The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-09-19

heI. auu HeF nearl gave II Treat LhfOD.
The river" she exclaimed. aloud.
"lt is making terrible noise"
Nearer and nearer she drew. until
she could just make out the outline of
the dark water, rushing between its
banks of snow; the bridge al antique
one of wood, fastened from side to
si.lr,was barely visible above the sccth-
ing torrent.
She dismountcd when she reached it,
and leaving Prince in the road. made
her way cautiously to the riverside.
lhen,as her eyes, becoming accustomed
to the gloom saw the ravaycs made By
the recent storm, IL low crv of fear
broke from her.
Several of the blanks were entirely
washed away, and the others were
rendered almost useless. Adic knew it
WAS impossible for her to ride Prince
across the bridge. How much more
impossible for the heavy, four-horscd
coach to pass safely over.
She tremhlcd, and feeling faint and
dizzy, leaned against the wooden pusi;
suddenly however, she sprang erect. Il
rush OF color suryimg into her checks.
What sound was that horne to her ears.
above the raging of the wind, and rush
Ing OF the turrcnt9
The coach!' she whispered. pressing
her hand to her brow: "'rhc coach! |
must save ii"
Without hesitation she placed one
foot on the creaking bridge, and cling
ing tight TO the si,lr-rail, moved quickly
aud bravcly along. the snow blowing
int" llcrey"s, binding her The fuaming
waters dashed over her feet, almost
washing her from the bridge; but she
only eiun@ closer to he rail and ncrvrd
herself to perform tie pcrilous task in
safety.
just as she reached the other side of
the bridge the biz coach came lumber
Ing up; the horses were quite close TO
the bank. when Adic.a dreadful fear ut
hrr heart, Splnng in their path shouting
ri the top Of her slirill, cliil,l's voice.
Al first. although the horses swcrvcd
nj sight Of the dark object standing be-
fore them it seemed that her voice had
not reached the ears of the travellers.
Papa, she shouted again fear lend
in% strength to her tones, papa stop
it is Adic."
This Time the driver heard and drew
The horses up, almost within Il yard of
the bridge; in another instant several
OF the travellers had sprang out, and
the li@h! Of Il lantern was flashed ovel
the little, trembling child.
"Adic!' MIR. Seymour exclaimed. as
hr recognized his daughter. What
brings you here? Good Heavens!
c,ild, what has happench9"
She flung herself into his arms
trembling and sobbing now the danger
was over; it was somc time before he
could get her to explain.
she has saved us-thcrc's no doubt
about that. one gentleman said, as
they ali gathered round the broken
bridge. ''llad she not stopped us, we
should nonc OF us have been alive by
now.
With grateful hearts they passed one
by one across tina, part of the bridge
sill remaining; Prince was found, ana
Ad!c road home on him, while Mr..
seymour, and his frllow-lruvrllcrs
p'od,cd along clerriully IN foot; the
coach. with one or two passengers who
had refused TO leave its shelter for the
long walk in the snow. had turned,
back, and was soon far from the dan.
Svrous river.
Who ran tell what Joy filled the soul
of Mrs. Seymour when she welcomed
her husband aud child, and heard how
hravcly the little girl had ri>krd her
life. to save those nf her father aud his
friends; nor did A'ic soon forget the
hour when she had stood in Peril.
Lament Of the American !Ieircss.
II could read my title clear to castles I'm the
aud could s"curca Naronct my fathers wca.ti,
10 share
III bid farewell tocarllly woes. AMI wipe my
For WHAT'S ti," use Of money If You can't have
what IL buys;
II could drop my maiden na,rc--thc ordinary
Aud enil myself MY Lady" and could wcara
ducai crown,
III never riure fee! envy. but c:Iiuy that bliss.
IN! rest
T.llt comes :llun" from owning luiy, n .n,t.or
;irlnsatI,l crest.
u could only change my friends. that ever.
lasting no
OF m,'cts ami misses known :ts Clara, Dick or
I.o -
IaIwar: sho,I,l hc happy and no sinful pride
,v.iicr
Ill could hear my int,natcs called Baron.
Duke, Gr Prince.
III lcGmhl lose my nasal twang aud democratic
Ana Emy myself the ilgIIrt of n more patriciali
r,rr,
lii never by my carriage or ly word or look
hr.rav
ll:r i;,"' tia, WAS born and bred in plain
Ai!itrc:t.