New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-02

you quarrel with my friends right before
my eyes2 I'm ashamed of you" TET
/ Poor Joe He was naturally the best ma
5ured fellow in the world, but the continued
insults of his rival, combining with his
jealousy, had aroused the sleeping tiger
that exists in every human bosom; and yet,
before the rebuking eyes of the woman ne
loved, it crouched at her feet, abashed.
Come" she continued. taking Mr;
Stubbs' arm, ''let us go; You mustnt mind
hun" Dolly was indignant at Joe, for she
didn't understand the many pr0vocations
he had received; but she was still more IN
dignant at Stubs, and she informed that
young gentleman, as he marchea on, that
if he ever spoke in that way to Mr.. Joseph
again he could consider himself dismissed
on the spot. But Joe did not know this; he
thought she sided against him. and was
cruel and unjust; and when, on the next
morning. feeling rather ashamed of his
temper. and with the tiger in his bosom
become very lamb, he went up to her to
apologize, and she, thinking him not yet sui
ficiently punished, turned away without
speaking, he in turn became indignant; and
all day long he brooded over his wrongs and
unhappiness and hopeless love, until he be-
came almost wild, and determined to end it
by going away. He was a mere underling
there; Stubbs had called him beggar, and
it was plain that Dolly despised him. He
would go off to the West, and become rich
and independent, and perhaps then she
would feel sorry for treating him so. With
this determination he went to the captain
and gave him notice that he should leave at
the end of the present trip. The captain
was astonished, and offered to increase his
wages if he would stay; but Joe told him
he didn't care for the money; he had made
up his mind to go, and nothing c0ald turn
him from it.
That night the captain, Gus and Dolly
all went TO the theatre together, while Joe
was left to take care of the boat. The play
was one of love and adventure, full of hair
breadth escapes and thrilling incidents.
Dolly had never been to real theatre be-
fore, and she was entirely carried away by
the brilliant scene.
oh" she cried, with sigh of intense re-
lief. as the curtain fell upon the happy finale,
I'm so glad it all came out right. 1 was SO
afraid she was going to marry that other
mantle bad one. How happy girl must
be with such good and brave loverr'
I'm not SO sure about the good" said
Mr.. Stubs, who rather prided himself on
being trife wicked; but as far as being
brave don't think you have any reason
to complain about -FOUR lovers, Dolly. l
know one. at least, who would 60 through
more dangers than the fellow in the play
for YOU.
"Do you!" said Dolly. "Who can it be
Jack Smith y
Jack Smith, indeed! - said Stubbs, con-
BILE servant" and he tlourished his cane
fercely around his head.
"Oh," said Dolly, "you"
Eyes. One can't be hero with nothing
to fight; but just let me have an Oppor-
tunity and you will see J"
In the meantime the ancient mariner, IN
used to such late hours on shore, was hur-
rying home to his vessel, when party of
roughs sprang suddenly out from dark
alleyway, and throwing q shawl over his
head, dragged him to the ground. He was
taken all unawares and was down before he
knew it; but he struggled hard and shouted
Justify for aid
"Oh, they are killing papa!" cried Dolly.
"Quick Let us run and help him."
mo, don't go there" said Stubs, Selling
her arm. You'll get hurt. Come with me;
we can get to the boat by going down the
next street," and he dragged her back.
Let 90 of me, sir !" she cried, passion
ately. I" If you are afraid to go and help
nv father, l am not ~ And she tore herself
free and ran toward the spot where the cap
tain was still struggling in the hands of his
assailants. Stubs looked after a moment,
ndll W puO tHC houSulS VI
the daggers and slungshots he might have
to encounter was too much for his chivalry;
for, bully and braggart as he was, he was an
arrant coward at heart. So, muttering to
himself, She's too plucky for me! the best
thing ] can do is to get policeman" he ran
off in the opposite direction.
Dolly ran quickly toward her father, and,
without stopping moment to think, she
threw her arms around one of the villains
that was bending over him; and so strong
and athletic was she, and so unexpected the
attack. that she hurled him to the ground
like a log. He sprang to his feet and gazed
in establishment at her. "A gal, as I'm a
sinner ~ he exclaimed, land devilish
pretty one, too Come, my beauty, since
hugging is your game, you shall have plenty
of it." And he seized her around the waist.
Poor Dolly She had expended all her
strength in her first effort, and now was
almost powerless in this ruffian's arms Her
temporary courage and strength were gone,
and, though she struggled still, it was in a
weak and womanly way, with big tears in her
eyes, and her heart throbbing as though il
would break. 1t was without much diff
Guilty, therefore, that the fellow wrenched
off her brooch and bracelets, and relieved
her of her watch and chain; but when
having secured this booty, he attempted to
kiss her, she shrieked so loud that Joe, who
had been walking restlessly up and down the
boat all the evening, heard, and with the
fond intuition of love at once recognized the
sound
Good heavens ~ he cried, Its Dolly"
and Selling boat hook, he darted with the
speed of an arrow toward the sound. As
he reached the scene he saw the captain
stretched out ON the ground, with one ruf
fan holding him down and another rifling
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poor Dolly, now entirely helpless, into al
alleyway.
Joe needed but this sight to infuriate
him He sprang ON the villain, and witt
one blow stretched him senseless at his feet
Then, with the ferocity of a young tiger
that has tasted blood, he turned upon the
CAPTAINS assailants, and in less time than il
takes to tell it the whole scene was changed
The captain was up and swearing like the
iolly old tar that he was, and shaking his
fist at every oath in the face of the two
rascals who lay with broken heads at hi
feet; while Dolly, trembling and painting
like a wounded bird, had thrown herself
into Joe's arms, and was sobbing as if hel
heart would break.
In few minutes a policeman, who pro
baby had been lurking around the corner
until all was over, came up and secured thu
thieves, and behind him came Mr.. Stubbs
who going up to Dolly, with refreshing
GOODNESS, hoped she was not hurt; and tax
ing hold of her arm, he said,
a will relieve you now, Joe. You haC
better look after the captain"
But Dolly looked up Indignantly, and ex
claimed, Don't touch mel Don't come nea
me! Don't speak to me! l never want t.
see you again." and clinging tightly to Joe
she whispered, Don't leave me, Joe; yol
are SO brave and good, and he is such
coward! Take me home yourself, please;
and she hid her burning face on hi
! shoulder.
| How Joe's heart thrilled then. 1t wa
! the proudest moment of his life. Pretty
proud, scornful Dolly, lying sobbing in hi
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