The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1860-12-19

nun pledsHht Voydge'
'It cannot be but pleasant such dGy us
this. Come try a hand with US at an onr
this splendid weather." returned Wilson.
The temptation was too great to be with.
stood, and Clifford stepped into the boat.
which, in moment. shot out upon the wa
ter, ri,ing and folling with the waves, and
yielding to the pressure of the ears. For
long time the skif' continued to move out
upon the stream; at last the breeze stiffsn.
ed, and the two companions rested upon
their oars, to enjoy the move ent of the
boat, as it tossed to and fro. The sun was
sinking slowly in the West, and darting his
horizo ntal rays across the troubled waters,
At last Wilson said, wRh-s-spile,
at is now sunset ategentide. l have an
engagement-let US return to land"
"Certanly, ,"repIied his friend. "especially
if your rendezvous be Of an interesting ma.
tlre; perchance with lady- love-"
"You are good at guessing was the re.
ply.
"You have, then, ansevening tryst :"
"Yes, with the preitiest girl in the coun.
try"
Clifford thought of his beautiful Helena
and wished only that his friend possessed
one as fair and true. Fer few moments
both were silent, and then, as they approach.
ed the land, again commenced the conver.
satiOn.
Only fair one is very fair. Though am
bnt hardy rioreer, | know how to value
qualif:aio like hers"
"Ah," replied his companion, "You are
happy thea; but tell ne who this fair ore
is"
at is secret; more but you have been
allowed even the Whispering of such rev.
elstion," said Wilson.
"a secret, sweet and precious" replied
Clifford, laughing.
"But |, too, have heqrt ido-one who
is very kind-Pure as thew .rgiD Maryland
dare speak her name, Now for mutual
exchange of secrets, confess your lady.lcye,
and you shall know INV own"
"You would force c on q ssjop,r remark
ed Wilson. Very well; but as ! have
sworn no, to utter her uamp, had = scrap
OF poper | wcOld write it, and thcn we would
exch ngc"
Gf5rd produced blank leaf from his
memorandum. drew his pencil. and wrote
the meoic word. wilson did likewise. and
then exch tnced pauers. Wilson read or
f'his, Hetsn TIedfh,a GSffora the same q
his, "HeIeaa Hebih" Their eyes met
4 Wilson was embarrassed, Clifford pale viii
gitstion and anger.
avery we'll" Wilson at length said; "it
seems that our mistressas are one and the
same."
"imp)ssibia kno@ Helena Heath too
WE'LL" returned Clifford. "All you have said
of har is use ~
Wilson had all the s0bdued spirit OF the
restless sdventurer. His embarrassment
va0SheJ and he became tuTious. "False -
he cha fierceIy.
"yes--,n ictamous lie - responded Gil
lord
StGng to the quick, Wilson graaped an
ar with both honds, and leveed blow at
his companions head. Clifford evGded the
blow, and sprnng upon his enemy like ii
ger. Wilson dropped the weapon, and the
two were clGsped ina furious embrace
They struggled, rose upon their feet, and
falling, were plunged headlong into the
stream. The waves closed over then, and
the skiff, half filed with water, slowly
drifted out to sea. 10 moment, both
arose to the surfuce, still clasped in fierce
embrace. The shades OF night were closing
around them, but there was yet light enough
for them to glance at each other, and gather
fresh courage at the sight. Wilson loosed
his hold on his antagonist to level blow
at his head, but Clifford parried it, and
grosped him by the throat, and once more
both disappeared beneath the surface OF the
water. Glfford's energy seemed the most
powerful, aud the pioneer, lashed to fury,
seized the jack knife that his right hand Pur.
loined from the pocket OF his enemy open
ed it with his teeth. and plunged it into the
bosom of the young lawyer who, with
bubbiing cry, released his hold.
Night set in, and the dark waves rolled