The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1873-03-01


casting sly glance at Grcfal
They were not long in oyertaking the
boat in which was seated young man
with particular, merry .countenance
who accepted the proffered invitation
with great readiness. Decentralization
did not take long, as all turned to with
a will and transported the various arti-
cles from the boat to the grove. Then
the croqnet sets were placed, and those
who wished to play chose sides, while
some stopped to watch the games and
others strolleI away.
Huldah formed one of merry group
who started off IN search of oak leaves
Tor wrcaths, aud Gus Maynard accom-
panied them, greatly to Bellies chagrin
for she was devoted to croquet, aud had
counted upon Gus for a partner. But
he had taken decided fancy to Huldah,
who appeared particularly well to-day
aud kept the party laughing by her
witty smiles and shrewd remarks.
Why I'd no idea there was so much
in her, said ono Of The girls to nnllie.
Nor l. she rejoinea frankly, but l
suppose it is our own fault that we have
not found it ou, before.
See how it is clouding up, remarked
some one as they rose from the table,
after supper; for they had table cx-
temporizcd for the occasion.
DO you think it is going TO rain
Captain Wheeler p said one of the girls
anxiously. L hope not, for it would
spoil all our fun, fireworks, and then d
moonlight night home
Wa al, no; it looks to me like q
change Of wind. I shouldn't wonder il
it blowed pooty hard for spell. but
guess twill clear away pleasant by the
time you're ready to start for hum
The wind was even now blowing
pretty hard and the gray waves dashcl
against the rocks with an ominoui
sound. DR.. Marshall was smoking his
post prandial cigar, as he paced the
beach, when some one touched him on
the arm, and, turning, ~ ~; iSshsld Hui
tash : : NJ h5e9 IN, q on hel
face. -'s7
'Dr. Marshall, your brother aui .May
Tyrrcl went off in Mr.. Harrison's boa
inst after supper, and they have no,
come back. | have been up on tho
rocks to sec il could see them. Tn.
boat is on the other side Of the bend
and cute distance below, with full
spread sail. 1t is very rough, aud tho
wind is against them, it looked to In,
as if they were in trouble-at any rate
they will be in great danger in li,tl,
while, | am afraid. Does your brother
understand managing a sailboal?'
Not in squall The foolhard,
fellow !! exclaimed Max, throwing ava,
his cigar, But how can We help them !!
There is the row boat belonging tc
the yacht. If you and MIR. Harrison
and my self should start immediately, w,
could reach them in little while
just nt this moment Tom aud Gret,
made their appearance
What is the matter 2 exclaimed tn,
latter, as she noticed their undis,urbec
faces. A few SECONDS served to explain
and Tom Harrison started to discngage
the boat.
But you must not go, Miss IIuldah
| think we can manage without you
and | cannot consent to you pat,in;
yourself in peril
Il am not afraid, and am very stron!
think my help will not come amiss
and | may be able to do May some good
have understood that she hasn't mucl
presence of mind said Iluldah, quietly
Max gave way, aud in moment
more they were tossing upon the waves
while Gre:a with her pale face nut
anxious heart watched them from tn,
shore. The boat was small one con
tanning but two oars, aud it was yer,
hard rowing. Max in particular, fel
the labor severely, for of late he hac
been so confned to his pratce that h
had no time for rowing. He gave Up hi
oar to Hulduh after while in order t
rest. And so by resting iu turn the,
made very good progress, and soon
rounded the bend where they saw t.,
sal boat. The sail was still spread
through they could see that Fred wa
at work ON it.
Ship ahoy! shouted Tom Harriso,
making trumpet of his hands Instant
ly n hank erchief u,s w.vod os . .;,,o