The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-17
A COQUETTE'S FAITH.

In the year 49,. many OF the ranges
of hills branching out from the lofty
COrdileras Mountains In Chill. We're
infested by bands OF dcsperadoes. who.
led by fierce. mcrciless chiefs. would
pouncc upon all travellers supposed 10
have valuables in their possession. rob-
hing aud very often numbering them.
The bodies of the victims were some
times flung into deep gorgcs. and m
others left In the very roads 90 strike
terror 10 the unlucky wanderer wh0
should chance TO pass that way.
Bernard Warren, young captain OF
nm American schooner from the United
States. was one day hunting in the
vicinity of the infested locality. when
he heard loud cry for help. The
words were uttered In unmisiakable
English. and the young captain even
thought be could recognize the voice
AS that of one OF his saiors--a hand
some youth who bad shipped In his
vessel n few days before she sailed
The schooner now lying in the harbor
of Valparaiso. the captain had given
liberty. that is 10 say permission to 90
ashore TO one OF the watches, that they
might enjoy themselves.
As 10 the captain himself. his enjoy
ments were he believed. destined TO be
few in the world. Hunting had always
been for him a pleasant pastimc. but
even that was now somewhat deprived
Of its zest by the recollection OF the
sorrow which had come 10 him before
DC sailed.
He had made. in his native city OF
New London. the acquaintance OF
Selma Hathaway, who, unfortunately,
was something OF a coquette. A
beautiful girl. with eyes like stars aud
a voice like music. she had captivated
The heart of BERNARD, who had finally
ayowcd his passion.
Selma had laughed. when he con-
Guided, and shaking her head saucly.
had remarked that she was not yet
ready TO marry and that when She
should be. she did not think he would
be the man OF her choice.
Staggered by this blunt refusal. he
rose and left the house without saving
aword. She had led him on. only to
laugh nc him when he proposed 10 her.
and he would cndcavor 10 forget q
iamsel of such hcartlcss nature.
A week later he sailed away. and In
The performance of his sea duties, which
ne could do with all the ardor OF u true
sailor. lac stroye 10 force Selina's image
from his mind.
Vain the attempt He was miser-
able man. He grew pale and thin,
and for some weeks lost his appetite.
Einally. however, the latter returned
mi not with il the light-heartcd man
Ter which had hitherto characterized
Tim.
Thus he was on that day. when.
hunting IN the Gillian wilds. he heard
he cry for help. Ills was a nature
ipon which such an appeal could not
all in vain.
Rushing in the direction ofthe noise,
he there behold the handsome sailor
youth mentioned. attacked by two
iierce-looking men with long boards.
who had thrown him down. and were
now rifling his pockets of the scanty
allowance OF money, which had been
given him 10 amusc himself ashore.
Captain Warren struck one OF the
rufllans upon the head with the butt OF
his piece lcyeling him senseless to the
earth. The other drew one OF those
long knives which were great favor
ties with the robbers nj that period,
and rushed upon him, aiming a furious
blow at his heart
The captain quickly sprung aside;
then his gun again whizzcd through
the air. coming down. with crushing
force. upon the head OF the second
ruilian, who measured his length by
the side of his companion.
The youth who had been attacked.
aud who lay upon the ground bali
stunned by blow from one of the rob-
bers, Just before the captain appeared.
now staggered to his feet.
Thank YOU. captain" he said. press
ing the latter's hand warmly. IL am
glad--very glad you came when YOU
did as the rascals would otherwise
have robbed aud murdered me-"
IL am glad came when did. said
the captain. But YOU should not
have strayed so fnr from the vessel
hope no others OF my sailors have COME
50 lar away from the town"
The young man colorcd and hung
his head Then smile wrcathed his
lips. disclosing teeth which were
hnzzlngly white aud even.
I'm afraid I'm sorry protector.
said he. in voice which was peculiarly
coarse for one OF such gcntcel physique.
Here came for the sole purpose of
being on baud to protect you IN case