Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-06-10

VISA striking for ny own NE snd tAss or the
chiidS single weep q the keen boa ding
lsckWkrds qon tAeir coGrsdes. 1 was clear OF
thas crew, for . single cut divided their warp Of
coeoenut oordase. had received . wound In the
r.es OF hsxksseesh-busI hardy isls il then.
Meanwhile, the brown little girl had stood al
the helm, steering the ship - well a. / could
: have done myself and carefully noting my or
ders, conveyed to her BY a wave of the hand.
There was sill two more canoes ahead; but led
one of them into q trap BIZ directing Jessie to
maze broad yay, and then suddenly bringing
The snip back 70 her former course. Taken BY
surprise, they had no time TO get clear from UNI
der the BOW. The canoe was crushed and sunk
instantly. though IL was qnite impossible to
drown her amphibious nayigators. Her consort
Kept out OF reach, and fell in abeam Of us at a
sac Instance, not daring TO make an attack un-
supp oTted.
felt now comparatively safe; for, although
all the canoesastern were steadily gaining upon
Us, they must approach us at q great advantage,
anu, besides, they had lost coincidence and pres
tge; for, with sayages, the first surprise every
thing. could now take my stand aft, near my
little companion, and could use fire arms with
deliberation '-
But while doing 50, with deadly effect upon
the man whom 1 supposed to be high chief, as
before mentioned, was startled by a cry from
Jessie; and turning, behold the shocky head OF a
stalwart savage rising into view on the other
quarter He had poised his spear for the act of
parting 1t at me, when, quick ~ thought, the
little girl, who let go the helm, slung a billet of
wood directly in his face. He was thrown of his
balance ana fell backwards, while the spear
dropped harmlessly in on the deck. L was on
the spot before another man could climb up,
ana the danger was over. The breeze was
ireshening little, and the two boats were now
plainly in view and fast nearing up. directed
Jessie to keep little more off, 80 a. to head di-
rectly for them; for had more sea room now,
and telt that could afford to laugh at the whole
blood thirsty pack, which, now IN full cry was
towering in our wake.
The warps of the two full manned whale boats
were sklifully thrown up to me, and with those
twelve resOlute seamen on her docks, the War
saw might bid defiance to any number of pirat-
icai canoes. The topsails were hoisted Mt once,
and everything trimmed. We closed rapidly
with the other ship, and soon had the pleasure
OF making BY tho hand my former shipmate,
Baylies, now i'm command OF the Calypso, and Of
presenting my heroic little lieute nant, Jessie
A gang of men were spared sufficient to work
the warsaw, and together the two ships bore
away for Sydney. Here the damages were re-
paired, crew shipped and the consul put me in
chaIge OF her to take her home.
Inc little Scotch girl, thus left upon the world.
became member of our family. My mother
and Maria would have consented ~ any arrange
Lnent, II L had suggested 10; but their whole
hearp were enlisted in the orphans welfare.
when they learned the whole story of the a.lyen,
lures which she had shared with me. The small
sum OF money found among her fathers effects
was carefully applied towards her clothing and
educauon; and bidding her a tender farewell
LETT her to follow up my profession.
mace Two long voyages after this, and at
return found Jessie all that the fondest and
most careful guardian could desire. In all re-
sPecB she was equal, in some superior, to my
sister and had they been twins, they could not
have loved each other better.
Jessie was twenty years old at the time arriy-
ed home in command of the Greenwich. I
know not at what particular time during that
voyage began to think il were possible that she
and might love each other. think this feel
ing came upon me very gradually. Perhaps il
might have been something in the tone of her
sister might write to an elder brother; but her
letters on this voyage, were not quite as affec-
tonate a. at frst There was a little embarrass-
ment in the manner and style.
Yet, this was but natural when I reflected
upOnit. But il must have been this very change
that put me in the way Of rejecting. There was,
after all, nothing very awkward or anomalous in
our POSITION towards each other. She was simply
member Of our family, an adopted daughter,
as ii were, of my mother But, wishing to sup
port herself she had found employment as a
teacher, sand insisted upon paying her board.
This had learned from the various letters re-
ceived; and, OF course, admired her indepen-
dent spirit
kept bordering the matter till it formed the
chief subject Of my thoughts through MANY a
long nights watch. did not know OF any other
woman whom could love so well-I was only
thirty three, even though had been bearded
second mate when she was q wee sprite OF a
child. After all, the disparity of age and per-
haps-
But could not bear the thought of her mar
Tying me-as perhaps she might, ii L asked her
from any feeling of gratitude or obligation.
Though i am satisfied since that L wronged her,
even in thinking she might do 80.
She had developed into a beautiful woman
when we next met. She was evidently az fond
of me ever, for the tears came into her eyes at
sight OF me. But She did not, OF course, rush
into my arms and kiss me with the Old childish
dbdndOp. All Of which was natural enough
when L came 10 consider upon it.
took occasion very soon after my arrly al to
speak to my sister, alone, about Jessie. And
perhaps j was transparent enough to bctray the
interest felt in Maria's answer. At any rate,
she looked at me very rOguishly.
No. she said, "nOne that know of. / wish
she might haye-that is, an acceptedor accepta-
bic one. didn't mean to say that no suitors
had appled-Only that she has none now"
SIS She hard 10 suit, them" asked.
every" said Maria. Yet think know a
man whom she would not refuse"
Indeed! Who is the favored one?"
You are the last one who ought to ask the
question. Go Look in the glass;" she added, 40
but am too old, Maria" This In spite of
having long ago argued myself the belief that
was not.
Too old to look in the glass, do you meant"
asked my sister innOcently.
She doesn't think So" mschie yously again.
"Stay!' said obtaining her, becoming very
brother, Maria do not jest or tribe with my
feeings.n
Not for worlds" she returned, evon more
seriously than 1 myself had spoken. Neither
as my twin sister?'
But how do you know all this?n
80. the unreasonable inquisitiyeness of man?
To ask woman how she knows In o case like
this! There, let me 80 now. But, Priam ;" add
ed the dea T girl, turning back, and stricking q
tragic attitude, "thOu canst not say l did it?"
or course L couldn't; but thought might do
il myself, On this hint. And | think was hardly
happier myself than were Maria and our mother,
when they learned that Jessie and were 10 sail
the voyage of life together. She doesn't know
any De tier than do on the other hand, at what
particular time she found out that she loved her
old guardian. But We both agree that it il Of no
consequence.
Romantic Trial I'm England.
Sh,P'sIsek Claimant for the Tichbune Baroaet