Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-12-03

have you join us. But come with me to
the end of the boat. / want to inquire
about that affair of the heart which has
troubled you so long. Excuse me, Mel.
come, jack"
"Ada's happy now she's found sal
low-faced cousin to be Father Confesso1
to. Wards? Oh, yes, her Aunt Annals
son, presume Looks as if he had lived
too long on musty books.n
Ada and Amy talked excitedly, arrang-
ing their plans for the evening, the latter
begging Ada to keep with her as much as
possible that the gentlemen might not
suspect her disguise.
What a capital rig you have on, said
Ada. You have been fitted to perfec-
ton. You are just like man, or, rather,
a lad. How romantic'
" / could never carry this out were it
not that l must see Edward. Should he
die without mech, if he should die"-
here she choked, ana Ada perceiving Mr..
Carter approaching, quickly remarked:
"Control yourself, draw down your hat
here comes Nelson"
"Nel., we are nearly there. How
beautiful the banks of New Brighton
look, so fresh and green. Jack has been
telling me about the fine old elms of New
Haven"
Mr.. Carter did not appear over-pleased
at the intrusion of his betrothed's cousin,
and, speaking aside to Ada, said: s." |
think there are others here beside your
cousin to whom you should be agree
able"
every likely, Mr.. Carter, but I've not
seen Jack in whole year and we have
much to talk about.''
81 think we had better join the others
and get down stairs,' remarked Nelson
Carter; "the boat will make the landing
very soon and does not stop but a mo-
ment."
The party stepped ashore, where DR..
R welcomed them on the pier. They
walked through the green park of the
Quarantine grounds to the little cottage at
the end. There, on its broad balcony,
tea was served, every one chatting mer-
rily. Ada was gayer than usual, COM
ing to the relief of Mr. Jack Ward when
ever he seemed embarrassed. Cigars were
passed to the gentlemen. Ada took the
one offered to Jack. " You shall not
smoke now, cousin mine," said she, " for
I'm not going to be cured while talking to
you, if | am on the premises of a phySi-
cian."
u thought you liked smoke" said Mel
son Carter, somewhat piqued at Ada's de-
votion to her cousin. So. .
"Well, do, when want to puff any
body.''
Cautiously Ada preached 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
news to the party. Amy, who had been
reserved and distracted, frightened at this
intelligence, yet talked but little, as it was
an effort to disguise her voice.
AS evening fell, DR.. R and his guests
left the cottage and boarded the Fenton,
which was manned by crew of three
the pilot, engineer and one deck-hand.
Down the bay the little tug slowly steamed,
while those on board admired the charm
ing view and sang songs to the stars. The
moon did not appear. She was too true a
friend to lovers to interfere with Amy's
undertaking. After nearly an hours sail
the barge came alongside the high, black
hulk of the hospital ship, when, lantern
in hand, DIR. R assembled the accom-
m odation- ladder.
Ada called Amy one side, and, squeez-
ing her hand, said: CHOW is your time
climb the ladder; none will observe you.n
Helen, and all, come ON this side of
the barge" called Ada; "let's not go too
near the old hulk
"No fear of infection in this wind, p"
said Nelson Carter.
After waiting short time, in which
letters, packages and fruit sent to Quaran-
tine for those sick on the hospital ship,
were transferred, and soon as DR.. R.
returned to the Fenton, 1t slipped quietly
away from the old Illinois, which looked
like an ill-omened monster as its great,
black hulk lay ON the silent sea.
" I'm afraid to have you near me-" said
Ada gayly, as DR.. R approached.
He looked very serious, replying:
B "Do not be uneasy. | am well protected
from the contagion. am exceedingly
disappointed that the disease has turned
for the worse in young Ralston's case.
thought we might save him, but black
vomit set in this morning, and probably
he will not live through the night
Ada's heart sank, and she offered ST.
lent prayer for Amy Adair. Poor, heroic
Amy.
'sWhere's your cousin, Miss Driscoll ~
said DR.. R.
"He went below into the cabin to lie
down. He is in poor health, and Is much
fatigued."
"I'll go down and prescribe for him. |
have some medicine in this flask quilting
leather-covered bottle from mis- pocket)
that may do him good"
81 beg of you, do not" replied Ada.
" I promised him he should not be dis
turbed till we reached Staten Island.'
GAS you will, Miss Driscoll. To re-
turn to Commander Ralston. [ would
give five years of my life to bring him
through, but he was worn out nursing his
comrades when attacked and he cannot
weather the fever. Poor fellow! It's too
bad-too bad. He was raving about the
girl he loves-was to have been married
quite soon. A hard case!''
Ada sobbed and the whole party were
deeply affected. Little conversation took
place until the Fenton reached Quaran-
tine.
Il will go and rouse Ward" said Mr..
Carter.
Ada caught his arm.
He's not there, Mel"
" Where is he ?"
"On the Old Hulk, thank Godi O
Mel! it was not my cousin-not man
but Amy Adair, the betrothed wife of
Lieut.. Com. Ralston."
All had listened, and were struck dumb
with surprise. DR.. RI asked many
questions, and Ada related the story OF her
afternoons adventure.
cit may be my duty to return to the
hulk and bring her away, but she has
risked her life for her lover, and | will
not interfere, )" said DR.. R..
We will now return to Amy Adair. She
cautiously assembled the ladder, and when
once on the deck of the hospital ship
seated herself in dark place, on pile of
rope, until she saw the Fenton glide far
away out of sight. Faint and trembling,