Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1859-03-25

fancied it was already beginning to turn.
, He dived and cIutched at the garment, b
E missed it. He rose painting, and almost e
b hausted; but scarcely waiting to get breat
s he again plunged below. This time his c
forts were rewarded with success, at least
far that he was able to bring Susy's form
the surface of the water; but she seemed t
tally lifeless.
Charles was now SO nearly exhausted tn
he had only sufficient presence of mind lie
TO clasp Susy convulsively to him while
kept himself af1oat by holding on to II
! wheel.
But this his last hope of support seems
also to fail him as soon as hs perceived tha
it was now beginning to turn slowly aroun.
BY a desperate effort he struck bis 70,
against one of the paddles SO as TO push hin
self as far from the danger as possible. A
he did SO something touched his head, an
he grasped rope. He gathered all his en-
ergies, and fastened the rope round Susy
wsist-consciousness then entirely forseo
him. In the mean time Witnesses of th
scene, after giving Charles instructions t
the captain, had watched his struggles an
exertions with brea,hless interest. Th
friendly rope had been flung to him agai
and again. but in the excitement of his feel
ings, and his semi-insensibility, he had beeI
incapable of ayaiIing himself of his offere
aid. At last perceiying that he was quit
exhausted, and must inevitably soon let e
his hold on the wheel, and then probabl,
sink to rise no more, the captain judged I
best to run the risk of moving off, SO that
small boat could be sent to the rescue.
| The result of this hazardous expcrimen
was successful. Susy was raised by mean
of a rope, and a boat reached Charles il
| time to save him also.
Both sufferers were taken on board the
steamer, which now rapidly moved off tt
make up for lost time.
And thus, when our hero regained his con
sciousness, he found himself many miles
from home. OF course, his first anxious in
quiry was for Susy, and when informed tha
sue was rapidly recovering, his happiness
seemed complete. He showed his content
ment by turning over, and falling into a deeF
quiet sleep.
About sunset messenger came to hin
that Miss b desired TO see hin.
He found her lying on a sofa in the cap
tain's state room, which had been given up
to her. She looked very pale, and some
what suffering, but she held out her hand to
him very gratefully. while the tears stood in
her eyes.
Charles said she, without offering word
of thanks, Il want to see clergyman. Is
there one on boards'
ST ,uiH rro nj eaid CharIor
to the door, but dreadful thought striking
him, he turned, exclaiming, 'Susy, you do
not think that
Il am going to die!' said she, anticipating.
No, Charles; but | want to see clergy
man,
Charles went and soon returned. accom-
panied by a minister.
Il thank you for coming to me- said Susy
to the latter, as he entered. ] have a strange
request to make of you. Would you object,
sir, in the presence and with the consent of
my mother to unite me with that gentle
mani'
If the minister was astonished al this re-
quest, Charles was infinitely more so.-
'What did you say, Susy!' said he. did /
hear aright!'
Il Believe SO, said Susy, smiling at his ca
ger amazement. Does the scheme meet
with your approval!'
1t was heaven-in -inspired!' cried the poor
fellow, frantic with joy-buta shade coming
over his radient face, he added grayely, But
Susy, have you considered! Remember, |
want your love, not your gratitude. will
be satisfied with nothing less
DO not be concerned about that. Charles
replied Susy. gazing at him very tenderly
through her tears, BE assured you have both
and had the first long long before you had
the last
But, Susy, you said only yesterday
Never mind what said yesterday inter-
rupted Susy, with some of her old sport
breaking out. 'Just mind what say to-day.
If l was fool once. is that any reason |
must be one always! But indeed Charles,
she added more softly, y have always meant
to be your wife-the only scruple have is
that I am not good enough for you.'
Ii is needless to say how this discussion
ended. The reader has already OWNED
that Charles continued his journey, and thus,
in the course of one event:ul day, he risked
a life, made an impromptu marriage, and set
out on most unexpected wedding trip.