The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1867-12-14

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looked upon ihs deck thought ] aw A.-
tls rcd line Il light beneath my feet. Al
another time this would have made me an
CRY but, knowing that the light came from
the cabin of my little dsportes, determined
TO see what they were about
bad only ~ look down. could sec into
the cabin from the skylight.
The young girl was upon her knees, and
ssying her prayers. A lamp swinging from
the ceiling lighted her room. She had on q
long white night-dress, and her fair, golden
hair foetsd over her shoulders, and almost
touched two little bare feet, which were
peeping from under h.r white dress, 20
pretty. j turned sway bot, pshaw said |,
! am an old sailori Maat matters its So
| STAYED.
The husband was sitting upon q little
trunk, his head resting upon his hands, look
ing at her rs she prayed. She raised her face
20 heaven, and then saw that her eyes we're
filed with tears. She looked Ike Magda-
lene. As she rose, be said:
"Ah, my sweet LAurstte, as W. spp-dacn
america | cannot help being anxious--I do
not know why-but feel that this VOYAGE
has been the happiess part Of our iyes"
$50 t seems 20 me," she answered. 81
only wish 1t might last forever" IN t~-
Suddenly clasping her hands IN tran
sport Of lore and aBsstion, he said: II
Sand yet. ms little angel, see you CRY In
your prayers, and that cannot stand, for
know what causes IL, and then I fear you
must repent what you have done."
'Repent ?" she said, in a sad, rebuking
tone. "Repent Of having come with you
Do you think because have been yours only
such . very short time that should not love
your Was l not your wife How could
you be sorry that should be with you, to
live With you il yoa live, TO die with yon il
you are to die"
The young man began to sigh, striking the
floor inpstiently with bis feet while be kiss
ed repeatedly the little hand and arm which
she was holding out.
"Ah, Laurette. When think If our mar
riage had only been delayed five days-only
five days-that then I should have been ar
rested and transported alone, cannot for
give myself"
At this the little one stretched out her
round. white arms, elasped his head, pressed
his forehead, his hair, his eyee, smiling like
cheruc, and murmuring all sorts Of wo-
mans fond things. | was quite affected, and
considered it one Of the prettlsst scenes
bad ever witnessed.
"And, besides we are SO very rich, too"
sand she. bursting out laughing. "Look at
Ey purse, one gold louis d'or-alI my world
iy wealth"
He began to laugh, too.
"Yes, dear, have spent nay last halt
crown. gave 1t to the fellow who carried
my trunk On board"
"Ah, poor ~ cried she "whst matters IL.
Nobody 30 merry as those who have nothing
at all besides, | have my two diamond
rings that my mother gave me; they are
good for something all the world 6ser; We
can sell them when you ike and, besides, |
-, sure ths. the captain meant kindly by
~ nd suspect be kRsEs very weli what
! II he letter."
ait recommendation to the Governor of
Cave, me"
Sp srhaps 50; who knows %
ssT. be sure 1t h" continued the charm.
ing iitsle wife. "You are 20 good am sure
the Governor has banished you only for a
short time-f knnv they have no feeling
against you" '~'s
Il was high time that the light shsu1d be
stricken out, and now rapped on the deck
and called to them to do 90.
They instantly obeyed, and heard them
laughing aud chatting like two Innocent
school fellows isHt
One morning when I awoke, I was sar-
prised not TO feed the slightest motion Of the
vessel. Hurrying ca deck found that We
were becalmed. Latitade, one degree north,
between 27 and 2S degrees west.
an ~hs -hn- 4 AaA Al
my cabin and opened the letter with dull,
sviul feeling. | held my breath while ]
broke the big red seal and read
"Capta Fontainbloan: The convict, An.
tome Hindsclear; stands convicted Of high
treason against the Republic. The Directory
order that he be shot 10 mid ocean, and you
are hereby instructed to see that these orders
are carried into effect"
read the letter backwards and forwards.
| went to the deck There they we-s, she
locking upon the ocean, and he gszing upon
her With an expression Of unutterable fond
ness. Catchipg his eye, / signed for him to
come into the tcabin, and, bidding Der good
bye. be came dewn. his lace all suAiles.
was bathed in cold sweat isiftt e Il
deadly sick handed him the letter, and he
read it, together with the death warrant,
which was drawn up in due form, and at
tachsd. gathered voice as he flashed
He colored slightly and bowed
81 xsk nothing, Captain" he said, in the
same gentle voice that always characterized
his speech "no man can be expected 20
swerve from his duty. ! only wish 70 spesk
q few words TO Laurette, and 10 sntreat Yea
to take care OF her, u she should survive. I
hardly think che viii"
IAN that is fair, my good fellow" said
elf yea request it, i will carry her. back 70
France 70 her family. will never leave her
until she wishes 70 Be rid Of me, bus I do not
think sEe will sarvive Il"
He took my hand and presssd a.
s'Aoss kind Captain, see yeu suffer more
help for IL l ruat yoa viii preserve what
little property cf nfne Is left, for Der sake
ind trust you will take csrs che gets what
her poor mother msy leave her. put her
life-her honor in yonr bands. She i" |"
land how fondiy ios bis voice becaDeJ "a
delicate, tender little creature, her chest IL
eften affected; she must keep it warm and
IL she could keep the two diamond rilgs hsr
mother gave her, should be glad, but, Of
course if money 10 needed, thsY must co.
Ny poor Laurette, how pretty she looks"
It was getting teo much fes1e, began to
Knit my brows.
ss0ne word ID n much as thousand"
said "We understand each other. Go to
her" ''f n@9f epa 2 fis
Isqseezed his hand he hooked wistfsliy
as ma, and added .3taY . moments lsl
me givs you word OF sdvioa Don't ca Z
word 70 her Be easy that u ny business.
It shall be managed Ia the bsst naAnnsr."
y. sAap, said he, ~l<lid ret uadssseand
yea nxch hestsr. Besides this leays- taking
this leave taking |" sss. ~ s,..sss 8
eyes, sad /" don't behave Ike obilt
--much better. No leave taking II you csE
help IL, or you are lost" sHsss
IsaI kept my ssak, saw then wslking arm
in arm upon the deck for abeat half q
hour.
called the mate 70 ne, and vHen be hat
| lread the letter, said