Wichita eagle., 1888-01-12
BLOWN OFF TO SEA.

sob, she is beauty, Louise-the pretties:
yacht that floats in New York harbor. and
named after you. too. You must not refuse
to take first trip in her; 1 will only go q
little way down the bay"
Edward, l would gladly 60, even as much
as / fear the danger of the wind and waves,
but you know that father would object"
"But will invite him; your brothers are
both going"
"You know that be would not go. So COM
pletely is his mind engrossed with business
that he never thinks of pleasure; nor would
he let the boys 60"
"Oh, but they will go; they have already
been on board, and are delighted with my
little fairy, and they have set their hearts on
going. Do, please do come, Louise"
Edward, | wish could, hut 1dare not act
contrary to my fathers wishes. You know he
has been very stern of late"
ayes, because you will not receive the OF
tention of that odious Muggins; because the
old wretch is a millionaire your father is de-
termined to sacrifice you to him l suppose
when he positively bids you to marry him,
your notions of obedience will make you ac-
cept him without hesitation"
Edward, this from you! cruel, cruelr"
Forgive me, Louise. I am a brute to draw
a tear from your dear eyes; but it is driving
me mad to think that we, who love each
other so dearly, may yet be separated, and
both of our young hearts broken by the sacri-
feel"
1T shall not be, Edward have promised
never to marry any one but you, and SO may
heaven give me bliss or sorrow as / keep or
break my promise."
The above conversation took place between
two cousins, Louise Jordan--the daughter Of
city merchant of wealth and very extensive
business-and Edward Eagleson, an orphan
nephew of her fathers who had just come OF
age, and received a handsome fortune in
herited from his parents Brought up to-
gether and being in the habit Of meeting
, daily, it is no wonder they loved, nor much
} that they were secretly engaged, for the
mother of Louise had died while Louise was
Yet very young, and her father was stern,
active business man, who thought he did all
his duty to his children if he fed and clothed
them and gave them good education. Alasi
What an error! Young hearts, like young
flowers, require care and attention; they
yearn for love, they seek for sympathy in
their little griefS as well as in their joys
Enough-they loved, and well were they
fitted for each other, as far as disposition and
appearance was concerned.
"And SO you viii not 60" said Edward sor-
rowfully. Il had the yacht built with no
other idea than that we could occasionally
take sail down the bay together"
"Oh, Edward, | am so sorry
Sorry for what, sis?' cried curly headed
boy of Is, who bounded into the room. fol
lowed by another, year or two his junior.
That she can't go sailing with US, Henry!S
said Edward, gloomily. 81 think I shall sell
the boat-I shall have no pleasure in her
now!'
why, sissy, dear, you must go! She is
such a coy little schooner, got dear little
cabin, has everything so complete, and then
she's only twenty tons-you could almost sail
her yourself"
81 have no doubt that she is all perfect, and
it was kind in Edward to name her after me,
but what would father say If we went with
out permissionm urged Louisa.
He will know nothing of 1.-THE never re-
turns until late, and then goes right to his
room to bed! 1t is early in the day. We
will be gone but little while, and we'll have
such life on board, won't we, cousin Ed
wardp
Il don't knowl 1t ell depends upon Louise
i can enjoy nothing when she is absent" re-
piled Edward.
Il will not mar your pleasure, Edward,
nor that of Henry and Frank will go"
said Louise; but there was no ClarineSs in her
tone, as she went to prepare herself
A half hour later they stool on the little
dock, far up the North river near Mr..
Jordan's house. where Edward had secured
mooring place for his yacht.
She was indeed a beauty, looking very
ND l,,.
bow as sharp as a wedge and farimg above
the water SO that she could ride a SEA easily.
She was schooner rugged. with spars taut,
and long booms, so that she could carry plenty
of canvas in d light breeze, though she could
reef down if the breeze freshened.
Only one man was on board. as a ship
keeper and hand, for Edward was quite
sailor himself, and, with the aid of his two
cousins, knew that he could manage the craft
well enough for short trip.
Soon, with the aid of Hickey, the boat
keeper, the sails Were run up; and then they
Cast OFF, Edward taking the helm, with
Louise seated by his side. -. 49,. -.
How do you like it?' he asked as the
schooner strsi ghtened down. the, stream and
started swiftly ON, scarcely leaving ripple
behind her, so sharp was she fore and aft
"Oh, it is delightful" said Louise, glancing
at the snowy sails and gay flags scattered
here and there about the bay, and looking at
the green groves of Weehawken and Hoboken,
with little white cottages, showing here and
there, like fairy castles on the heights.
did You ever see anything slide along so
smoothlya' said Edward to Hickey, as be
came aft after trimming the head sheets.
"Never, sir, never! l could live aboard Of
such craft and never go ashore There is
but one fault about her. and that is no fault
in smooth water with such breeze
"What is the fault Hickey!"
"Come heavy weather. you'll find she is
SPARED too heavily" said Hickey. That's
the fault with all our yachts: they're rugged
for smooth water and light winds"
"Well, 1t is one that can be easily rem
edied"
YES, sir, or it will remedy itself. Shall
relieve you of the helm. sir!"
YES. YOU may steer Till after lunch. Come,
Louise let us walk forward
The lovely girl took his arm. and in the
beauty OF the scene and the pleasure of com
partnership forgot all about her stern father
and his wishes in regard to his friend, old
Muggins.
The steward had delicious lunch set out
in the coy cabin, prepared in proper style,
and with appetites freshered by the cool
breeze and pure air, the party enjoyed it ex- /
ceedingly.
~ am almost like Mr. Hickey" said Louise.
i feel as if / could live forever in such q
little palace, waited TO and fro by gentle /
breeSes."
You'd sing another tune, dear Louise. if q +
storm should arise. but for NV part, with you !
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