Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-08-06
NO. 1874.
Gales ano Skettbes.
From Tinsley's Magazine.
on THE VOYAGE OUT.
Continued from Yesterday. }

some with friends, had assembled for
cup of tea The Doctor had attached
himself 70 them, and was amusing Annie
hv telling her the names OF those fellow
passengers whom he knew.
That's Mrs. Blundell. wife of Colonel
Blundell. and her two girls, and the other
lady is Mrs. MacpherSon-and her two
daughters" said the doctor. in n whisper.
Indeed" said Annie, who, finding her
tea flavorless, was glad TO take u survey
OF the six human beings who We're seated
opposite.
In the meantime a commotion was 90
ing on outside. More passengers were
evidently expected. and We're coming on
board.
Its No. . and No IL cabins ut last"
said the steward.
Each side of ours whispered Annie
to Dick.
I'm interested to see who they are"
She would like to have risen. but she was
sitting with her back to the cuddy door,
and did not feel sufficiently al home among
so many strangers to leave Dicks side.
SO she waited, Keeping her attention alive
until they should pass into their cabin.
i expect these are the Caruthers at
last" said one OF the Miss Blundells
But you forget, mamma, she told rs
they were telegraphed to at the last me-
ment to take charge of some one going
out Very likely that has delayed thcm.'
said one daughter.
You are altogether wrong. mamma.
this time, for there are Mrs. Caruthers and
her husband )" cried one of the daughters.
''Do let us go out and meet them
They went, leaving Dick, Annie and
| tb,, fall In, ahn plnh Al
ease going on at that time. the end of
But Annie's interest went with the Blum
dells. and her ear caught all they said.
After they had exchanged greetings she
heard Mrs Caruthers say, addressing
some one who had evidently remained
hitherto in the background.
This is the young lady under my
charge Allow me to -iNtroducc you TO
Mrs. Blundel and daughtcrs--vcry old
friends of mine. Mrs. Bundcll, Miss
Adelaide Brand
As though she had been struck by Il
blow. Annie heard the name, and shiv-
cred with pain But she kept silence. BY
no word or look would she betray what
she felt Dick had not heard he was too
much engrossed in his discussion with the
Doctor But what would he say? Did
he know?
The party outside moved forward to-
ward the cabins. Mrs. Caruthers leading
the way They had to pass Dick and his
wife. Annie's heart beat and all but stood
still as Dick. having finished his argument.
turned to her and said:
at is hot and stuffy here; let us go on
deck"
He rose, turnedround, and then his eye
fell upon Ade aide Brand, who was pass
ing him at that instant. She knew and
recognized him. An exquisite smile, ex-
pressive of both JOY and surprise, shone
over her beautiful face, as she exclaimed,
offering him her hand to shake:
"You knew, then. that was comingP'
NO" answered Dick, gravely, his face
as white as death mo. | did not"
Then taking Annie's hand in his. he said.
"Allow me to introduce you to my wife,"
A faint "O!' escaped from Adelaide as
the two ladies bowed to each other, and
then Miss Brand passed on to her cabin.
leaving Dick looking into Annie's eyes
with intense and mingled feeling. And
both their hearts were filed with sense
of underlined dread.
They were silent for a few minutes
and then Dick whispered huskily:
| ~ ONE 1ntO Inc caDln.
Annie followed him. When they were
there, he exclaimed. in a voice full of IN
tensity. "You believe me, don't you? /
knew nothing of this--of her being pas
senger.''
But Annie could not answer him for
passionate sobbing.
'Sav YOU believe me,'' cried Dick,
kneeling beside her in perplexity and dis
tress.
Yes she sobbed--''O yes. But.
Dick. can't bear the feeling of it, For
give me- but | shall llate--to see her.
And she flung her arms round her hus-
bands neck as she confessed this to him.
Look here, ANNIE" he cried. starting
up. There is yet half an hour, say the
word, and III have everything up from
the hold and forfeit our passages You
shall not go If you don't like
"No, no; ! won't hear of you making
such a sacrifice; I'll bear it. know am
foolish, but it is a feeling have. shall
never be able to see or think Of her with
out remembering that once she was as
near TO you as-l am
Nonsense, Annie! Listen to reason
Yor are my wife, darling" he said ten
Idearly and then he heaped reproaches on
his foolshness for having told her any
thing about Adelaide Brand.
Forgive me. Dick darling, and don't
be angry with yourself. 1t was my fault
for being so inquisitive. But ] promise
.you, from this moment, that will never
tallude to the subject again"
And, with an effort. she dried her tears
and smiled.
Dick looked at her with a puzzled air,
and then was fain to take her at her word
and they went on deck together. They
sat in one of the stern-shcets, and watched
the shore recede from their view. How
long wonld it be before they should see
it again. The thought was not without
its shade of sadness, and they were silent.
Other passengers soon followed them on
deck, and were sitting or walking, as
their inclination dictated. Presently the
Caruthers came, accompanied by Miss
Brand.
Dick was holding his wife's hand which
trembled and turned cold within his own
when Miss Brand appeared. 1t greatly