The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-03-29
TIE GIRL REScUER.


\ I'D ragged off the Bahamas, had 80 dis
bled the schooner Wingield, cruising.
b 49,, against the pirates of the An
Y lies. that her captain, William Howard,
:, "A handsome, dashing young naval Off
" Ter, of twenty -fve-was obliged to run
or repairs into one Of the narrow inlets
u the west coast of the island of San
alvador.
It was dangerous haven, as he might
any moment be discovered, and
bounced upon by the lawless hordes who
nd learned to dread and hate his
chooner, which had made sad havoc
rf0pg their vessels.
Vie captain dropped anchor close in.
hore, where the rocks were covered with
p milling vines and the banks shaded with
il Slrubbery, blooming with flowers of the
r beautiful farnese and other species of
z acacia. Beyond, silvery cascades were
q been, flashing in misty distance, and gi-
pntic trees, entwined with branches,
?. from which hung long, pendant twigs,
T. full of red, blue and white blossoms,
J, Emitting delicious fragrance.
Al Howard lost no time in getting to work
r. his schooner, and in a few days she
III vas sufficiently repaired for the crew,
u Hho had been forced to q temporary
= NAY on shore, to return aboard.
Next morning the captain was sur
d rised TO see a beautiful apparition beck
'sEning to him from one of the rocks of
Die coast--a young girl, arrayed in white,
with blue sash, and wearing broad
ktraw hat, from under which her long
dresses fell to her waist.
He had his gig down in moment, and
HE distance between the schooner and
and being only sixty feet, he was soon
1 ashore.
As he approached the young woman he
!. Vfted his naval cap and bowed, his eyes
6 Banning admiration upon the loveliest
!. hcsihe had ever seen.
|. Tire complexion was of n mixed olive
!, I'd delicate rose tint; the eyes were
e -, dark and soft, shaded by long,
;: Iirg lashes; the hair had blue black
i. y e; the features were faultless. But
!, las the expressioA-so full of inno-
'e e-that charmed the young man
piquant, childish look, combined
the smooth, rounded cheeks, elo.
Q1ent with womanly warmth, and the
s1Pple, well-developed form, which. as
|, ~ full bust rose and fell, seemed to
:, cit an irresistible magnetism.
he voice, when she SPOKEN har-
+ ny with her appearance--had two in
IL ntions: of the organ and the lutte, Of
:, roman and the child.
to IT," said she, II haye come to tell
NJ leave as soon rs you can. There
ra rates, thrice your num- Der, scarce
Ne from here. They will soon dis
', you. by chance, as l have done
t" horning."
d. pd who, gentle friend, are you who
.. YARNS me?"
am Viola, the adopted daughter Of
: - Carbano-the fercest aud most
I orful of ell the outlaws. His craft is
sized two. decker, almost as large
ebloop- war; and he would gladly
!, br the satisfaction of blowing you to
=. He has been in search of you-I
him back every day. larry not.
ID kech you"
30t why do you, his daughter, take
stpouble to warm me?"
= "Because l do not approve of his
ipRs. have striven hard. but in vain.
induce HIM to give up his unlawful
.. / have warned many merchant
ip away from this vicinity, and now
you will go, too"
Icannot go for a week, as have my
asts to repair and new sails to get
="
She sighed, and bowling, disappeared
the deep woods beyond. But she
me again, the next day and the next,
d so on, anxious to see how soon he
= uld sail away.
He would engage her in conversation,
d speak to her in tender, earnest
amer she could not misinterpret
Ten days had passed--he could be ready
sail the next morning-when he again
etViola, who now informed him that
r. fathers vessel was in sight.
'sYou have no time to lose, she said,
In : tremulous voice.
"But. Viola, cannot leave you hero.
Hove you !"
r He folded her in his arms. and Us her
lead dropped on his breast, he showered
Kisses on her wal IN lips and her bright
ges.
Beautiful girl r. said he, II will
g1l & 1 sSs my "A' WIN you 90 aN.s
Would you always love me if did2"
or ever ~ do now-yes."
, will 60 with you, then. will be
tomorrow morning, when You will
eady TO sail. And, now, goodbye.
: I am missed, and in searching for
Me pirates And you, too"
u embrace. lingering kiss, and they