The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-11-08
AN AFFAIR OF HONOI,

The hot rays Of Il July sun came
down with uncomfortable intenSi tv
upon the glaring white sand of the
beach, as a somewhat tlashily-attired
young man shielded himself with an
umbrella, and watched the more active
specimens of humanity disporting them
selves in the brine, which was tossed
rather tumultuously by strong southerly
breeze.
''By graciousl' he muttered at length
'"That girl in the blue-bathing suit had
better be Il little more careful; she'll
get beyond her DEPTH"
And he took Il few steps nearer to
the batherS-mOStly females, one of
whom, a little distance from the rest.
seemed decidedly ventureSome, the re.
cedlng waves forming Il dangerous
undertow.
"Thcre!--I thought sol" he cried
lllngmg away his umbrella and dashing
across the narrow strip of sand, as a
| cry or alarm rose up from the water,
and blue-clad form disappeared from
sight. drawn under by the backward
rush tf the waves.
lie met the next incoming wave, but
| succeeded i'll getting beyond it, as a
White face appeared III sight and pair
of plump arms were held despairingly
toward him.
lie was a strong swimmor, "AI, ,rito
| OF his olnthing, which impeded him
somewhat, managed to reach and
grasp the imperilcd maiden ere the
saline waters closed over her again.
His heart throbbed, as her arms
clutched about his neck, and it seemed
altogether probable that they would
perish together; but he broke from her
clinglng grasp, in measure, and bat
tied manfully with the turbulent ele-
ment, SO successfully that the next
breaker landed them, breathless and
exhausted, upon the bcach-in safe
position, If not graceful one.
"You should keep within the protec-
ton Of the lfe-lines," enjoined the
rescuer, as he assisted the half-stran-
glcd damsel to her feet.
And Il moment after she appeared in
Il bathing house, leaving him to cast
rucful glanceS at his ruined clothing,
and wonder who the pretty girl was
whom he had saved.
And then he realized that he was
Dareheaded, his hat having disappeared
i'll the hungry maw Of the waters, that
rolled and tumbled, as though seeking
more substantial victims.
In an incredibly short space of time
the door of the little box opened again
and a bewildering vision of loyolines
burst upon him, and III place of the
frantic, tcrrOr-strcken girl of few
moments before, he bchold a stylishly-
dressed young lady, her ambcr-brown
eyes shining with mirth and her face
dimpling with smiles, tripping daintily
toward him.
~ am exceedingly grateful" she
said, i'll clear, low voice, land fee
that must apologize for being the
source of so much Inconvenience tC
you. l had no thought that the water
had such power''-and she drew NJ
her pretty shoulders with Il Slight
shiyer, as she gazcd at the incoming
waves.
| "Oh-I-pleaso don't mention it, >
stammcrcd tho young man, who was
little used to ladies' society, bowling
his hatless head and fumbling in hi
vest pocket, from which he drew
piece Of drenched pastcboarl upor
which she could just dcciphcr:
"P. Fillmore,
Boston, Mass"
VI am from the 'llub' myself" Shl
said, laughingly, her white teeth gleam
ing between her ripc-red lips; and he
shapely hand drew forth a tiny care
case, from which she distracted a daint,
bit Of cnameled bristol-board, bearing
the lcgcnd
Miss Olive Orrington,
Ellington avenue, Boston,.
The heart between Peter Fillmore
saturated vest gave quick throb as III
glanced at the card and recognized TIN
aristocratic locality in which she lived
81 hope, Miss Orrington, you will
receive no i'll effects from your INNER
SiOn."
And then he stopped confusedly, as
silver laugh rippled from her full lips
"EXcuse mo, but there is little DANCE
of that, as l was already in the water
but fear most disastrous consequence
would have ensucd but for your timel
assistance. You are the one who hay
J suffered" and she looked commisel
atiyely at his drcnchcd attire and un
covered head.
"Never mind that" he said, picltinj
up his umbrella, which had been roll
ing about OH the sand. IL can shelte
my defcnceless head with this, and
.. have other hats at tho house where
am stopping. Have you friends here?
"Not any," she returned, II ar
stopping at the hotel yonder.''
"And 1 am boarding at a privat