New-York tribune., 1880-06-20

barrel which had been converted into chair while
vessel was to sail at O'clock that evening. The
captain and pilot were both on board. Ihe chiet
officer was trying the wind by means OF 1eather
pennant, The second officer was giving orders
about ropes here and sails there. very one seemed
alive with interest The afternoon wore on, ana
the ship was to sail in an hours % time 70 Tho crddv
where most of the passengers some with 1rlenus;
had assembled for a cup of tea. The doctor had
attached himself to them. and was amusing Annie
whom lie knew "Thats Mrs. Blundell, wife, of
Colonel Blunden, and her two girls and the other
iady is Mrs. Macpherson-and her two daughters"
said The doctor III Whisper. Indeed" said Annie,
who, finding her tea tlayoress, was glad to take
survey of the six human beings seated opposite.
In the meantime commotion WIS going on ont
side. More passengers were evidently expected and
last" said the steward. Each side of curs" whls-
pcred Annie to Dick q am interested 10 see VINO
they are" She would liked to have risen nut SnG
was sitting with her back to the cuddy door, AMI
did not feel sufficiently at home among SO many
strangers to leave Dicks side. So she waited keep
ing her attention alive until they should pass INTO
Il expect those are the Carpthers at last said
one of the Miss Blundclls Il never, yet Knew
Sarah Caruthers in time for anything" said Mrs;
Blndell. You may depend upon 1t the snip VIII
have to sail without her. But yo9 forget mamma,
she told us they aTge o sdme one ne ~ going out
Very likely that has delayed theln," SAID one
daughter. =" You are altOgsther wrong, mamma, I
this time for there Mrs Caruthers and her nus
band" cried the other daughter Do let us 80 out
and meet them" , .,ot,o.+or
talking about celebrated case going on at that
time the end of which they cannot learn for many
months. But Annie's interest went with the
BIundcils, and her ear caught all they said After
they had exchanged greetings, she heard Srs'
Caruthers say addressing some one who had evil
is the Young lady under my charge; Allow me 10
introduce you to Mrs. Blundel and her daughters
Adelaide Brand" As though she had hern struck
by Il plow, Annie heard the name, and shlvered
with pain; Bnt she kept silence }y no word Ia or
look would she betray what she felt. Dick hld
not heard he too much cngrossed IN his discuS.
sion with the doctor. But what would he say
The party outside moved forward toward their
cabins, Mis-. Carutncrs leading the way They haI
to pass Dick and his wife, Annics heart beat; ana
argument, turned to her. and said " 1t rs hot ana
s1y here let MS 90 on deGk c 1GTc frneH RrnnJ
who passing him at that instant: She saw ana
recognized hIn. An exquisite smile expressive
face, as she exclaimed, Offering him her hand to to
shake: - You knew, then. that | was comingf
No. apsWegcd Pick gTayeiy his f4gG as m, wtG hnGs as
hant III his, he said: ALLOW me to Introduce you
A f;mt "Om escaped from Adelaide, as the two
ladies bawed TO each other: and then Miss Brand
passed on To her cabin, leaving Dick looking mo
Annie's eyes with intense and mingled feeling;
underlined dread. They were silent for 2 very few
minutes; and then Dick whispered huakily: Come
into the cabin" Annie followed him. hen they
were there he exclaimed. i'll voice tull 0t ~
tcnsity: You believe me, don't you knew moth
ing of thls-Cf her being a passenger. But Annie
You believe me" cried Dick. knccling beside her in
nerpleNtV and distress. Yes she sohGcd-" q yes.
But, Dick. can't bear the feeling Of it. Forgive
arms round her husbands neck as She confessed
this to him.
Look here Annie he cried star staTtns a, III III
have everything up from the ihOd and forfeit our
passages You shall not 90 il Won don't like
No, no; won hear OF your niahihg Surl r,i S,
feeling have. shall never he able to see or think
of her without remembering that once she was as
"Nonsense, Annie! Listen to reason. You are
my wife, darling he said endGrly ana M th@n ne
hGaPGd rnTGaGhrs nnt on GJ a&i"SI~ Hrend Or aNH
Forgive me Dick, darling, and don't be angry
with yourself. 1t was my fault Tor being 50 in4,l
tive But promise YOU, from this moment that
will never alludc to the subject again. And; Wit,
an effort she dried her tears and smiled Dlck looked
at her with puzzled air ana then was IAN 10 'akr
her at her word. and they went on deck together
They sat in one of the StcT-scets, and watched lnc
shore rccede from their view How long would II
he before they should sec il again The Thought
was not without its vein of sadness. and they were
silent Other paSsengcrs soon followed them upon
deck and were sitting walking rs Their lncina-
accompaniei by Miss Brand. Dick was holding his
wife's hand, which tremblcd and turned coIn
within his own when Miss Brand appeared. II
greatly DISTRESSED him to think that his wife should
Suffer and he determined TO let Miss Brand under
stand that their position toward each Othcr must 4
that of total strangers throughout the voyage. II
was a painful situation for all parucs bul ti'rc
was only one course for HIM to take. -,
oarI and under thc plea of smoking Il cigarette he
returned TO the deck, where Miss Brand ana tlc
CarIthcrs still were. Adelaide Brand was sttlng.n
When nh Dick passed her. - Ar. Munro" he heard
her call and lie turned round To- reply for TINS
| was the opportunity he was watching Tor. IL dWid W
NOT lessen the trying nature OF the moment when lie
looked up and saw that her eyes were tul oi tears
| d" All Dick ~ she exclaimed. ,
we must he rs strangers. pity you rom my sou
do; aud had known you % wcIr coiliig t Mctni
have forfeited my P3sSaEi aTra aIr leave n ysGf out
| of tLc question have but one duty, and that You
| must see and know. For the futnre we must De iS
strangers it cannot be otherwise after an tiat niS
honpened Forgive me, and pity me. GOd KNOWS,
| feel for you. God bless you!
He spoke in a low hurried voice; In fcw mn
| utes all was sad and hc went forward 70 smoke
his cigarette leaving her in despair. She had seen
aud read his face. and knew but too We vel how how
| that From first TO last the misfortune was hers
| the fault not his. She was the prey OF the gods,
nd must submit that is IT ss cSf Tbst %t'n%%s %as
what he had saId. There was only one way OF obey;
| ing him. 1t might kill her, perhaps hut she would
| do it-she would never see HIM again
II was far on into the dawn when Annie awoke.
| The ship had made some way during tle night,
and they were now out at sea- inc '2rgd ",S h
the novelty of the sight, Annie got up and sat be-
fs s%s bncs her lo sea throwing up Of white
foam Here and there were other ships. some home
| ward Others outward bound and beyond, the long
| line OF English cliffs rose from the sea, and
SEEMED to care not for the Love oh!dH they y,, H.
| spired in the hearts OF those approaching thel'
or those who might never these shores again.
She was abunt to return to her berth. when her
attention was arrested .hy sigh that came, as she
| Thought from without the ship Bending f9rwar
| tbrongh the port she saw Adelaide Brand, who
was leaning from her port and weeping bitterly.
| failinp overheard for her cabin was opposite to
| the manchains. that hung before her window or
nnrt Her ntfifnhn WIS evidently one of despalr, rs