Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-07-11

strong wind stirring, and the waves
rolled high. and broke upon the shore
with a oulI. rushing. roaring sound.
The sea-gulls lowered on the cliffs,
breaking the echoes with their cry, and
In the sky there was not a streak of
white to be seen upon the pure azure
canopy.
This is playing with the ocean, ~
said Louise, turning with her fresh,
bright face to Mr.. Tracy, as sha ran
gayly back from the advancing waves,
narrowly escaping having her dainty
feet wet by the water. 'Ah, beautiful,
treacherous seal" she said, turning her
gaze from Mr.. Tracy toward the
ocean; then back again to her compan-
ion-" Over how many lives has il
closed; how many found relief from
their woes In its encircling bosom; how
many more have found a grave too
soon by Its treachery."
Are you talking with your old
friendp" asked Mr.. Winslow, as he
came up to them, "and are you as fond
of him as ever?"
"Yes, believe am amphiblous, y
returned Louise, vivaciously.
~ am sorry to see our privacy In.
truded upon," said Mrs. winslow. a
family have just come down with seve
raj children"
Rather an unsafe place for chill
dsen," observed Mr.. Tracy.
We'll" exclaimed Louise, ''you
two seem to think that children have
no rights. Why should they be de-
barred from being here any more than
grown people?"
you're right, Louise" said Mr..
Winslow. "But never mind discussing
the subject; let US look after something
more substantial. For my part, an
| getting rayenous."
The sea air had given appetites tC
all, and they were soon making sad
havoc among the tempting viands sci
before them \ fresh breeze was blow.
/ ing and rustling the mammoth limbs
of the red woods The grove was OF
the side of the cliffs facing the ocean.
| Every one was full of mIrth, and
''pop" went the champagne corks, and
/ tOasts OF all descriptions were offered
/ But what stopped this joyOusness all OF
suddenp Every one was still. A
cry or horror, repeated by many voices
/ They all rose and rushed toward the
/ spot whence came the sounds.
"My chIldi My childl VIII no one
save my childp" came from the lips oi
an agonlZed mother.
All was excitement and confusion
The father of tbs child. unable to swim
was rushing frantically up and dowI
the beach. No one seemed to make
any effort TO save the little fellow.
Louise. you shall not do it," cried
| Mrs. Winslow. "Come backIr
sit is folly for you to attempt It, ,
| said several of the bystanders.
/ ~; ,
/ look of resolve was her only answer a:
she impatiently FASTENED her steps L
/ the edge of the rocks. In spite of tht
| general cries of remonstrance, she wa!
about to take the plunge, but was ar
rested by hand laid gently on he
arm,
"StayI 1 will save the child. Sta,
for my sake, Louiser'
The voice was low and passionate
and a thrill rushed through her Who'll,
frame. She paused. In a minut
more, Mr.. Tracy plunged into tn
water. Louise anxiously watched him
He had SWAN but short distanc
when she turned TO her aunt and Sal,
in a low, determined accent:
swimming as he is, he cannot pos
sibly save the child In these rougl
waves, with the undercurrent runnin
so strongly. l must CO."
A leap, and she was soon glidinI
gracefully through the water. Sh
showed Immediately that she was b.
far the better swimmer. and under
stood the nature of the currents. Witt
easy speed she was SOON by his side.
Miss Fair, why did you venturep
he asked in reproachful astonIshment
ITO save the child" she answered
curtly, and would have darted rapid
past him, but his hand stayed her.
This Is unkind. ungenerous c
youPn he exclaimed. ~ can easil
save the child, and why do you thu
risk your lifern l entreat of you I
return-if not for my sake for you
own"
A moment Louise hesitated, be
heart throbbIng painfully; then sh
answered.
.'Mr. Tracy, L can soon reach th
child, for / can swim very fast"-sh
could not say that she could swim ia!
ter than he-''and / know my strengt
in the water. Indeed you VIII rends
greater service by doing as 1 reques
for wind and tide are against US re
turning: and without assistance, If 20
/. do not go back, it is possible ths
neither OF US may reach the shore"
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