San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-11
WON FOR A WAGER.

of it,"
at would be nice morning for row,
would it no, 7" remarked St Adams.
THAT is just what was going to speak
about" exclaimed Isabel. Il want to call
on an old woman-my old nurse-who
lives in cottage the other side the river
Just beyond that point. Would you mind
rowing me overt 1t will save me such a
long walk"
would mindf" cried the captain.
"There are not many things l would
mind doing for you, Miss Carlton"
In couple of minutes the SOULS were
obtained, the skirf unfastened, and they
started on their little voyage.
Il was just thinking about rowing my
self over" observed Isabel, when l
heard your footsteps
II am glad arrived at such an oppor-
tune moment" replied st. Adams. Il am
sure But look! what is that boy
pointing at"
Isabel turned her head and observed n
cowboy on the river bank.
He was in terrible state of excitement,
and was pointing just ahead of them, as
he screamed out something. almost mar
ticulately:
"Luk DOT! LUX DOT for tree! LUX DOT!
Thee'll be on't-ohw
As he uttered the last ejaculation,
slight crashing sound was heard.
The boat received shock, and for a
moment was motionless.
st. Adams turned round, and immedi-
ately perceived what had happened.
The boat had gone over the branches
Of . submerged tree, one of which had
forced its way through the bottom.
The skiff was then filing with water,
and evidently would not float another half
minute.
''Don'c be afraid, Miss Carlton" he cried,
as he pulled off his shoes. Trust your
self to me, and all will be well'
~ am not afraid" replied Isabel softly,
"and l will trust myself implicitly to
you" f..
The next moment, as the boat sank I'M
der them, his strong arm was around her,
and he struck out for the shore.
Her beauteous head was pressed close
to his breast, while her eyes were fixed
up on his.
"Isabelr he suddenly exclaimed, as
they approached the bank Isabel. you
said just now you would trust implicitly
to me. Would you trust to me for everf
Would you trust yourself to met Would
you trust your future happiness to met"
A momentum anxious moment-passed
and then as st. Adams feet struck the
shore, Isabel, in low voice, replied:
ayes, Harry, l will trust you in every
thing, as have trusted you this morn
ing"
At first st. Adams could scarcely real
izc it. 1t seemed too much.
"Do you really mean it, Isabelf" he
cried, trembling with excitement and
nervousness, strong man though he was.
'oh, am dreamingi Will you really be
my own dear wifef"
= II will" softly answered the young girl.
In transport Of happiness he seized
her in his arms, and raising her from the
ground, pressed kiss after kiss upon her
soft red lips.
"For shame, Harry" exclaimed Isabel,
nearly smothered, as soon as she could
speak. think Of that boy looking on
Besides, I am wet through"
Pardon me. darling" cried Harry pen
itently; II was so happy, 1 forgot all
about the ducking we have had. Shall
carry you homei"
mo, indeed sir" replied Isabel with a
saucy look from her big black eyes; 81
! have had enough of that for the present
besides, the exercise will prevent my
catching cold.'
They Immediately started off at a sharp
walk towards the Hall, though Isabel
found her wet things terribly in the way.
They had scarcely reached the lawn in
front Of the house, when they perceived
the front door open, and the general rush
frantically out, bareheaded, followed by
visitors and servants.
The cowboy had not waited to see the
denouement, but had dashed away up to
the Hall with the news that Miss Carlton
and gentleman had been upset in the
middle Of the river and drowned.
Nearly maddened with grief, the old
gentleman ran across the lawn to the
river, expecting every moment to see his
daughters dead body being carried to-
wards him.
But he had not proceeded many yards
when she was in his arms alive and well.
"oh, my darling childr he exclaimed;
81 feared ! had lost youi how were you
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