The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-10-02
A Noble Race.
OR, A SAILORS GALLASTRY.

white from stern to stem, with the ex.
ception of . clearly -defiaed red stripe.
which greatly added to her beauty,
was the property Of Harry Clifton-a
gallant young seaman, as brave and
noble as he was courteous and we'll
| bred. He was tall. dark-eyed, and
broad .shouldered, with supple limbs
and . truly manly bearing.
He WAS engaged to one Of the love-
liest young women in New London.
Her name was Pelle- in. clair. creature
who once seen. could never be forgot
ten. The glorious sweep of the supple,
quecnly form. with the sloping shoul.
ders aud white neck. was unrivsled,
while the 1.-the, rounded waist ever
seemed to ivite an affectionate caress.
The face was oval shape, the brow
broad and low, the hair dark, and so
long that, when lowered. it hung to her
feet. The eyes were of deep dark
blue, with that peculiar, dove-like cx-
preston 90 bewitching to young wo-
man, while in her voice and laugh
there was silver melody which SEEM
ed to ring gently upon ones brain, long
after one had heard it.
The yacht Flying:t fish was the prop
erty of Thomas Crofton. a bluff, honest
young fellow, fond of everything par
tanning to blue water, even to the crab.
There had been high betting ameng
the sporting fraternity of the city a. to
the merits Of the two yachts, some feel-
ing certain that the blue yacht. a.
Crofton's craft from it, color was called,
would win the race. owing to the
heavier press of canvas it was capable
of carrying, while others - confidently
asserted that the Wrenton. which was
lighter and more graceful build, would
prove the victor.
The day appointed for the race came
rornd Bella. looking bewitchingly
lovely in dark alpaca dress, . velvet
sack, fitting close to her matchloss
waist, and hat with red feather.
stood upon the quarter deck watching
her lover, who was at the helm, as the
vessel went booming along on her
course.
Oh. Harry. they will beat US ! she
exclaimed, her cheeks flush and her
eyes bright with excitement.
Never fear. answered Harry smiling.
The Flying :fsh. howeve, with every
thing on. swept past like great white
cloud.
There was a reason besides the fact
of the Wreuton's belonging to her low
er that made Bella anxious that this
craft shonld win. It was this. that the
prize-a very large sum of money
was to be used for the benefit Of sever
81 poor women in the city, whose hus-
bands had been killed by the explosion
of . boiler in . factory where they
worked. Besides the natural pride of
the sailor in his craft, the poor women's
interests also made Harry anxious to
win the prize. and he resolved to strain
every muscle to this end.
The Flying fish had goue about
mile ahead of the Wrenton, when the
young man suddenly taking advantage
Of what he had been waiting fora
flaw of wind. which. striking the former
vessel, sent her round like top-clap-
ped on additional canvas, and went
laundering past the other craft. down
upon her beam ends, with the white.
water flying from her lee rail and roar
ing about her gallant bows.
Hooray hoorsy cheered her crew,
waving their caps. while Bella clapped
her hands. her cheeks glowing with q
brighter red than before.
The Flying fish, caught in the flaw,
had lost some Of her canvas, and it was
several minutes before she could recover
from her confusion.
BY this time the Wronton was dash
ing along far ahead, her white hull
half buried in the sun-lighted water.
Crofton. however. was determined
fellow. not easily discouraged.
He went about shouting his orders,
and assisting in their execution with
the steady coolnsss Of true seaman.
80 that in short time the Fling hsh
was again showing her heels to tao
blue sea.caps behind her.
For some time she gained steady up.
on the other vessel, preceiviug which
Clifton clapped on sn additional stay
sail, and hoisted another ss6 above his
mainsail. adding greatly to the vessels
speed.
How much further have We to 60 to
win inquired Belle.
About fifteen miles.
She heaved . sigh Of disappointment.
They may beat us. then. sfter oil.
They shall not beat us. answered
Harry, determinedly.
The Flying fish had set more sail.
She was, in fact. % full Of canvas that
her hull, almost the same color OF the
water. could not be distinguished.
Suddenly there was lull in the
breeze which had hithorto filed the
Wrenton's sails, while Che Flying fish
seemed to stand along IS she had hith-
srto done. II was plain that the
breeze had not ahated in her direct
ion.
Harry glanced up. perceived. how
ever, By the appearance OF the clouds.
that this lull was only the prelude OF
. fresh gale that had Jet been expect
ed. he was impatient for the coming
Of the gale ~ the Flying hsh was rapid
u hauling up on him.
She had. in fact, arrived within
speaking distance before the temporary
lull was felt By her.
Croftou on his Quartsr-deck. lifted bis
cap out Of respect to Belle.
How now, Cliftons hs shouted;
think ne ars going 70 have . blov!
AZ, q, ansuersd The other, and. Il
I'm not mistaken it'll take us in : few
minutes.
So / think. pointing ont > BIG. yellow
cloud rolling along the sky from the
wsn6 Ward