The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-11-02

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Josephine was an hcircss and a
beauty, and he was proud as 'Lucifer
himself about some things; but on
the whole, she wasds + warm-hearted,
lovable girl, and a thousand times
better than the majd'ity OF gay moths
that Auttercd.about her.
She slipped DOWN rom the rock to
the ground, and Thought she would
settle herself to pass lhc night there
But before long she got so cold that
she knew itwoqld sot do, and she
started up and. began walking as
fast as she could, stumbling and slip
ping at cvcry.othcr step.
The sky had grown cloudcd; and
pretty soon it began to rain, In. a
little while she was yet to the skin
and so chilled and Bcnumbcd that,
though she made a desperate effort
not to yield, she couli go no farther
So She sank down in the leaves and
cried very softly. sSe~ncver would
have given up so much as this if she
had dreamed there .Nps anyone near
her.
Presently size felt something cold
against her neck. She started up
and saw the dim outlines of a large
dog close beside her. He licked her
face an whined sylhpathetically,-.
She flung her arms aIound him, glad
even of this companiSnship.
He settled down on her dress, and
utteringa loud barl seemed TO be
listening and waitipb for something,
In a moment thee was hasty
step in the brushw9od9aqd a voice,
'4ttfq HTis5H SHFsf.Fis;t Fi;seFt Thl IS it Cd:
fcllow?'
Tiger replied by n second bark,
louder and more sonorous than the
first.
The dogs master made his appear
ancc, and flashed the light of the
lantern he carried on the group.
"Har he said, surprisclly, "what
have we here? A woman. by Jupi-
teri"
Josie was SO bcnumbcd that she
could not rise, and the stranger lifted
her to her feet. But she could not
stand either, and was Obliged to lean
against the stalwart shoulder that
was readily offered her; thcrediculous-
ness of her position struck her forci-
bly,, and could not help asking:
care you the phantom, sir?"
lie laughed a pleasant mellow
laugh, which could not belong to a
man with troubled conscience,
thought Josie.
"a very substantial one at your
service, and as the weather was be-
coming cool, l have left of the tradit-
ional white garments, and adopted
bear skins instead, But | will be
very happy to take care of you, if
you will permit it. | suppose you
arc lost?'
at appears decidedly like it. l
am staying with my aunt at the hall,
and came out thisaftcrnoon in search
of cones. Ihave missed the path and
my situation will explain the rest
ut is fortunate found you. The
storm will be u fearful one before
morning, and you would have suffer
ed severely, Will you let me take
you to my cabin? 1t is close by
"Thank you, l think | can walk
there"
And she made the attempt, but
would have fallen had not he pre-
vented her.
"Tho cold has paralyacdyou. You
must allow me to carry YOU
And lifting her gently he bore her
inside rude cabin, which had evil
IDENTIFY been erected for the accomo'
dation of u wood.cuttcr.
1t was a rough place, but n great
wood fire was burning in the wide
stone chimney, making it cheerful
and bright in spite of everything
lie put Josie down on heap ofskins,
and added more fuel to the fire.
Then he brought her a glass of bran
dy and water.
Drink this" he said; ut is not
the kind of cordial | would be glad
to offer Il lady, but it is the best my
mansion happens to afford
She drank II down without u mur,