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both clock and letter, and went upon
deck to finish my pipe. Il. o+- -.

| we were now In the latitude OF th
Cape de Verde Islands-the Bell
was running before fair wind at th
rate of ten knots an hour. It was
splendid tropical nignt-.the star
large and shining; the moon risin,
above the horizon, as large as a sui
of silver, the line of ocean parting il
and a long stream of pale, shimmerin|
light, falling upon the waves, whicl
as they broke, sparkled like jewels. +
sat upon the deck, smoking my pipe
and watching them.
All was quite still, except the foot
fall of the officer of the watch. as h,
paced the deck-gazing as did upol
the shadow of the vessel, stealing owe
the silent waters.
| love silence and order-I hat,
noise and confusion. The lights shoult
all have been extinguished by thi
time; but when looked upon the deck
| thought | saw a little red hue OF
light just beneath my feet. At anoth
er time and place this would have
made me angry; but knowing tht
light came from the cabin of my little
deportes | determined to see wha
they were about.
had only to look down. could
see into the cabin through the sky
light.
Tho young girl was upon her knees
she was saying her prayers. A lamp
swinging from the ceiling lighted hel
room. She had on a long white nigh
dress, and her fair golden shining hail
fioated over her shoulders. and almost
touched two little bare feet, which
were peeping from under her white
dress, so pretty, Twas turning away
but pshaw! said |, / am an old sol
dier! What matters it? So stayed
The husband was sitting upon q
little trunk, his head resting between
his hands, looking at her as she pray
ed. She raised her face to heaven
and | then saw her large blue eyes
were filed with tears. She looked
like a Magdalene. As she arose, he
said:
'Ah, my sweet Laqrette, as we ap
proach America, | cannot help being
anxious-I do not know why-but ]
feel that this voyage has been the
happiest part of our lives
so it seems to me, she answered
4 only wish it could last forever
Suddenly clasping his hands in 6
transport oflove and affection, he said
and yet, my little angel, | see yor
always cry when you say your pray
ers, and that | cannot stand, for know
what causes it, and then / fear yor
must repent what you have DONE
Repent she replied in a sad, re
buking tone. Repent of having come
with you Do you think because
have been yours only such a very
short time, that should not love you
Was l not your wife? How can yor
be sorry that l should be with you, tc
live with you, if you are to live, anc
to die with you if you are to die P
The young man began to sigh, strik
ing the floor impatiently with his fee
while he kissed repeatedly the little
hand and arm which she was holdins
out.
'Ah Laurette, Laurette! When
think if our marriage had only beer
delayed five days, that then | shoulC
have been arrested and transported
alone, cannot forgive myself.
At this the little one stretched ou
her pretty white arms, clasped hi
head, pressed his forehead, his hail
his eyes, smiling like a cherub, an,
murmuring all sorts of little woman
fond things. l was quite affected an
considered it one of the pretties
scenes | had ever witnessed.
'And besides, we are so very ric
look y said she, bursting out laugh
ing. Look at my purse, one gol
louis d'or-all my worldly wealth.
He began to laugh too.
Yes dear, have spent my last hal
crown, gave it to the fellow VIII
carried our trunk. on board.
'Ah, poor cried she: what matter
it? Nobody's so merry as those wh
have nothing at all; besides | hav
two diamond rings that my mothe
gave me, they are good for somethtn
all the world over, we can sell thel
when you like, and besides | am sur
that captain meant kindly by US, and
suspect he knows very we'll what
in the letter. It's recommendation
to the Governor of Cayenne
Perhaps So, said he, who knows
ITO be sure it is, continued tt
, charming little wife. You are s
good am sure the Government hi
banished you only for a short time
, | know they have no feeling again
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1t was high time that the light shou
be stricken out, and | now raped {
: the deck and called to them to do so
They instantly obeyed, and 1 heal
| them laughing and chattering like tv
3 innocent school fellows.
One morning when I awoke / w
: surprised not to feel the slightest nj
Q tion of the vessel. Hurrying on de-
l found we were becalmed. LatituG
e l degree north; longitude, betwe
e 27 and 2S degrees west. iee
l waited until night, when I
s scended into the cabin, and open
the letter with dull, awful feelil
( l held my Breath while l broke t
a great red seal and read:
= Captain Fontainbleau: The ct
It vict Antoine Hindsclear, stands ct