Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-08-04
HURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1859.

she says"
Jim was about to leave the spot, when the
cry of "help help!" was heard in another
part of the grounds; and multitude of per-
sons were seen Aocking in the direction
from which the exclamation proceeded.
"My child! my child p' screamed the
same voice and Jim was now really alarm
ed Running along the banks of the beauti-
full stream, which flowed through the grounds
he uttered an exclamation of horror, as his
eye caught sight of Rosa, struggling feebly
with the waves of thekiyer, which were fast
obtaining the victory over her feeble efforts.
Men were running hither and thither for
means of rescue or assistance; women were
screaming and fainting; but poor Rosa was
becoming weaker and weaker, and the strong
current of the stream drifting her further
from the bank.
"Throw her rope Launch boat, for
heavens sakep'' exclaimed one of the men
present. "Merciful heavens "-he oontin-
ued, "the poor child is sinking see she's
gonep
"Here I come, Rosa w exclaimed clear
young voice; and the boyish form of Jim
sprang into the air, then plunged like an ar
row into the troubled waters of the beauti-
full river, and swan rapidly out to the drow-
ming child.
A loud shout of applause followed this
heroic act, and the anxious multitude gath
cred upon the bank of the river, to witness
the interesting scene.
"Go it, my fine little fellowv' "Hurra,
my lad ~ "Ye'll save the wee lassie, by
me sowl !" and such like expressions, en-
couraged the young swimmer, as be skill
fully darted through the yielding water.
Another deafening shout rent the air, as
Jim grasped the form. of Rosa, and struck
out for the opposite bank.
"Launch the boat, you dastardly cow
ards! !" exclaimed old Louisa, who at that mo-
ment made berappearance. "Dinna ye ken,
that the lad canno' hold out against the cur
rent.-quick or lad an lassie bath shall
soon gang down."
This was very true; for Jim was almost
exhausted, and the weight of Rosa, who
clung wildly to his neck, was fast depriving
him of the little strength that remained.
The boat was soon launched and manned;
and just reached the children in time to save
them from a watery grave.
Poor little Rosa was laid upon the sod,
at the feet of her mother, apparently more
dead than alive; while. Jim stood shivering
beside her, gazing anxiously upon her pal
lid countenance. The child was placed with
in carriage, and driven rapidly away the
mother was too much taken up with the
critical condition of Rosa, to think of bes-
towing thanks upon the gallant Jim.
The crowd, which bad collected, were
now slowly dispensing, and Jim was about
to follow them, when he felt heavy hand
laid upon his shoulder, and, looking up be-
hello the stern countenance of old Louisa.
Crash boy" she said; looking upon him
with mixture of anger and sorrow.
"What have I done to merit your dis
pleasure, my good LOOP" asked Jim.
"Endangered your life" she replied.
"But, may I not rather deserve your praise
for that very reason ?" replied Jim.
"Praise for what" asked old Louisa.
"For savingthe life of Rosa" replied Jim.
"Mark my word you will live to curse
this very day. Better, far better, that she
should have perishedin her innocence, than
live to suffer the great sorrows that lie in
the dark future. You knownot what dire
full results must spring from the rescue of
that fair girl; but Jim, the act being done,
you must nerve up your young heart to meet
the woe which will soon come upon you for
her sake. But why do thus speak-des-
tiny, destiny must have her swayw
~ know not what you mean by such
strange talk, Louisa; but I am not sorry
that have saved the dear girls life; neither
am I afraid of anything happening to me be-
cause I did SO"
"You do not fear, because you have not
parted the veil that hides the future. The
bird fears not the snare; the savage fears
not the cannon's mouth ; the night fly fears
not the flame of the candle; the infant fears
not the dirk of the assassin. Ignorance be-
gets fearlessness-I can pardon your bra
very"
"Do you mean to warn me, Loo, by such
strange talk, or do you mean to threaten %
asked Jim, somewhat angrily.
"It is enough, Jim, to know, that 1 am
your friend; and pray you to confde in
old Loo, the fortune teller" So saying,
the singular woman walked rapidly away.
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