Connecticut western news., 1878-02-07

10Ib lASblHCLlN01y OHat W1tH u4I4, tG A0fSoO, MT. Pentreath's appeal had not missed its mark, and that at the slightest an swering sign his hand would have been outstretehed with generous cordiality. Whether Sir Phillip saw the look, I know not, but his daughter did, and an expression of pain came into her sweet eyes as he strode on, proud and silent, and the opportunity for a4eeonciliation had once more passed away.
 -S45 -.i CHAPTER II.
 We were a merry party round the luncheon table at the lodge, for Richard Polwhele was accustomed to keep Christ mas right royalty, and, besides his own family, nephews and nleces ot every de- gree and friends from far and near were gathered around, his hospitable board. Luncheon being ended, a discussion arose as to how we should employ the interval before the important hour. of dinner, the dinner which was to be the crowning glory of the Christmas festival Some one suggested skating, and the idea, was at once hailed with acc1ama- tion. Polworthy Pool, a piece of water almost within stone's throw of the lodge, was frozen over, and afforded capital skating ground. Every available pair of skates was speedily in requisition. There was general rush for great-coats. seal skin jackets, muffs, furs, warm gloves and woollen comforters., Uncle Dick was led captive by g couple of pretty nieces, one of whom took possession of each arm, and, looking like miniature Arctic expedition, we sallied forth to, the pool. ',''.'--''-- ,,-'. ....
 The fur, was at it's height when Sir Phillip Trefusis, and his daughter were seen approaching. No one notlced them till they were fairly on the ice, and then we saw with alarm that they were close to spot where the ice had been broken on the previous day for the convenience of certain ducks and geese who, were the regular inhabitants of the pool, and which, though now again frozen over, would certainly not bear the weight of a human being. Uncle Philip was the first to perceive their danger -+ ....,-, Back back ! the ice is unsafe p he shouted. .. ''' +- ' '' Edith .Trefusis drew back accordingly, but her father, either not understanding the warning or too proud to regard it, continued his course, and in another in .stant the ice crashed under his feet and he disappeared. After 8 couple of seconds he rose again, and, finging his arms wildly upward, with a hoarse cry of Help! Save me p once more disap- peared, but this time did not rase again.
 7" Good God i! he has gone under the Ice p said 8 voice, and in an instant all was terror and confusion. ,.-..s.......
 "Break the ice P shouted one.
 Fetch ladder p said another. ..
 L ".Run for roper exclaimed a third.
 A score of suggestions, practicable and impracticable, were proffered in 8 breath 1; but the ringing voce of Richard Pol whele was heard above the tumult. .-, ... 4, IL Silence all Dr. Hamlyn, you have cool head :; you tell them what to do. "A gate, quick, and lay it over the hole P
 Meanwhile, in less time than it takes to tell it, he had divested himself of hat, coat and boots, and, without waiting for an answer, plunged into the ice cold water, Twice he dived, without success. He had, well chosen his a1de in the doc tor, a quiet unassuming man, but of irr,, n or11ao onJ ,,r1;,o;4o1 ,.oeo,,-oo, ooJ ere he had arisen for the second time a couple of gates had been lifted from their hinges and laid one on each side of the hole. A third time he dived and this time was so long beneath the sur face that dread came over us lest he, too, should be lost under the ice. But at last, after what seemed an age of sus- pense, he was seen to rise once more. r "Help I'm done p he gasped.
 Dr. Hamlyn, kneeling on one of tAe gates, caught his uplifted hand. Strong arms were quickly outstretched to helr him. ...... ......
 "No, no i; Philip first P he exclaimed and we found that he held Trefusis ir LIS AaIluS BraSp. .., . t s- af,r...r,. .rs ..t Under Dr. Hamlyn's directions they were both, though with difficulty, lifted out and laid upon the bank. Sir Philir was to all appearances beyond earthly help, and a terrible fear came over ut that Uncle Dick, who was now insensi ble, had sacrificed his own life to nc purpose. Never were words more vel come than Dr. Hamlyn's assurance that he had only tainted.
 Give him some brandy, some of you
 and rub his hands and feet.''
 Eager hands volunteered for the ser vice; but almost ere they could begi1 their task he opened his eyes and gazei around
 What's this An! Remember now But whe-e is Philip 9 And shaking himself like great Newfoundland dog
 he rose unassisted to h1s feet. Sir Philil lay on the ground few feet off, whit, and lifeless, his daughter weeping o1 her knees beside him. Uncle Dicl raised her with infinite tenderness.
 l "Nay, don't weep, pretty one; b,
 Gods help we'll win him back to Tiff l yet, Now, lads, lend hand. Doctor
 bring him to my place. It is 8 goo;
 deal nearer than his own house, an'
 minutes are precious just now" r.. l Under the doctors guidance, coat and rugs were laid upon, one of tn : gates and on this rude couch the silen
 form was borne up to the lodge. Uncl Dick himself led Edith, tenderly pattin } the little hand which lay upon his arm