The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-10-31
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before by old Tan Betsou Old Tan We
now dead, but the hut was still retained b
bis two sons, Sandy and Tom, since grow
to be young men, who, easily supports
themselves by fishing ia the bay near the
| little home. Sandy, was passionate, SCI
sitive and inclined to be suspicious. :, viii
Tom was open, frank and full Of brotherl
Hove. A.Ili 10 'u0"@'1
About two weeks before the time
which we now speak, quite an excitemer
had been accustomed in the village by til
appearance of the daughter of one Of 1th
old fisherman, who, by some means neve
fully known, had lain by a competency. II
had sent his only daughter to a ladies sem
mary, to. get an education, which would, i
the course of time, enable her to take
better position in society. She was tall an
graceful, and while the humble fisherman
sons loved her,, sbey admired her reverend,
forsher tastes, her knowledge,a her wealth
all convinced them that She would neye
condescend to be the wife of fisherman.
Ella, for that was her name, seldom ap
peared in public, only when she sailed iii
her little boat with her father upon the, bay
and this seemed her greatest delight IL
one of these little excursions, she had at
tempted to 60 alone but while far out upoi
the bay, storm arose that made her situa
ton Somewhat perilods. IN this emergency
Sandy, who was near by In bis larger boat
profered his assistance OF course under
the circumstances, it was accepted, and by
this incident Ella and Sandy were made ao
quainted. She, with a woman's curiosity,
desired to visit Sandy home, and was there
introduced to Tom, She was immediately
struck with his gentlemanly unaffected
manner, and afterward would sometimes
call with her old father, and rest at theil
little door. Sandy was, now desperately il
love with Ella, :'tbe belle of the Senoc, as
she was called and frequently gal ned the
privilege of sailing with her and her father,
upon the waters Of the bay. Ella herself
began to look upon Sandy and his brother
in different manner, and saw much in
them which she could admire One evening
Sandy returned to his hut, after pleasant
sail with Ella and her father, aud by his ex-
cited manner Immediately attracted the at
tention of his brother, who suspecting the
cause, said nothing, but went about prepar-
ing their evening meal. Before they retired,
Sandy declared that s'the more he saw of
Belle Ella, the more he loved her" u4i
To-day" said he ''she was very kind to
me, and Tom, | really believe that she be-
gins to love me. " k p
Tom said nothing He too loved her, but
he thought with Sigh, IF Sandy loves her
and she loves Sandy, | am willing; won't
stand in their way % BIS H. 81 9a.le
Late one afternoon while Tom and Sandy
were mending their nets, Tom suddenly
stopped. e@
''Histl" said he, Didn't you hear a cry?''
'.No, Did your" answered Sandy. ..a
"Yes, thought heard some one shout
ing for help. Pll go down and see what it
isl srl7aa as
81 guess it is nothing but the wind, said
Sandy oe
So Tom took up his hat, and holding it
so the rough wind would not blow it of, he
went down to the beach, and there, way out
struggling in her little boat to make land
ing, was Ella, every wave threatening to
overturn the frail craft. She was in immi
neut danger! Tom instantly ran to boat
lying on the beach, and quickly pushing off
was soon far out on the waters AS he
drew near to Ella, the wind became more
beisterous, and as Tom drew still nearer,
Ella rose to grasp the bow his boat, but a
sudden gust Of wind caused her to lose her
balance--the boat careened, and throwing
her weight on the half sunken side, it keeled
completely over, and she was instantly
struggling in the water. She sank! Tom
plunged wildly into the surging waves, and
grasping her arm, brought her again to the
surface, apparently lifeless. He chafed her
hands, bringing renewed action and warmth
to her system. She soon opened the blue
eyes and smiled the thanks she could not
audibly express. AS soon as Tom reached
the shore he bore her to his hut, bidding
her to occupy the chamber Of his mother,
and prepared her some warm herb tea which
soon revived her. Sandy was also assiduous
in his attentions When her father, full Of
anxiety concerning her, appeared to take
her home, she smiled so sweetIy and thank.
ed Tom so sincerely, that the envy and jeal
ousy Of Sandy were aroused, and compress
ing his lips, with evil thoughts ranking in
his breast, be turned away and climbed into
the attic. He looked out of the window,
and here new torment awaited him, fol-
Tom was getting into the light conveyance
and going home with Ella and her father
Muttering dark threat, Sandy turned
away from the window.
"'Tis aiplot mean plot that Tom has
flaid. He knows that love herl Oh! he
thinks that he can trife with me! He has
coaxed her away! But I'll be revengedl
will !"
He grasped large billet of wood tightly
and descending from the garnet walked
quickly away, and hid behind cliff near
the road. Here he awaited muttering cur
ses as if he were mailman. Anon, The
tears would flow from his wild eyes, ant
then grasping the billet he would shake il
with smothered laugh 30 suggestive o
desperation, that it would chill the blood o
the boldest. ~.
At length Tom is seen walking down tn
road on his way home lie is smiling, AM
seems to be thinking of some pleasant an
ticipations, with his head bent to the wind
He passes the cliff where, with dilating eye
and an eager countenance, Sandy crouche
tightly grasping his club! He passes. San
dy springs up, and dealing one powerful
blow, fels him to the earth; then excitedl
he filings away the club, and grasping til
Iifeless body of Tom, he drags him to tn
top of the cliff, and hurls him headlon
down into the deep, tossing water-he fall
with heavy plunge, aud Sandy turnin
towards the dark spot, smiles ghastl
smile, aud then his face blanches; he seem
to be awaking from his mad frensy, a
! with a frightened gaze he looks around
, and then with lightning speed he rushes /
e his hut, throws himself upon the couch
his little chamber in agony. crying, oh
God I've killed hIm!'' He rocks to an
fro in wild frensy of grief. Soon the tea
begin to fall; somewhat relieved by thel
burning tokens of grief, and weried in bod
: and soul, be falls into a troubled slurnbe
: muttering, in his dreams, of the sad fate
: his brother.
e The next day Sandy dared not go fort
l. from his cottage, and, for three days al
e nights, he did not leave his door, until
d length hunger drove him forth. He m
lie Ella, told her that his brother had gone a
r on long journey very unexpectedly, al
he did not know when he would retur
The next minute he turned his head, a
" scaIding tears poured down his sun-bur
=" face