The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-11-13
INDIA SWITZERLAND.
BY LOTTIE.

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at home on such day as this" said
Hal, one fine morning, as we walked
down to the landing where party Of
gay fellows were ready for sail, only
waiting for HaII, who was as usual half
an hour behind time.
They were going out for the day, and
had urged me to join them, but had
sort of astay-at-home fit that day, so l
refused them, but went down with Hal
to see them off.
During the forenoon I smoked and
read the papers, anu at dinner joined
Marion and India Switzerland.
"Well, Mr.. Haven, did you see the
gentleman of this morningW asked Ma
rion, as took my seat at the table.
"Yes, and gay crowd they were. l
hope they will have nothing to mar their
pleasure; they were bound for a good
time, and hope they will have it,"
"We heard them from the window,
and l say it is downright shame, that
we ladies are excluded from all such
pleasure parties. Now, for my part, l
would like the fun of going out hshing,
but instead, L must enjoy myself the
| best way | can at home, with my sewing
or reading. 1t is hateful to be a wo-
man. DON'T you think SO, lndia2"
"Yes, it is in some cases, in others it
| is great deal better to be one. AS for
this fishing party, l think they could
have Eound enoug b to amuse themselves
on shore. l can not see the pleasure in
sitting out in the hot sun, broiling one's
self until one looks like piece of
| Bacon"
"Well, ladies, fishing parties do not
occur every day, and there is but one
certain part OF the year in which these
gentlemen, these 'horrid men, can enjoy
| This pleasure; the rest OF the time they
are usually at your command; so don't
complain"
India shrugged her shoulders. sit
| will do no good If we do, but do not
| like this party much, and shall not feel
easy until they are safely ON shore
again"
That afternoon we all wandered out
on the beach, the ladies with their sew
ing and l with Il book, which l took
along to amlise them when conversation
failed.
"Splendid afternoon they are having
| tor their SAIL" l remarked TO an old fish
erman whom we met.
"Yes, 'Jis jest now, but them clouds
look kinder shaky hanging round here.
they're smilin' enough now, but Pm
thinkim they'll raise mischief enough
afore mornin'. I'd a little rather be in
than where they are, unless they mean
to put in atore night"
40, they will be back before sunset"
"They'd better, if they don't want to
lay outside all night"
The sky was clear, not a cloud, save a
few white, feathery specks floating here
and there, and we were inclined to
laugh at the old fellow. We whiled
away the afternoon, reading and gossip
ing, and went up to the hotel but a snort
lime before supper. And thus passed
the day, which in the morning promised
to BE- long, tedious one. Alter supper
we began to watch for The appearance Of
the "Myth."
India began to be restless, and pace
up and down the long parlor, stopping
as she passed the windows each time, to
look out seaward, and her dark face was
| tull of fierce anxiety. Maria 1uttsred
| mere and there, wondering where in the
| world they were, and I too, began to
| feel a great uneasiness. There was not
a breath Of wind, and the air was heavy
and oppressive. heard people on the
piazza remarking it, and one gentleman
said to another: "They will have to an
chor outside; there is not wind enough
to carry feather" And blessed my
lucky stars that had remained at home
and felt at the same time vague fear
for the poor fellows outside.
| "Poor Hall" said Marion. II would
give the world to see him safely here
with U.S."
as he would be here. They will have
To lay to short time, for there is a dead
calm now; but in a few hours there will
probably be stiff breeze that will prob
ably bring them here in good time. So
don't be uneasy" l prevailed on both
ladies to retire, as there was nothing to
fear, and they soon did so. wandered
about for an hour or two, and then
sought my own room and threw myself
on the bed, and in few minutes slept.
How long L had slept know not, but
was suddenly awakened by peal of
thunder that fairly shook the whole
house. sprang up and threw open the
window. The wind was blowing per-
feet hurricane, and the rain falling in
torrents, and above the din OF the storm
| distinctly heard loud voices, as though
something had happened. A bright
flash revealed TO me crowd of people
lupon the beach hurrying to and fro as If
distracted.
| hurried into the hall.
"What is the matterp
"a vessel on the rocksW
rushed down stairs.
80, Mr. HavenV And Marion Beyer-
Ily's white, agonized face appeared be-
IfOre me.
In an instant the truth flashed upon
me. 1t was the Myth!
"Stay where you are, Marion, you can
do no good, stay where you are," COM
manded. And in another instant was
flying toward the beach, where already
Iwere collected hundreds of men and
women, all frantic with grief and fear.
1.-THE little vessel was struggling braVely
with the angry waves. but to no pur-
lpose; once more she rose upon the
waves, then, with a heavy lurch, de-
scended upon the jagged rocks, and all
was over. And the poor fellows were
struggling in the water, battling with the
furious pillows.
"Will no one 60 to their aidr
There were men, brave old tars there,
who hesitated for an instant, but it was
for an instant only, and then two or
three boats shot out from the shore,
manned by sturdy, willing hands.
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