Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-11-25

but the wind blew his voice down h
throat, and the gay revealers fled OH winl
ofmirth. y
What shall we do2' asked Elinor. 'Ho
shall we reach home p
The gods help those who help then
selves, said he. I'VE will ask these giJs
children if there isn't boat to be foiint
| There isn't SO much as shed for shelter .
this lonely beach, But neither the chic
rem nor their seniors, part ofhalfryps
folks, who had encamped ofl&tIe sands /
carry of. the beach plums, and as sort c
economical method of spending the sum
mer at the sea-shore, with plenty of fire
wood at first cost, and birds tame as chick
ens--had anything but a leaky skiff to OF
Ter, but who, with the ready hospitality O
the dwellers in tents, invited them to shar
the shelter of their canvas ROOF; but as TIN
oars of the skiff were broken, and Elinor,
slipper was not at hand, it seemed of littl,
| use. Thus at their wits end they pacet
| the sands, upon which the waves encroacb
ed more and more, making green hollows
in the moonlight when they broke, and
fringing the long line of coast with spray.
like tangles of pearls. John heaped cush.
ion OF beach-grass, and they sat in the pale
light OF a moon that was slowly dipping
behind the dunes, and watched the great
untamed monster shake its name at their
very feet, and listened to its endless d1
edpos, and wondered if the silver bridge
which the moonbcams threw across the
water would bear them home, and repeat
ed love liues from tho poets or sang to
her
"Oh, listen to the howlng sea,
That beats on the rcmorsecss shore !,
Oh, listen, for that sound shall be
49, W hen our wild hearts shall beat no more
Qht listen well and listen long,
toT, sitting folded clos- 80 nie,
nan that hoarsc murmer of the sea J"
The moon fell lower while he sang. and
left the world to starlight; the wind blew
freshly off the sea Elnor shivered in the
blast. Shall we accept the gypsies' invita-
ton, he asked, 'or shall we walk to town?'
How far is it, Jon p She called him
john 1t seemed new name as spoken
by her. She gave it new meaning.
1t is eight miles, Elinor, over marshy
places and rough way ye,
Let us try it, But S~fore they had
gone half mile on the beach he, strength
gave out am so tired y she saiu Elf
one could only hy!' AT that moment ho
felt an almost irresistible impulse to seize
the little hand resting on his arm, and to
cover it with kisses to fold her in his arms
then and there, and whisper, IF you are
tired, darling, rest here, for love is rest and
blessedness supreme and l love YOU"
But the old haunting distrust REQUIRED
what if she should answer, Not here your
love 10 not large enough for me, nor blessed
ness enough And while he hesitatcd
ana doubted ana n',,' holeved, n boat shot
along the shore, ana buried A. l.oal in the
sand. They had sent relief from town.
They sailed up the wide river and watch
ed the light house send its flame far out on
the waters, and met this wrathlke form
of ships at the wharves, silent rs ghosts,
the town lights like jack-o'-lanterns, and
the tide setting round the piers and when
they reached home, and he left Elinor ut
her fathers door, the clocks were striking
midnight and startled robin in the elm
tree overhead was trilling sleepy note.
But fortune was not TO be severe with
John for one neglect of opportunity, ond
meant to offer him greater inducements and
more tempting chances. Elinor's father
lwOke one morning and found himself
bankrupt. Somewhat later John went to
purchase pair of new gloves, in which to
pay his respects to his love, when
who should step forth behind the counter
to wait upon his demand but Elinor her.
self! -
You, Elinor = he exclaimed. Think
ng of angels, you hear the rustic of their
wings
The wheel of fortune has made revolu-
ion, you see, and here L am. But not
crushed by il.
That is WELL For man is man, the poet
sings. and master Of his tate.'
! don't think it means women, though
said she. What can do for you? | am
II your service. Gloves Jouvin's p
Yes. Are you going to Mr. Swcl's to-
morrow night? p
'Am going? The Swclls have forgot
en- my existence. | have gone under, so
o speak, as far us they are conccrned.'
Indeed, | was looking forward to meet
ng you there
And you meet me here instead
But if you are not to be there, l shall
lot care to 60
Thank you; but l should be sorry to
leprive you of IL happiness
Should youy leaning across the counter. |
You asked Just now what you could do for |
ne. Shall | tell you?'
Yes, you may tell me-
His eyes held hers, intense with mean
ng; his lips trembed with the burden of |
lis heart all his desire was leaping up,
md shaping itself into tender words. What |
vas ii that stayed them, caused them 10 |
alter into cnmmonplaces What power |
ockod the eager lips upon the half uttered |
ecret Why did the intense eyes lose
heir sweet insignillcancc, the hand relax |
is gentle graspy
You may stretch this pair of gloves for /
ne, then, if you please, he said, recover
ng himself
Isn't it little droll, said she, hiding
whatever ehagrin she experienced behind
er smic-'isnt il n little droll that stretch
~ the stocking should DC such sin, while
tretehing the gloye should bo perfectly
armless p
'Coniound my follyia he thought, walk
ng away. Why didn't | say ity She
boxed almost as lf she expected something.
gave her the right 10. but did she care
D listeny To be sure the place was un-
lrtunate; but people have made aud
card proposals la bathrooms, in crowds,
efOre this-at street corners, aud nj book
ials. There was Captain Wildes he
roposed 10 Mary on board tho ears, and,
OF understanding him, she cried 'Whatp
o he had IA scream il all over again, aud
he train stopped at station before lac
nished. lie must have been "a plueky fol-
IN They say that lha women do hall
no counting, but bless me II l'yo had any