The Morning herald., 1876-06-06
An Australian Love Story.
rFrom the San Fra ncisco Post.

md love Of adventure. He was brought
on an in the saddle, and was first rate horse
man up and stock-rider, from the time he was
ahIe TO crack q whip. Australia being
overruu with cattle loose freedom pre-
yailed of branding other peoples cattle, and
Westley took the fatal step and branded
.ome too. This was his first transgression.
snd into 1t he was led by his love for his
masters daughter, girl of some sixteen
.nmmers, who returned his passion but
was restrained from openly avowing it
through fear of her parents. He hoped by
this unlawful means to make money and
then claim her hand.
"Wbat do you thinks' she said to him
one evening, as they sat at supper. "What
do YOU thinks"
IWhat is its" he asked.
e"They want me to marry old Brown"
Wesley turnd pale. He pnt down his
knife and fork. He had supper enough for
"Go on with your supper" she said; "do
YOU think I'd marry man old enough to
be my father?"
"He's rich," gasped Westley, land has
sheep and CATTLE by Thousands
ooh, we shall have sheep and cattle
when old Brown is dead, ," she playfully ad-
ded, as she tripped away in answer to her
mothers call.
Westley was met by stockrider, friend
and companion of his boyhood, who was,
like himself, going to muster the cattle OF
his employer. After chatting for while,
his mate told him of a neighboring stock
rider who had branded some of other peo-
ples cattle for himself, 'and what" said he,
is to prevent us from doing the same" He
had unc)nciously touched responsive
chord, for something of the same kind was
passing Westley's mind not long before
That very day operotions We're begun, and
several other mems cattle were branded
The work went bravely on for several
months, and Westey stood fair chance Of
becoming attic owner of some cOnse-
quence, when, one day, as the hopeful
Young fellows were corraling and branding
who shonld ride up but old Brown, and one
or two other settlers, whose cattle were be
ing branded. His companion escaped, but
Wesley was arrested and handed over to
custody. He was duly tried ard convicted,
and sentenced to five years penal servitude
with hard labor in her Majesty's jail in Sgd
nsy In jail, he worked so hard that ere
long he had to be sent to the hospital.
ed the resolution of becoming bushranger.
When convalsscent and daily expecting to
be ordered back to his gang, he eontrived
to make bis escape. The very first evening
after escaping he happened into cottage On
Brickteld hill, Sydney, where he obtained a
change of apparel from the woman
Of the house, "a towling piece and
some ammunition that were suspended over
the mantle piece. Promising to pay for
them some day, he started away. Before
he had gone mile on the road horseman
splendidly mounted approached. When
Westley pointed his gnn and ordered him to
dismount and deliver, the order was instant
iy obeysd. The brigand mounted. The
high-mettled steed impatieRtly champed the
bit, the rider gave him rein, and both were
forty miles from Sydney by midninght. in
the dark recesses of the Blue mountains.
OF the five years for which he was SEN
fenced, he served only eighteen months,
Meantime Susan, his sweetheart, had been
married to old Brown. 1t was hard news
and he was prostrated for several days She
mus be informed, however, AID a messen-
ger must be sent to ask for him her forgive
ness. This at least was due to hiInself and
might be SONS satisfaction to her.
Two days after this, "swagman " or
tramp called at Browns and asked that
worthy for q job Of work. Mr.. Brown ha9
hc work for him, but as it was late in the
Gyenng, he bade the man stay and rest HIM
self all night, according to the custom OF
the country. The man put down his swag
and went to the kitchen, as invited. Susan,
Browns young bride. was in and ont pre-
pairing supper, directing things geners lily
t.nr hn In tltyn IL
old swagman, watching his opportunity,
slipped note from Wesley into her hand,
to the effect that he was sorry for having
given her pain, asking her forgivness before
quitting that part of the country forever.
and adding that If she desired further intel
llgcnce, the bearer could furnish it. Halt
all hour afterward Mrs. Brown returned to
the kitchen. Her eyes were red she had
been weeping. The family were at supper
inside. The cid man and herself were
alone.
''Iell me all about him." she said.
Not here, not now," replied The old
man.
Then In the orchard, by and by, when /
give you toe signal," she said, and che van
ishcd inside.
The signal was given when supper was
over and while Mr.. Brown and his guests
were drinking hot brandy and water. The
ola man glidcd out and met her.
VI want to know if he thinks of old
times" she said.
You have read his letter ?"
1T is SO short J."
Would you wish to see him }"
mOl all men In lhe world ~
W. The old man whistled. In five minutes
Westly stood before her. By break Of day
next morning, she was with Westley in tht
Gundagoi ranges.
Westly lived the life of bushranger fol
some some years., but was at length caught ant
again imprisoned, and after his pardon hi
sailed for san Francisco, where he has led
quiet life for number Of years.