The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1883-03-07
JACKS ROMANCE.

"Ooufound the needlew ff.tfff
Handsome Jack Williams at by the
window in his roomj trying to sew some
buttons on his clothes
Jack was q bachelor and very poor.
He was q law clerk and had been rather
wild, hence his poverty.
"Confound the needlei The things
bewitchedP' and he threw the garments
down with quite q savage air.
After cogitating for some time, he
jumped up.
Il can't stand this, and 1 won't" he
said. Its ss bad as being in prison
though thanks to my natural incompati-
bility, Ihave never been in the Tombs or
Ludlow street. 1 want some fresh air,
He leaned his head on his hand and
thought h41 -rtf II. aasfT1 q
His meditation was not pleasant.
"Pn 90 to Coney Island or / shall have
the blues" at last he exclaimed.
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 thought he
heard scream come pealing from the
Again and again he heard it.
At last he saw, Just peeping out of the
nppling surface of the water, 8 foot
my life on't-a woman in distresp
he exclaimed, and then, stripping OF his
coat and vest, he rushed into the water
and swan out to where he had seen the
foot
He saw before him q lovely face,
ghostly white.
To seize the long, dark hair, which
hoated on all sides Of her head, and tow
the young lady to the shore, was bat 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 30 far for
got himself as to press kiss upon her
lips.
A faint rose blush came to her cheeks.
Then was Jack struck fair in the heart
by an arrow from mischevous little
Cupid.
He wondered what he could do to get
assistance, for the beach was deserted.
Presently he heard the plashing of oars;
and, looking up saw a boat making for
the shore.
A tail, foreign-looking gentleman
jumped out of the boat and gazed at the
PROSTATE girl, then uttered low cry of
grief. 1. rrrr
a,Alies-my Alicel on, my daughter
-deadp' Ill n
"No, sir" answered Jack, "the lady j,
not dead"
.'Thank Heavenr" 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"
'But, sir" began Jack
Not q word, sir" said the old gentle
man, fiercely, mot q word, you must
come on board"
"Confound your coat and-whatever
it is, you can explain all on the yacht. !"
Jack wondered what he should do,
but at last decided. that he was in for an
sdys1turs saSs1 ne night 2 well golon' the
'1 win 90 with you, sir" he said.
The boat was rowed out to the side of
q 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.
s'Now, sir, said the old gentleman TO
Jack, "my name is Daniel Milledollar,
and the girl Alice is my daughter. Tell
me what happened" 49,
Jack Williams gave q very dramatic
recital of what had really occurred, and
at the close of Ii was astonished by the
feryor with which the great millionaire
grasped his hand and almost embraced
him, ffa4. -fs;5 ,5h
$50 into the cabin, my dear Jack, and
change your clothes,pa q
''Samp' shouted the old gentleman.
.sYes, sir" answered that worthy, who
was as black as midnight. - -s
'tGet this gentleman suit of my
clothes" af3i3 II 1J1 e-tt
Jack was taken into the cabin, and
speedily transformed himself into q
fashionable Murray Hill swell.
Sam returned and announced that the
young lady awaited him in the grand
saloon -,
Jack was glad TO be able to pay his
respects 70 the lovely female he had res
cued. tls-s
On reaching the saloon, he stood
amazed. He never believed II possible
to crowdso many luxuries into the saloon
of q yacht. - ,a
aWsicome.. said Mr.. MiIlsdOllaf.
"most welcome"
pray be seated, /" said the pretty Alice,
who was now robed in the most bewitch-
ing manner.
Jack seemed like one in dream, as he
seated himself beside the fair one. -
"To you" she said, "my thanks are due
for having saved my life" a1ss
"Don't mention Il" said Jack.
care You marriedF' asked Mr.. Mile
dollar.
ssNo."
ssThank Heayenl'' exclaimed the old
gentleman al hope you will marry my
daughter-her life belongs to you"
Was the man mad?
Or was he really an eccentric who
would be glad to get nd of his lovely
daughter?
aPerhaps-the young lady" Jack
commenced, but was stopped by the lady
herself, who said:
'-No-noi my life is yours"
''This Is an adventure" thought Jack.
81 wonder where it will end"
The yacht proceeded up the Hudson
and stopped at the grounds surrounding
truly magnificent palace.
There they landed .s..F
The h6use was furnished equal 10 that
of an European Prince r.el q
Everything was of the costliest ma
terial and workmanship.
Alice conducted Jack Williams
through suites Of apartments. the gran
Aaur 81 which far surpassed even his
dreams of fancy.
This will be all mine, and, therefore,
yoursf' exclaimed Alice, full of joy.