New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-11-14

of Mr.. Jack Ward whenever he seemed EN-
barrassed. Cigars we're passed to the gen
tlemen. Ada took the one offered Jack
"Yeu shall not emoke now. cousin mine,
said she. ''for Pm not going to be cured
while talking to you, If sm ON the prem.
81 thought you liked smoke" said Nelson
Carter, somewhat piqued at Ads's devotion
to her cousin.
body"
Cautiously Ada broached the subject of
the fever on the hospital ship, and after
learning from DR.. R that the young
commander was better and that he had
hopes of his recovery, she proclaimed the
served aud distracted, brighteued at this
intelligence, vet talked but little, as it wai
an effort to Disguise her voice.
As evening fell, DR.. r. and his guests
left the cottage and boarded the Fentop
which was manned by q crew Of three-the
pilot, engineer. and one deck-hand. Down
the bay the little tug slowly steamed, while
those on board admired the charming view,
and sang songs to the stars. The moon did
not appear. She was too true friend to
lovers to interfere with Amy's undertaking
After nearly an hours sail, the barge came
alongside the high, black hulk of the hospi
tai ship, when, lantern in hand, DR.. R
assembled the accommodation ladder.
Ada called Amy one side, and squeezing
her hand, said, NOW is your time; climb
the ladder; none will observe YOU"
"Helen and all, come on this side Of the
barge" called Ada; 'let's not get too near
the Old Hulk"
mo fear of infection in this wind" said
Nelson Carter.
After waiting a short time, in which
letters, packages and fruit, sent to Quaran-
tine for those sick on the hospital ship,
were transferred and as soon as DR.. R
had returned to the Fenton, it slipped
quietly away from the old Illinois, which
looked like an ill-omened monster as it's
great, black hulk lay on the silent sea.
I'm afraid to have you near me" said
Ada gaily as DR.. R approached. He
looked very serious, replying:
"Do not be uneasy, l am well protected
from the contagion. am exceedingly dis
appointed that the disease has turned for
the worse in young RalstOn's case.
vomit set in this morning, and probably he
will not live through the night"
Ada's heart sank, and che offered silent
prayer for Amy Adair. Poor, heroic Amy.
Where's your cousin, Miss Driscolll"
said DR.. R.
''He went below into the cabin to lie
down. He is in poor health, and is much
fatigued."
"ill go down and prescribe for him. l
have some medicine in this flask pulling
leather eolored bottle from his pocket) that
may do him good"
II beg of you not" replied Ada. 81
promised him he should not be disturbed
till we reached. Staten Island
"As you will, Miss Driscoll. To return to
Commander Ralston. I would give FIVE
years of my life to bring him through, but
WI out oiurv !, de-,
attacked, and he can not weather the fever.
Poor fellow It's too bad-too bad. He
was raving about the girl he loves-was to
have married quite soon. A hard case !"
Ada sobbed, and the whole party we're
deeply affected. Little conversation took
place until the Fenton, reached quarantine
II will 90 and rouse Ward, said Mr.. Car
ter. Ada caught his arm.
Hes not there, Mel"
where ia hel"
"0n the OLD Hulk, thank God o, Mel, it
was not my cousin-not man-but Amy
Adair. the betrothed wife of Lieutenant
RalstoL."
All had lietsned, and were struck dumb
with surprise. DR.. R asked mauy
questions, aud Ada related the story of her
adventure.
1T may be my duty to return to the hulk
and bring her away. but she has risked her
lie for her lover, and l will not interfere"
said Dr.. R.
We will now return to Amy Adair. She
assembled the ladder, and when
once on the deck of the hosuitd! ship seated
herself in dark place, on pile Of rope,
lntil she saw the Fenton glide far away
out of sight. Faint aud trembling, she
found the companion-way, which she de-
meeting several men, who re-
yarded her with surprise. What a sicken-
Dg scene was that presented by the long
cabin, with its rows of cots, on which lay
,he poor fellows tossing with fever, some
near their end. The lights were low. and
The passed from bed 70 bed, unable to re-
,ognize the tne she sought. She questioned
\ nurse as to the whereabouts OF the Com
nander. Take me to him." she said; ~
was left here by DR.. R to attend him"
The man obeyed, and soon Amy found her
self in the room Oh the upper deck, by the
bedside of her dying lover. His eyes were
closed, his lips parched, his countenance
bearing the yellow hue Of the fatal disease.
leave me with him awhile" she said to
he attendant.
"Have you orders from DR.. Tt tor the
can not last long"
"Oh, my God" exclaimed Amy. and
knelt beside the dying man.
Il will return in ten minutes to give the
powders. Sponge his lips often"
Amy bent over her beloved. She begged
him to look at her. He opened his eyes,
but to stare wildly, calling, "Amy!'
: Mother!" Here, here" she whispered, but
be needed not.
The resident physician and nurse entered
the room few minutes afterward, when
Amy explained to the former that she had
been left by Dr. R to be with her dear
friend in his last moments. She would like
the privilege of watching with him over
night.
HE will not be with us the nigl
through" replied the Doctor. He is neal
y gone'-feeling his pulse.
down her face. After giving some direc-
tons, the Doctor went on his round, sus-
pecting some stratagem had been used by
the lad to get abroad.
Amy raised the head of Richard and
placed it on her breast, moistened his lips,
and. sobbing, prayed for her dying beloved.
Used to feversp said the nurse. Don't
take bis breath, young man, or you'll be
down."
She needed not, but bent over to catch
the rambling words of delirum. Soon they
marks the tramp of approaching death,
came and went fainter and fainter. The
hot hands grew cooler, and the eyes half
opened.
II think I'll summon the doctor. He's
going Sir"
"Do not, he can do NO goed-lesve me
with him, beseech you; he is mine; let me
have him to myself for the few moments he
is alive"
Staring ct her, as IL he could not under
stand, the man withdrew. "Will you not
speak to me, Richardf Can you not hear
met o, beloved'
No sound but the rattle 60 terrible to the
watcher; then the last gray shade stole ov. r