The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-24
and watch the sunset on the river with


''Femine qui hesite est perdue,' Dorothy,
which means if we don't hurry, Graycoat
will come out and catch u.s." Charles takes
they are on their way to the shore.
'sBut, Charles, see that cloud in the south.
If there were to be storm p
s:But there will not come, jump i'm
The oars are lifted into the row locks,
Dorothy takes the management Of the rud
der in her hands, and sooa they 60 gliding
over the smooth surface of the water, leav-
ing track of silver bubbles behind them.
1t was lovely evening. The misty shad-
ows of twilight are gathering in the east and
in the west; the clouds, blood red and pur-
pie, are casting rosy light all over the
broad river; q fresh breeze is blowing round
their faces, and waves splash against the
side of their boat like low montonous music.
Charles is talking a out his home, telling
Dorothy about the aunt and cousins she
has not seen for o long time, and amusing
her with stories of his college days, and his
profession, which at first were so unsuc
cessful Neither Of them notices that the
breeze grows every moment stronger and
fresher. and that the dark cloud in the
south has spread over the horizon, and IS
covering it With darkness.
Presently low muttering growl Of thun-
der startles them from the dream into which
they had fallen.
..Turn back, Charles, turn back!''
screams Dorothy; s'the storm is on US ~
But there is no turning back. They
have been rowing with the tide. The river
is very wide, and the increasing force Of the
waves and the wind together is so strong
that when they attempt to turn about, the
water rushes into the tiny boat. Both faces
grow pale in the mulky light as they see
the danger.
ut is impossible; you cannot do it ~
..Tell me, Dorothy, what is that dark OBJ
ject just ahead -
1T is a ledge of rocks, but when the tide
comes in from the sea it will be covered, ,
and with low mean Dorothy sank down
from her seat and covers her face with her
hands.
I'VE will try and land there The tide
will not come for an hour"
The effort is successful. The ledge reach
ed and Charles carries Dorothy to the high
rock and lays her gently down.
My love, my little love-" he cries kiss
ing her helpless hands, ''have l killed
your
STOP" she exclaimed. "Listen There
is a boat. II is coming to u.s." Dorothy is
upon her knees, and wild cry of thanks
giving comes from her lips.
Ephraim Ford has followed them. The
heavy boat with its single occupant is stron5
enough TO resist the waves, and as he nears
they 90 to meet him.
Back" he cries, Il will not take but
one of you; it is not safe.
The grim Quaker with his stern notion
less ace, wrenches away the slender hands
that cling TO Charles, and clasping Dorothy
tightly III his arms, layes her at his own feet
in the bottom of the boat. No word is spok-
Ell until they reach the opposite shore.
Then he takes her up again and carries her
to the nearest fisher hut up the beach.
As they stand within the shelter of the
cabin, Dorothy looks at him with wild eyes,
and cry of tortue issues from her white
lips.
go back, go back You will go bac fos
, him."
$50 back for your city lover, whose igno
rant carelessness had cost your life but fol
me-"
. Dorothy falls on her knees and grasps
. his cold hand in agony of en,reaty.
go back, go back
, promise me first that you will not marry
HI. -
, He takes her hand and holds II up Il
heaven. and waits for the oath.
Dorothys lips move. but no sound CON es
She has tainted.
The fsher-wte takes the unconsciou:
, child and lays her on her own bed, and
, Ephra.m Ford goes upon his errand wit
G murder in his heart.
The storm was lulled for 8 moment. l
comes on 50 gradually, stopping every nov
a and then as If to make the earth believe iha
I it were doubtful Of its power, aud can al
: ford to wait
Ephraim' looks 4. the sky. Ii is still re
in the west. the waves are rising steadily
but his stout quilt boat, directed by nj
powerful strength, can yet make its Wa
: through them There is plenty OF time: IN
y tide will not turn for half an hour.
Ephraim fights his battle with temptation
t and wins the victory; for twenty minute
later the sturdy boat plows its way bac
to the shore aud two silent men s;ruggi
d again, the wind up the beach to the fisher
7 mans hut. Dorothy is waiting for them
Her outs;rec,hed arms would wind then,
1 selves abou. both bu; the stern, fixed loo
; in Ephraim's eyes restrain her and Charlie
turns from her and hxes MS g.ance upon th
ground
isa terrible moment for Dorothy Sh
knows they love her. and she shivers II tn
: suffering in both faces
q Then she remembered the cath she di
not speak, and = wild sort o: terror take
u possession OF her soul Sac spea1s. AT last
: and tries to THANK Fphraim for the serve
q be has done them
/ Spare me thy gratitude. Dorothy, I
4 commands IN a SLOW solemn tone peculiar
l his people Il know / lave done thee
= service. would no, hear Of il again
tried to make thee swear An oath Doro'n
!. AN glad i, was not spoken. Tell NE no
though. dos, taoa love this young NAT
Wilt thou torswear thy religion. forsaSs IN
e faith of ,hv fcre.alasrs. AID become one
= The ~or!!'s people
pcro,hy's eyes looked soward Caar-e- VI.
&c \ mute apeeas-
u ..ne has saved both our lives. dear. al
T swers the young man in reply 10 her GANG
g AMI hes worthy OF your love" Inea u
" eaa- the @uN- He has ree1sse