The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-06-10

less thing upon the face OF the waters.
To high-spirited girl like Lettie Fay
this delay seemed insufferable. A pro-
longed absence from her native land,
whose hills and dalss and silver streams
she loved with all the fervor ofa1 affec-
tionats heart, had developed within her
a desire to return once again to the
scenes of her youth. There was inter-
with this feeling a desire to
leave for ever behind, the land that had
crushed her young heart which had sew
cred the hopes which she had cherished
fondly for two years, and made her life
.
Lettie Fay loved Richard Crane. Oil
what would she have given for mo-
insight inte his thoughts. -
Though never Indifferent, he was never
though ever kind and consid-
crate, lie always maintained modest
reserve and demeanor which her anxi-
GUS eye could not penetrate. His unas-
suming manners and retiring dispose
tion sufficiently explained to her his
in holding himself aloof during
the ball; but when the last visitor had
wished her good voyage, and taken his
departure, and he did not appear to ten
der his congratulations and to offer a
wish for her safe return, her overcharged
heart could no longer contain its emo
tions, and the result was the scene we
bo No do0;ntad Mnrt;6ad oh IN o,r; ., a,1 N ', a
heart broken, she prayed for breeze
that might hourly increase the distance
between the ship and the scene of that
evening. And her prayer was heard.
"a saili A sailr yelled the man on
the maihlop.
"Where?" asked the captain.
"on the starboard bow, and making
toward u.s."
"Mr. Williams" cried the captain to
the mate, "hadn't you better take the
glass up aloft, and see what she looks
like?"
"Ay, ay, sir" said the mate; and,
with a hurried step he proceed to his
state.room, procured telescope and was
soon ascending the rigging at rapid
pace.
Can you make her out Mr.. Will
SAY, ay, sir. She's a chinaman of
about three hundred tons, and bearing
straight down upon us; and there are
three others astern, mir" cried the
mate.
PIRATES, by heavensr' exclaimed the
for the moment moved from his
customary propriety. "Come down,
Mr. Williams. ALI hands ON deckp
And, cbedient to his command, the
men flocked on deck from the forscastle,
and scanned the horizon with eager
eyes.
"Come boys" said he, "don't stand
gaping there, for The pirates of China
are after us. Cut loose those carron-
AIDES, Mr.. johnson. Bring out the rifles
and sharpen the cutlasses. Be brisk,
men. More livelyi By Job, we must
fight now! Get the ammunition out =
And, MIR. Roberts, an extra glass of
grog TO the men %
For a moment nervous anxiety ap-
peared upon the faces of the men; but
that was soon replaced by a look of fix
ed determination which threatened dis
astrous consequences oftheir opponents.
The rapidity with which the captain is
su ID his orders seemed momentarily to
disconsert them; but his placid features
and dervous energy seemed to inspire
them with renewed courage, and conf
dence in his ability to successfully cope
with their merciless pursuers.
Having completed his preparations on
deck, Captain Hudson entered the Ca
bin; and there, pale as marble and trem-
bling with fear and excitement, sat Let
tie Fay. To grasp her to his heart and
fervently kiss her was the first impulse
of his affectionate nature.
"My poor, dear girl!'' said he; "the
image ofmy sister, whom 1 loved so
well, whose memory 1 sacredly rever-
ence, and whom I promised upon her
death bed to be father to her child, the
only fear have known feel now.
have plowed the ocean, Lettie, for forty
years, and my cheek never yet blanched
before the fury of gale. But when l
look upon you, my darling, and think
of those blood-thirsty scoundrels who
are pursuing as, / tremble when think
what fate may be in waiting for you, for
they know not mercy"
"But, my dear uncle, they will not
capture us. See, we are we'll armed, and
have many brave men aboard, who
would sacifice their lives to shield us
from harm. Surely we shall beat Them
off, or escape their clutches" 80
"It may be So" he replied calmly; /;
but how can we hope TO succeed against
such overwhelming oddsf You were at
one side of the bed, was at the other
your hand was clasped in hers. She
said something about duty. DO you re-
member what it was, Letter"
"Oh, uncle how could ever forget
those sacred wordsf She said, 'Lettie,
I have placed you in your uncle's care.
Be kind and obedient to him; obey him
as you always have me. and your life
will be devoid of snares, and happiness
and comfort will crown your declining
years. You know, uncle, faithfully
promised" .--- 81.
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