The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-31

Llilhn husset was 81 & loss 10 understand
her friends meaning, out when Madge gave
her SLY wink. she knew she must do "a tbs
latter wished, and as Lillian disliked Sara,
she was only too glad of having an opportu-
nifty to annoy her, and in this way o. all
Others.
Sara would not allow her companions to
see me disappointment she felt in being
obliged to give way to Madge. but the latter
knew only too well the Jealousy which was
raging within her Cousins bosom. TIE
moon shone out brightly, throwing her sill
very light upon four persons who were
slowly vending their way toward the beach.
Maege and Mr.. Seton led the way, and two
more happy persona never tod that beaten
path before, yet each was unconscious OF the
cause of the others happiness.
On this bright summer evening the mighty
OCEAN was IS peaceful and calm as IL IL had
fallen asleep, that no harm might CONS to
these who should venture out upoa its
waters; perhaps 1t only meant to entice them
to destruction, for even the most pescefal
waters are tho'e in which life ia lost the
more quickly. Even an experienced oars
man may become neglectful of his duties,
and risks more than one life by his entire
confidence in the quiet water until 1t is too
iale.
Madge and her companion were exosllent
row ers. and neither had thought Of danger
being within their reach, nor would it have
been If Sara Holbrook had remained ashore.
"rnis is such delightful. night that one
Madge, as 81 9 leaned forward on her oars,
with touch OF sadness In her voics.
II this merry, light-hsarted giri was ever
moved to sac ness, 1t was when enjoying IA.
lures beaut full scenery as 1t was given TO Us,
without any artificial changes, and these
changes can not be ma 10 with the mighty
ocean, moon and sky. a. IL was on this even.
ing.
II, too, dr., ad the end Of such happir ess,
for We NUT again bs separated" re
piled Mr.. Selion in low VOICE. rs
he leaned toward her. that the other occu-
pants of the boat might not hear him, bat
his words did not escape the ears OF Sara
Halbrook, VITO was listening attentively.
Sara loved Lawrence Stelton and was ds'
termined not TO give him up SO lightly;
leaning mora closely to them she played with
the light waves ae the boat cut through the
water, that they might not Suspect her OF
acting 30 dlslionorabiy as listening to their
conversation; but this action wac not unob-
served by Lilkan.
You have no right to talk so to me- re.
member who and what you are" continued
Madge meaning bis engagement TO her
consln.
"Oh do know who and what am and
feel proud OF my position, "a | have obtained
IL by constant labor and AMBITION" he re-
piled.
Il am somewhat surprised, as have al.
ways Unsigned that you had met with lit
tie IL any opposition from any one"
You have no idea what the word oppo.
sition peans to anyone who is trying to
make his way up into this world, and meets
Ii IN his every turn; bat now that l have
met with success / can not do otherwise than
feel proud OF my present position"
And 1 wish you q long life OF happiness,
for from the moment hrst saw YOU, before
knew who and what you were, felt more
interested In you than IN anyone had ever
met b fore"
Had Madge Holbrook understood the
met ng OF his words, her last sentence
would have remained forever unspoken; as
IL was, Lawrence Selton's heart leaped with
Joy. as he listened 10 the young girls limo.
cent words.
"Madge DO you mean that you could ever
love mep lie asked, presently.
MIR. Selton!" she exclaimed in astoaish.
ment. "Have you SO soon proven false to
that position which few moments ago you
declared yourself 80 proud ot2'
III do not understand In what way these
words should inJure any position"
Ask my cousin, perhaps she can
stop exclsi ned Sara, rising to her
feet.
Both OF The oars were lying idle the boa.
was drifting slowly along and as Sara placed
her foot on the side OF 1t tho boat swayed
back and forth for one moment then upset,
throwing It's occupants into the sea one
loud cry after the other escaped the lips OF
the unfortunate victims ~ they disappeared
into the water. Lawrence Seiton was the
first TO appear uron the purface and ~ no
did so be sspied Another boat n abort distance
away he uttered one 10 Id. almost unearthly
cry after the o her until be attracted tho At
Itntion OF the occupants, who came 10 their
rtsoue as speedily ns possible. tbon no began
10 starch Tor his coint aniots. Lillian could
swim very swiftly and was soon by his side,
dragging the lifc ess body OF her friend,
Maoee Holbrooh but Sare was not TO DO
found.
Lawrence took Msdgo into bis own strong
nfmp, and there by tho light oil the moon
kissed the oolorless lips and marble forehead
OF the young girl he bad loved from the frat
moment he had heard her sing.
"oh God spare her." Lillian heard him
sny. and these few words told OF hi passion.
ate love for her friend, who, II not already
dead, was very near the cato leading % her
Faith er's throne. "Have courage, Miss Russell
the boat IN near us,'' he continued. Have
YOU seen Sara" he asked, IA he moved slow
ly through the water. carrying his burden
with one arm.
II had no time 10 think OF her, a. Madge
shrisked for help juat an she appeared from
the water, and exerted all my strength 20
cave her, whom love better than myself. y
replied Lillian; At that moment great wave
came sweeping over them, as the tide was
coming In, and Ii was with q mighty strug.
gle thtte two heroic persons Kept themse YES
above The water but In few moments they
were reicued.
In the bottom OF the boat lay tho body OF
a woman. who was NJ ouca recognized as
Sara Holbrook she had drifted far.
ther out Of sea aud was tho frat To
be- rescued. The body OF Madee Holbrook
vas placed hesidc that Of her cousin, and gen.
tie hands proceeded 10 apply what reslo a
iiyes they had on board the little sail boahto
both tie unfortunate girls.
Msdpe soon recovered consciousness but
Sara remained inssnsible long after she had
been. placed in her own bed; the physician
doubted whether she would ever recover, for