Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-02-18


degree ofaccuracy; and, at about four o'clock
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on some reefs, a catastrophe which settled the
fate of the unlucky MARY Jane forever.
For moment or two, despair struck to the
hearts of all on board, with the conviction
that now, indeed, their doom was sealed. But
Oh Joy, a ship suddenly came in sight-a no.
bic vessel, gallantly bufeting the winds and
waves, with a resolution that de6ed their pow
er; and to this angel of rescue signals of dis
tress were quickly made They were per-
ceived, and ere long aid was at hand. Leon
had bound Ianita to an empty cask, foresee-
ing that they might be cast upon the mercy
of the waves before they could be rescued from
the schooner, which was gradually becoming
submerged. And so it proved, for in short
time their last support was swept from them,
and they were obliged to seek what aid they
could from broken planks and masts, until
they could be picked up by the ship. The
latter, however, was now encouragingly near,
and those of the crew who could swim struck
out to reach her. A boat, with considerable
difficulty, was lowered from her side, and
manned by eight hardy sailors, who advanced
boldly to their work of mercy; and though
the obstacles they had to encounter seemed al
most insuperable, they were enabled to ac-
complish their errand, and bring the terrified,
tempest-tossed sufferers safe into the friendly
ship.
Zanita and Mrs. Anthony, half dead with
cold and fright, were kindly received and
cared for by the stewardess of the ship, who
provided them with dry clothing in place of
their drenched garments, uttering many ex-
pressons of coincidence and sympathy as she
miuistered to their wants, at the same time
giving free vent to her surprise at the situa-
tion in which they had been placed, for it was
somewhat unusual circumstance for women
to be found on vessel of that description,
especially when they were as young, pretty
and refned.looking as Zanita.
81 consider this most lucky accident for
you," said Mrs. Anthony to Zanita when they
found themselves alone, and somewhat revived
by the refreshments which had been provided
for them "for now shall have no difficulty
in taking you to my brothers house."
"But what will Leon do % asked Zanita.
"You need not concern yourself about him.
With so many eyes upon him, he will be obliged
to be guarded in his conduct, and will, no
doubt, trust you entirely to my keeping"
The violent excitement through which she
had passed had made Zanita ill, and she re-
manned in her berth until they reached
Charleston, which event took place the follow
ing day.
AS Mrs Anthony had said, Leon found
himself obliged to act circumspectly, in order
not to excite the suspicion Of those about him
and made arrangements with MrS ! ,thony,
whom he frm y believed u 80 his friend, to
keep Zanita under her care, appointing a cer-
tain time to meet her and complete the plans
he had already made for the consummation of
a secret marriage
Zanita, as she found herself rolling along
in a carriage at her friends side, could hardly
realize her own good fortune. A very short
space of time, as she confidently believed,
would now make her situation known to her
friends, and bring uncle Dan to her rescue.
Mrs. Anthony directed the driver to large
and elegant-ooking house in the suburbs of
the city. The situation was a retired one, in
the direction of the Ashley river, and the
only residences in the vicinity were of an un-
pretending description, and seemingly inhab-
tied by persons of an inferior class.
"I on see, my DEAR" said Mrs. Anthony as