Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-03-02
II ED L MPTION:
WoMAN'S POWER.
wRIrrES FOR TIE ISTRLLi0ESCRR.
CHAPTER XIII.


lets: yet the very fierceness of the storm.
the anger OF the rebelious waters, was
sweet to her when she though: Of the
torturing moment in Tracy NJ rln's arms.
80 She moved on as rapidly as possible,
handling the oars dexterously as one ac-
cu~tnmed to the business. Her hat had
ia.ien oft, and lay at the bottom OF tn Q
boat; her dark hair, reaching far below
her waist, was heavy and dipping with
ram. and sometimes Lina's AIMS would
become SO tired that it was impossible
'"r her To use them, and then she would
drop the oars, letting the skitf float along
the water at will. After while the
storm abatcd, the heavens seemingly
satisfied for the time with its well-spent
anger. began to clear away, and once
more the sun 5 face shone iair and bright
Lima was glad of this. for she knew it
would be late before she reached home.
and She felt little trepidation at the
thought of i solitary walk through the
streets on a starless, cloudy night; but
10 her delight the sun. was clear and
bright She was within mile of home
at least she felt sure that she could not
he further than this, for already the
dark profile OF Washington reflected It's
murky shadows on the evening sky.
Georgetown, sleeping on the other side
"i the creek. was also distinctly visible,
aud every splash of the oars brings her
! nearer and nearer. until at last she stands
in the twilight on the muddy, dismal
shore. wondering which way to 60.
Two fishermen standing close by saw
asked her ii he could be OF any service.
Lima recognized in him the good old
man who brought fresh fish to Mrs. Du-
/ pont 5 during the season. She had been
, TO the poor mans house, where he had q
/ sick child, and helped the mother to
nurse it back to lite; therefore she did
/ ed her. in his rough, honest way. wha.
, he could do for her, she bade him lead
her by the shortest and most private way
! home
by the way. Uncle jim. (tor every
one called the old man by that nancy
who was that aisagreeable looking man
with you?'
In faith, Miss Lima. that's more than
l know myself; he came down to the
shore while l was hauling in ny net.
think he is q stranger here. He was
asking me if knew Mr. Myrtle. and
where he lived-it seemed he had som.
business with him.
Uncle Jim said Lima, will you try
to find out what that man waE.s here
It vcu succeed will You let me know2"
The old man gave his word, and Lima
was sure that he would keep it Jim
went with Lima to the door; and she put
II trw silver pieces into his hand. and
thanked him many times for his kind
ness Then she closed the door cav
tiously, and stole softly up to her room
She turned the gas on, and proceeded to
remove her wet clothes. during which
time her mind was busy, framing an ex,
cu-e tor coming home in the manner ir
which >hc DID She was safe in one re
>prrl. for she knew that Tracy woulC
never tell that she refused to come home
with him. She was very sure that ht
would pretend that he could not find her
and had come home without her. Thi
She had Il great deal rather he would do
Tor she preferred that they would believe
this than know the truth.
When she went down stars every one
seemed to see her looking so fresh anc
drv. Clara flew to her and said,
Dear Lima, it was too bad that VI
were compelled to leave you; but th'
crowd was in furry about the rain. ant
we thought that Mr. Myrtle would bring
YOU in before the rain. What dreadful
drive you must have had. through al
this Storm
Il did not have the pleasure of riding.
said Lima, composedly.
r "What ?' said Clara, breathlesslv
"you surely did not walk that distance
through the rain and mud
1 ''No. you dear little goose" said Linz
laughing heartily. Then to satisfy he
friend, and to remove her anxiety. sh,
related her adventure on the water.
, You brave, brave girl" said Clara
II do not see for my life how you coul'
do such thing"
Easy enough said Lima; ''for dom
You know that a drowning man vii
catch at a straw"
But" said Clara. "you are not
man; nor were you holding on to straws
either
NO: but had a sure and firm hol,
on something more substantial. though
and had to hold to them, too. or it !
more than likely that | would be lik
I he man who let 60 OF the straw. Clara
Just wish you could have seen me:
would have frightened you. because yo
are so afraid of water Don't YOU re
member when Sister Frances used t.
take us out for awalk how You woul,
beg her not to go too near the creek an,
that is where was almost dying to o
all the time?"
Yes" said Clara; Il remember wha
n coward used to be and am consciou
of the fact that am but one degree bet
ter'in that respect now.'
ITO prove to you. Clara. how hare
and earnestly l worked. will Just lie,
you examine my poor hands,
Her friend caugh. her hand. and hele
1t up to the light. and found that the sof
flesh was covered with blisters ant
bleeding in places. This, of course
touched Clara's tender heart, and sh.
turned to her aunt to know what mus
be done; but that lady had quietly with
. drawn herself She was uneasy abou
her brother, and not beng willing to en-
dure the suspense any longer, she or
dercd Ben, the faithful old hostler, to q,