Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-03-02

Long, he replied, needed and had
no more competent adviser than his
wife. She is noble, highly intelligent
woman. and. like himself. an enthusiast
upon the subject of Arctic exploration.
She has read and studied everything
that experience and science have made
known upon that topic. is familiar with
the minutest details of every endeavor
ever made for the penetration of the
profound veil of mystery overhanging
that field of most daring adventure
Could she possibly have done so. she
would have been most glad to accom-
pany him upon his expedition, sharing
his hardships, his perils and his fate.
That. however. was manifestly imprac-
ticable. as she had the good sense to
recognize. l think one of the most
touching episodes ever witnessed was
! the parting between Lieutenant De
/ Long and his wife. and know that the
pang of separation was heightened
by her regret that she could not
share his trials in the heroic
endeavor for the attainment of the pur-
pose in which her heart was as much
bound up as his. We went out of the
bay of San Francisco with tug follow
| ing us to take back those who were to
return. and not word was spoken of
the separation momentarily drawing
nearer. Finally, when we had got
pretty well out, Lieutenant De Long
came to me and said: 1t is time to GO
A small boat was lowered from the side
and manned; he and Mrs. De Long got
! into it. | followed them, and he gave
the order to pull away for the tug.
During that short trip the silence in the
little boat was oppressive, painful be-
yond description, the only sound being
the thump of the oars in the row.
locks. and the swash of the water.
When we reached the side of the tug.
Lieutenant DE Long pressed his wife's
hand and simply said goodbye She
stepped upon the tug, and. turning,
bent upon her husband look in which
there was expressed the most poignant
feeling, mingled with devout silent
prayer for his safety and success.
For an instant he seemed to
hesitate. as if for the moment
unnerved by her attitude and
look; then, recovering his self-con-
troll. turned to his men, and in
shrill, strong voice, commanded: Pull
away. menr Soon their swiftly-plied
boat placed them alongside the jean
nette. Wesaw him mount the side. saw
the vessel bear away, and watched her
in silence until she was mere speck
upon the distant horizon, without
word being spoken. Then. finally,
when the Jeanette was fading from;
sight, Mrs. De Long said to me: Please,
let's go below; | want to be alone for
moment | complied wi Ii her request.
soon, however, almost Immediately in
deed, such was her power of self-con-
troll, and believe. also, her confidence
in her husband ultimate success and
happy return to her. that she regained
her self-posSession and entered into con-
versation. 1t was such manifestation
of bravery on the part of woman as
never saw before and never expect to
witness again. But she has never had
any doubt, and has none now, OF the
safety of her husband and his ultimate
return TO his native land. She was here
only 4 few days ago. and we have been
in almost constant consultation or COM
munication during the two years or more
in which the fate of her husband has
been shrouded in obscurity."
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