The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-03-02

It was . lovely evening. The misty shad-
ows Of twilight are gatheringin the east and
in the west; the clouds, blood red and purple,
are casting rosy light al over the broad
river; fresh breeze is blowing round their
faces, and waves splash against the side OF
their boat like low monotonous music.
lCharles is talking about his home, telling
Dorothy about the aunt and cousin she has
not seen for a long time, and amusing her
with stories of his college days, and his eff
forts to make his way in his profession,
which at first we're SO unsuccessful. Meth
er Of them notices that the breeze grows
every moment stronger and fresher, and
that the dark cloud in the south has spread
over the horizoe, and is covering it with
darkness.
Presently low muuering growl of thun-
der startles them from the dream into which
they had fallen.
Turn back, Charles; turn back" screams
Dorothy; 1.-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 murky light as they see
the danger.
at is impossible; you cannot do it,
''Tell me, Dorothy, what is that dark CD
lject just ahead?"
ut is a ledge of rocks, but when the tide
comes iu from the sea it will be covered, :"
and with a low mean Dorathy sank down
from her sea. ana covers her face with her
hands
aW I IA
will not come fr an hour
The effort Is successful. The ledge reach
ed and Charles carries Dorothy to the high
est rock and lays her gently down.
My love, my little love-" he cries kiss
"stop," she exclaimed Listen! there
is a boat 1t is coming to u.s. Dorothy is
upon her knees, and a wild cry Of thanks
giving comes from her lips.
Ephrairn Ford has followed them. The
heavy boat with its single occupant is
strong enough to resist the waves, aud as
he nears they 60 to meet him.
Back" he cries, II will not take bu, one
Of you; II is not safe"
The grim Quaker with his stern motion
less face, wrenches away the slender hands
that cling to Charles, and clasping Dorothy
tightly in his arms, lays her at his own feet
in the bottom Of the boat No word is
spoken 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 torture issues from her white
lips
Go back, 60 back You will 60 back for
him."
go back for your city lover, whose igno
rant carelessness had cost you your life but
for me-"
Dorothy falls on her knees and grasps his
cold hand in agony Of en'resty.
go back, 60 back"
Promise me FIRST that you will not marry
him: Swear it ~ the worlds people do"
He takes her hand and holds i, up TO
heaven, and waits for the oath
Dorothy's lips moves, but no sound comes
She has tainted.
The fisher wife takes the unconscious
child and lays her on her own bed and
Ephraim Ford goes upon his GRAND with
murder in his heart.
The storm WAS lulled for n moment: 1t
comes on SO gradually, stopping every now
and then, as if,o make the earth believe
that it were doubtful OF its power, and can
afford TO wait
Ephraim looks e. the sky. Ii is still red
in the west the waves are rising steady,
but his stoutbuilt boat, directed by his pow
eriul strength, can ye, make it's way
through them. There is plenty Of time the
tide will not turn for half an hour
kphraim fights his battle with temptation.
and wins the victory; for twenty minutes
later the sturdy boat plows its way back 10
the shore. and two silen, men struggle
against the wind up the beach to the fisher
mans hut Dorothy is waiting for them
Her outeiretched arms would wind them
selves abou, both, hut the stern, fixed look
in Ephraims eyes restaiu her and Charles
turns from her and fxes his glance upon the
ground
1t is u terrible moment for Dorothy. She
knows they love her, and she shivers at the
suffering in both faces.
Then she remembered the oath she did
not speak, and wild sort Of terror takes
possession of her soul. She speaks. at last,
and tries 10 thank Ephraim for the service
he had done them.
Spare me thy gratitude, Dorothy" he
commands IN a slow, solemn tone peculiar to
his people Il know | have done thee
service. Iwould not hear OF it again.
tried 10 make thee swear an oath. Dorothy
| am glad i; was no, spoken Tell me now.
though. dos. thou love this young mani
vii. thou forswear thy religion. forsake the
| faith Of thy forefa,hers. and become one OF
the worlds people"
Dorothys eyes look toward Charles with
a mute appeal
IKE has saved both our lives, dear. an
swers the young man in reply TO her glance,
aud he's worthy of your love-" Then his
eyes seek the foor again. lie has received
his life from this mans hands and now he
will SPEAK nc word TO rob him Of MS srea-
sure
"Speak. Dorothy Ephraim repeats II;
is for you To choose
poro;hys voice is chokei with tears. and
her breast shaken with sobs, as she an
| swers.
1t IS very, very wicked for me. EPhTain,
but love him so,'
Then she stretched out her helpless hand,
AMI her sweet lips whisper Charles
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