Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1883-10-24
An AFFAIR OF HONoI.

An AFFAIR OF HONOI..
The hot rays of July sun cam,
down with uncomfortable intensit,
upon the glaring white sand of tn,
beach, as somewhat fiashily-attired
young man shielded himself with a,
umbrella, and watcAsd the more active
specimens of humanity disporting them
selves III the brine, which was tossed
rather tumultuously 10y strong southerl,
breeze.
by graci0us!" he muttered at length
THAT girl ia the blue-bathing suit had
better be a little more careful: she'll
get beyond her depth"
And he took a few steps nearer to
the bathers-mostly females, one OF
whom, little distance from the rest
seemed decidedly venturesome, the re.
cedlng waves forming dangerous
undertow.
''There.-I thought so!'' he cried
tiiLging away his umbrella and dashing
across the narrow strip of sand, as a
cry of alarm rose up from the water,
and blue-clad form disappeared from
sight. drawn under by the backward
rush If the waves.
He met the next incoming wave, but
succeeded in getting beyond it, as a
white face appeared in sight and a pair
of plump arms were held deSpairingly
toward him.
tie was strong swimmer, and, spite
of his clothing, which impeded him
somewhat, managed to reach and
grasp the imperiled 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, III measure, and bat
tied manfully with the turbulent ele-
ment, SO successfully that the next
breaker landed them, breathless and
exhausted, upon the beach-in safe
position, If not a graceful one.
You should keep within the protec-
ton of the life-lines," enjOined the
rescuer, as he assisted the half-stran-
gled damsel to her feet.
And moment after she appeared IN
bathing house, leaving him to cast
rueful glancss at his ruined clothing,
and wonder who the pretty girl was
whom he had saved.
And then he realized that he was
bareheaded, his hat having disappeared
in the hungry NAV 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 lovellheS
burst upon him, and in place of the
frantic, terror-stricken girl OF q lew
moments before, he beheld a styllshly-
dressed Young lady, her amber-br0wn
eyes shining with mirth and her face
,iinpling with smiles, tripping dalntiiy
toward him.
IL am exceedingly grateful" " she
said. in a clear, low voice, land ieei
that | must apologize for being the
source of so much inconvenience 10
YOU. | had no thought that the water
had such power''-and she drew up
her pretty shoulders with a sllghl
shiver. as she gazed at the Incoming
waves. :. :,
.-Oh-I-please don't mention II,
stammered the young man, VINO was
little used to ladies' society, Dowihe
his batless head and fumbling III MS
vest pocket, from which ne ore"
piece of drenched pasteboard upon
which she could just decipher:
.'P. Fillmore,
Boston, Mass.
81 am from the Hub myself, SUE
said lauehingly, her white teeth gieaih'
mo between her ripe-red lips; and hei
shapely hand drew forth Iiny Gu
case. from which she abstracteu uatn',
bit of enameled bristol-Doaru' os'iine
the legend:
Miss Olive Orrington, ;.
Ellington avenue, BOSTON.
The heart between Peter flilnoie =
saturated vest gave quick throp as ht
Glanced at the card and recognizea ti'
aristocratic locality in which she lVeI,
II hope, Miss Orrlngton, you or. w."
receive no i'll effects from youi il''"0
And then he stopped confusedly, as
silver laugh rippled from her ini .nae, raps
..Excuse me, but there IS llttie uanso'
of that as | was already In the water
hnt I fear most disastrous consequence.
would have ensued but for your aiimr har.
assistance. You are the one WIZ Ha',
suffered.n and she looked coiiiii,., ,.n
atiyely at his drenched attire anu "''
covered head. ,;ctino
Never mind that, he said, pic p,ch,Iise nnie
nm his umbrella, which had been d,tn, L1n
ing about ON the sand. ~ can sne,s01 S
mS S defenceless head with this, ara anu
have other hats at the house wneLe @ >,
am stopping. Have you friendS s1 nGiet an
mot any, she returned, ~
stopping at the hotel yonder. ,r;vat,
And l am boarding at a prrada' prad
house lust over the hill," he answer swell,
as She stopped and looked lnqufn quIf msr;
at him: land / consider myself vel! int
fortunate i'm making your acqua,m, ,,na
ance. even under such adverse ciio Jun
If was the most grandiloquent speeJI, II,
he had ever made, but he felt a,hLa hini
repaid by the bright smile VIII . w Ml hi
she rewarded him, and as ne s.'. anaIes
boarding-house that evening naiio'IN ;ah h,
thrill pervaded his being to WHICH :"
had heret fore been a stranger po,e
II had been the custom VI st =
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