American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-12-04

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
g think we had better join the others
and get downstairs" remarked Nelson
Carter; ''the boat will make the landing
very soon and does not stop but 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 lle 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
Pm not going to be cured while talking TO
you, if l am on the premises of physi-
cian."
al thought you liked SMOKE said Mel
son Carter, somewhat piqued at Ada's de-
| votion to her cousin.
''Well, do, when 1 want to puff any
body"
Cautiously Ada preached the subject of
the fever on the hospital ship, and after
learning from DIR. 4 that the young
commander was better and that he had
hopes of his recovery she proclaimed the
reserved and distracted, frightened at this
intelligence, yet talked but little, as it was
an effort to disguise her voice.
As evening fell, DIR. 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
| friend to lovers to interfere with Amy IS
undertaking. After nearly an hours sail
the barge came alongside the high, black
hulk of the hospital ship, when, lantern
| in hand Dr. R. assembled the accom-
modation- ladder.
| Ada called Amy one side, and, squeez-
| ing her hand, said: Now is your time
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, ~
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 DIR. R
returned to the Fenton, 1t slipped quietly
! 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:
Do not be uneasy. am well protected
from the contagion. l am exceedingly
disappointed that the disease has turned
for the worse in young Ralston's case. l
| thought we might save him, but black
1 A1.sr ii
| he will not live through the night
| Ada's heart, sank, and she offered 81
lent prayer for Amy Adair. Poor, heroic
Amy.
where's your cousin, Miss DriscolI ~
said DIR. X.
"He-went below into the cabin to lie
down. He is in poor health, and Is much
fatigued."
"pll go down and prescribe for him. l
have some medicine in this flask (pullin z
leather-coyered bottle from mis- peckeU
| that may do him good.''
81 beg of you,s do not" replied Ada.
81 promised him he should not be dis
turbed till we reached Staten Island"
AS you wiIl,s 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
bad-too bad. He was raving about the
girl he loves-was to have been married
quite soon. A hard caser'
Ada SObbed and the whole party were
deeply affected. Little conversation took
place until the Fenton reached Quaran-
tine.
81 will go and rouse Ward,' said Mr..
Carter.
Ada caught his arm.
He's not there, Mel"
GO Where is hep
"On the Old Hulk, thank God! 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.. R asked many
questions, and Ada related the story OF her
afternoons adventure
g 1t may be my duty to return to the
hulk and bring her away, but she has
risked her life for her lover, and l 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
she found the companion way, which she
descended, meeting several men, who re-
garded her with surprise. What a sick
ening scene was that presented by the long
cabin, with its rows of cots, on which lay
| the poor fellows tossing with fever, some
near their end. The lights were low, and
she passed from bed to bed, unable to
recognize the one she sought. She ques-
toned a nurse as TO the Whereabouts OF the
| Commander. ''Take me to him. she
said. 90 1 was left here by DIR. r. to
attend him." The man obeyed, and soon
Amy found herself in the room on 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 the attendant.
Have you orders from DIR. T? for
the Commander cannot last long"
| "Oh, my Godp' exclaimed Amy, and
knelt beside the dying man.
g will return in ten minutes to give
the powders. Sponge his lips often.'
| Amy bent over her beloved. She begged
but to stare wildly, calling Amyr'
g Motherp' Here, here" she whispered,
but he needed not.
The resident physician and nurse en-
tered the room few moments afterward
when Amy explained to the former that
she had been left by DIR. 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 night
through" replied the doctor. He is
nearly gone''-feelIng his pulse.
Amy trembled-the great tears rolled
down her face. After giving some direc
!. tons the doctor went on his round, sus