Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-03

Hde.., fthe9boat has notbsep damaged
too much, and there is water enough on
| the bar, we need not he afraid Of the
breakers Another moment and they
were in the midst of the white, SETTLING
sea, with all its terrible power, 1t was
beautiful TO see the little boat ris fronl
the depths and skim the crests as Ii ishtly
as if it were stormy petrol, and soul
inspiring to watch the sublime courage
OF the noble woman at the helm. 4 smile
on her lips betokened her confidence,
and the exaltation Of victory was al
ready flashing from her eyes. Upon the
bosom OF an enormuRs wave the boat
was hurled far in toward shore, and
fell with sudden, awful shock upon the
adamantine sand that broke its keel aud
rent its sides. Eldon lay upon the SAID
where he had fallen, insensible, but
the beautiful girl hovered over him
unharmed. Glancing back she found
the following wave about to engulf
them, and hiuging herself down on the
insensate body of Eldon, she dug her
hands and arms to the elbow down into
the shifting sands. The wave lifted
them together, carried them few feet,
but dropped them again in its quick
retreat. Regaining her feet, aud gifted
for the moment with supernatural
strength, Mary raised Eldon in her arms
and FASTENED up the beach to the high
green bank. But the light of thanks
died out Of her eyes as she saw how cold
and inauimate he lay.
Help Help! Is there noneto heart
she cried, as she ran wildly to and fro.
Her call was answered, "A man came,
padding down the stream, from the
same direction in which Eldon had come,
sprang lightly on the beach. and hurried
toward her. -
is he still alive, oaam ltoo late"
1t was Gray, bringing with him food
aud stinulants. we must revive him
here he continued, after examining his
While he busied himselfoyer his friend
aud built fire, she related to him briefly
the incidents of the last two hours
My father brought me to Newbury-
port a month ago, hoping that the sea
air might benefit my health. ] have
spent most Of that time upon The water,
and had become SO expert in the man.
agement of boat that no alarm was
felt by friends as ventured further,
and further into the bay. This morning
the ocean looked 50 grand after yester-
days storm that | was tempted to brave
its power. Very soon after leaving the
shelter OF the river | was being made the
plaything of the winds ana waves. |
lost all self.possesion, and steered di-
rectly tor shore, but not until | was al.
most in those terrible breakers did |
realize my danger. Then right before me
oomed up that great rock-bul where
s it now! Although it seems now to
lave been swallowed up by the sea, l
5hen felt that here was something that
lad always withstood the fury Of the
Atlantic, and l ran my boat right at it,
without thought Of the consequence.
fortunately it lodged in crevice, and
vas there held fast until he came to my
'escue. knew not till afterwarl his
lreadful condition. / have heard you
falling him John, she added, while the
'ich red, blood bloomed in her face, Tell
ne something about him. Poor soul, how
10 has suffered
Her eyes filled tears, while her voice
and slowly repeated, Poor
Oulv
4 can tell you little that you do not
Suow already replied Gray, who now
,egan to divine the situation. The one
reed of his life has been pure, fair wo-
mans friendship. five can restore him
o life he will become new man, he
glancing significantly at her.
They had been unwearying in their
tiorts to restore vitality, and were now
ewarded by seeing Eldon open his eyes,
While the single word, Mary came
from his lips.
why, that is my name,' exclaimed
he How could he have known itV
Holding his hand she felt slight
ressure in reply, and, with his eyes
xed on her as though he yeared to lose
he fair vision, he replied:
i dreamed 1t, Mary. and the rest of
he dream will prove as true. Ino lon.
er fear death; everything is made clear
o my vision. Mary, Mary he repeated,
yelling tenderly on the name, it was ,
Mary that brought Christ into the