The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-09-14

so far behind and didn't know what to
do; and only hoped some person would
pick me up-and at last you did: and L
am really moro obliged than 1 can say"
Jim blurted out some disclaimer, in
reply, which does not materially affect
the course of this narrative.
It was decided that the best plan
would be to steer for home Immediately,
and to land as near Sea View as posi-
ble-where Sir Hedworth Dare's house
was situated.
"People talk SO absurdly in Ryde,"
added Miss Kate Dare, as an argument
to clench the plan.
When the shore was reached, there was
scarcely person visible two persons,
however, had noticed the Decentralization
from the Sea Fdn-one was Edith Dare,
and another Mr.. bloomington.
eff that does not convince him moth
ing else will" thought Miss Dare.
Miss Dare's wish was accomplished,
and before the house was reached the
heir of the earldom of Moonington had
declared himself.
"Where on earth is Kate?' said Sir
Hedworth, as he met Mr.. Moonington
and his newly gained .tancee.
"We have just seen her, papa, landing
from Mr.. Lawlesse's yacht" was the sis
terly reply.
"The devil you have! |" replied the
Baronet, soto uoce.
"Ah! here they come, 1 DECLARE"
added Miss Dare. Hope you've had a
pleasant sail, Kate?"
Kate" said Sir Hcdworth, as that
young lady was bursting out into all
manner of ejaculatory explanations, Il
want to speak to you at once. am
surprised" continued the Baronet when
the library was reached, "that you
should have given me the slip in the dis
honest manner you did, simply to do a
most improper thing-go out in the
yacht of young man to whom you
know exceedingly object. AS for his
conduct, it is simply disgraceful. 1
don't understand it, upon my soul I"
"Oh, papa! what do you mean 7" burst
in Kate. Mr.. Lawlesse has saved my
life." And Kate narrated to her father
all that had occurred. The Baronet's
face changed more than once in the
course of his daughters story.
$50 up and dress for dinner, Kate, /
will go and thank Mr.. Lawlesse"
Sir Medworth met that gentleman
standing on the steps of the porch.
mo thanks whatever are due, Sir
Hedworth,' replied Jim. al am only
sincerely grateful that saw your daugh-
ter when did"
Don't go, Lawlesse," continued the
owner of the Petrei. "Come and stay to
dinner" And so saying, Sif Hedworth
turned aside to speak to his elder daugh-
ter, whom he saw coming.
Edith" he said, 81 sbould like to
know what you meant by telling me
that Kate was in the cabin this morn
ing|
"Really, papa, knew nothing to the
contrary. I'm glad she was in more
agreeable society. But Mr.. bloomington
is in the library, and know is anxious
to see you. He is calling you-pray go p
Later on that evening there was
another interview-this time between
Sir Hedworth and Mr.. Jim Lawlesse
1t was entirely satisfactory. Kate had
spoken to her father in the interval OF
the subject of her lover. Jim had made
and would make, no declaration without
Sir Hedworth's consent. That consent
was given.
"Lawlesse, you have not only saved
my daughters life, you have acted, as
have heard from her, in a manner in.
fnitely creditable to yourself"
Kate" said Jim to his afiianced
bride, before they parted that night
"don't you think 1 was right, and that
there may be romance even close to
Ryde, and on the waters of the Solent
after all Y"-London Society.