The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1883-03-15
JACKS ROMANCE.
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Handsome Jack Williams sat by the
window in his room, trying to sew some
buttons on his clothes. ~
Jack was a bachelor and very poor.
He was a law clerk and had been rather
wild, hence his poverty.
"Confound the needlel The things
bewitchedw and he threw the garments
down with quite savage air..
After cogitating for some time, he
jumped up.
II can't stand this, and / WON'T" he
said. ''Its as bad as being in prison
though thanks to my natural incompati-
bility, / have never been in the Tombs or
IGdlow street, l want some fresh air,
and III have it.
He leaned his head on his hand and
thought. Ga
His meditation was not pleasant.
"Pll go to Coney Island or I shall have
the blues" at last he exclaimed. III
As he walked along the beach at
Brighton he saw happy faces, while he
knew that his was gloomy and sad.
After nearly all had gone home, while
still watching the sea, he thoug ght he
heard scream. come pealing from the
briny ocean. Si'ssEaee} - f.Al@~
Again and again he heard it. Il
Atlast he saw, just peeping out of the
rippling surface of the water, foot
"My life on't-a woman in distressp'
he exclaimed, and then, stripping off his
coat and vest, he rushed into the water
and swan out TO where he had seen the
foot.
He saw before him a lovely face,
ghostly white. 893s5iss-5E
To seize the long, dark hair, which
Aoated on all sides of her head, and tow
the young lady to the shore, was but the
work of few moments.
When he had carried the rescued one
on the beach; Jack found his prize con-
sisted Of a young lady of ravishing
beauty, attired in an ample but fascinat-
ing bathing costume.
To attempt to restore the animation
which seemed entirely suspended was
Jacks first care; but his well-directed
effort appeared vain, until he SO far for
got himself as to press a kiss upon her
lips. Ia
A faint rose blush came to her cheeks.
Then was Jack struck fair in the heart
BY an arrow from mischieyous little
Cupid.
He wondered what he could do to get
assistance, for the beach was deserted.
Presently he heard the FLASHING of oars; ;
and, looking up, saw boat making for
the shore txE 49, -
A tall, foreign-looking gentleman
jumped out of the boat and gazed at the
prostrate girl, then uttered q low cry of
grief - st y
@Ali!c,s-my Alice! Oh, my daughter
mo, sir" answered Jack, ''the lady is
not dead y - t& E tsa
'Thank ,HeavenI" and then, turning
to the, men who had rowed him to the
beach, he said: "Take her on board the
yacht, and you, sir, must go with us, and
explain, 81, 4>-I.t, errT1 NJ
''But, sir," began Jack. - '-'~'&-
"Not a word, sir" said the old gentle
man, fiercely, "not word, you must
come on board" v
"My coat and-''--
'Confound your coat and--whatever
1t is, you can explain all on the Yacht"
Jack wondered what he should do.
but at last decided that he was in foran
adventure he might as we'll go on the
yacht.
Il will go with you, sir" he said.
The boat was rowed out to the side of
large yacht lying in New York Bay.
The young lady was carried on board
IN the arms of her father, and consigned
to the care of Mr.. Simonman, the we'll
known and highly-esteemed physician.
Now, sir, said the old gentleman to
JACK my name is Daniel .1tiledoIIar.
and the girl Alice is my daughter. Tell
me what happened' T
:. Jack Williams gave a very dramatic
recital OF what had really occurred, and
at the close of it was astonished by the
lefvor with which the great millionaire
grasped his hand and almost embraced
him. ~ ''N0''
10 into the cabin, my dear Jack, and
Change yeur clothes" tkEgF&E
But, sir" commenced Jack.
SamF' shouted the old gentleman.
Yes, sir," answered that worthy, who
was as black as midnightsg q
Get this gentleman a suit of nv
Clothes sEs~ KE ~ 3 ss = 1T
JACK was taken into the cabin, and
speedily transformed himself into q
tasnienable Murray Hill swell.
sam returned and announced that the
young young lady awaited him in the grand
JACK was glad to be able to paw his
resp aespects to the lovely female he had res
en reaching the saloon, he stood
amazed; He never believed it possible
y ctowdso many luxuries into the saloon
OF yacht. 7 ssear ~ ''''-O0Ai
most Welcome" 's1'-'SN''''-'