Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-02-07

: aSaved saveal" shouted The young ply
clan, as the faithful animal seized the DO
by the shoulder; and holding his head hi
up above the water. Returned with his pl
cious lburdea towards the shore.
4 Frederick Madsden. good swinmt
he quickly threw of. his hat and coat, q,
;, wading. cut into the water struck out bold
to meet and aid his dumb companion.
=. b, The young physician and his shaggy d.
= soon reached theshore safely with the mside
: She was young and beautifsl, and for tt
first timeain his. life Fred. Ma.sdeu felt
strange thrill in his heart as he supportt
her in his arms and endeaYored to restore ht
consciousness. He had almost succeeded
his efforts, when carriage came down th
road He hailed the driver, who held in h
II horses and inquired what the matter wns.
J ~, have just saved young lady froI
drowning replied the doctor, and I war
some assistance to carry her to the neares
house, - '- .'-t..'
The door the carriage was hastily yopenec
aud Ian old'geutemadgot outs saying:@ il
+ ."rll Lelp ysu, doctor put her inImy car
:. liage! Who is she :" and he ran down III
bank.
,"f don't knqT, Judge Brown. She is
\ stranger. have neverseen Ter face before
/ "Bless nay soull" saidthe old man, starting
back when he saw her; its 1innie Vest, m,
niece, iron. Buffalo,! Oh, she isn't dead, i:
she =? Will she live, Doctor 2" {;
"0h, yes; she will recover soon."
| God bless you .Ietold her net to get in the
boat this morning. Let US put her in the
carriage and hurry, home, You're sure she'll
liye..., az. .y,ss..vs >,T q. t...s,
".Yes sir,"' replied. the young man, he is
coming too now" -
/ In few minutes they were on their way
Eto the residence Of Judge Brown, and ere they
arrived there the young lady 'was restored to
! consciousness. y >.ss
Under the young PHYSICIANS care Annie
| West recovered; although she was confined
to her chamber Tor week. All the family
had thanked the maiden's preseryer fJr his
noble efforts in saving her from watery
grave, as we'll as for his brothsrly care dur
ing her hlsessss Her father had arrived from
Buffalo, aud in transport of joy he had
elasped the youth in his arms and wept.
exclaimed. You have saved the life of my
only child, aud my only>regret is that 1 can
rot reuiairEloneer insyour company at pres
emit. I must bid you. -farewll, for set out
fer home with my daughter this morning
You can see-her and bid her sdieu. You
must cone to Bnffalo and visit US; and any
ahing you ask of me as lorg as Ged spares.
me life, you shall have. May our Father in
Heaven bless and prosper you.p
TLcy shook bands and parted.
The young physician vent into the parlor
and babe Annie West adieu; and an hour
Iafterward, as be was standing by the Like
with Negro, he saw the carriage lass along
1he road that bad init one who had become
idearer than lie to him go
TIE SUI mner passed away and autumn had
donned her robes Of russell AID brown, when
tee .ye7--.z,.r-5;gslt resided, in Buffalo.
lie was warmly welcomed by both iather
snd daughter, ard introduced to all their
friends as the hero who had saved Annie
Vests life. He had been there but week
eud already lie had won the love of the young
heiress. ..,4 ..,:
One evening while Mr.. West was sitting in
his easy chair beco e the fire in tic parlor,
Frederick Marsden presented himself before
him.
aTake scat my boy,'' said.the old gen.
tleman, pointing to a chair as hc spoke.
Frederick sat down.
"Ring for the servant and order up some
wine, Doctor"
"&o thank you'll Tish to speak with you
alone Grst." -.
"Oh, very we'll I" and Mr.. West wiped his
spectacles and adjusted them,.on his nose.
"Go on sir l am listening"
"Do you remember making me promise
wien you parted with mo at Judge Browns?"
inquired Frederick. 49,. -. >.
ayes, Edo - replied the old gentleman,
bluntly. az told you that anything you might
ask me. for while / lived you might have
didn't I ~,
".Yes, sir" those were Jour words l be-
ieve.
"Well always keep my promscs-what
do you want now?" - - -. p ~
a love your daughter" answered theyoung
physician frankly. 81 have loved her since
the day Inrescued her from watery grave,
| am poor, but my character is without stain.
or blemi,h. If Miss West loved me in re-,
turn, could nope for your consent to our
10 son one condition." replied the old gen.
tleman. t.-r sa5 ,..s.. 49,
Name it Sir"
":You must give me Nero; aad promise
me YOU will be kind to my shild."
81 will give you Nero and the premise
aTake her. then, and may you be happy,
She has loved you since you hrst met. l
knew. all about it from the 6rst I'ye.-left
vou alone on purpose. KNEW how it would
an turn out, and i kept out of your way on
purpose-ba, la, ha:-you young rascal. l
knew you would both make fools of yourselves,
and l would get tie dog. Order wiue now,
don't say another word, yon young rascal
ha. ha, lTs." - -.
The old gentleman laughed. until his sides
About q month after Mr.. West had given
bis consent to the union, Annie. West be-
came the physiciau's BRIDE te; -.
/ Asioyous, bridal they had, and no one
-fseemed more happy than Mr.. West himself
/ he knew His child had won . loving husband
and true man who, although ponr IN world
" wealth was rich in honor, and virtue.
~ Nero was presented with silver collar BY
| the old gentleman who tells, everybody tha
all this happiness was caused by the Physi
clans Dog. .---
The First Baby. 80 -.
By the Rev. Mr.. -, s, W. 3. to Q. g
: only daughter; etc.. No onsds." VIII!
: didn'cit tsy4 no ebaby?i It came when
rained, dark as pitch, and my umbrella
the store, nc. cars running. The doctor live
five miles due West, and the nurse six mi
due East, and when got home to the bosor
t of my family the condensed .mikuan was "a