Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
A COQUETTE'S FAITH.


Cordilleras Mountains in Chill, We're
infested BY bands of desperadoes. who,
led bv fierce, merciless chiefs. would
pounce upon all travellers supposed to
have valuables in their possession. rob-
bling aud very often numbering them,
The bodies of the victims were some
times flung into deep gorges, and at
others left in the very roads to strike
terror to the unlucky wanderer who
should chance to pass that way.
Bernard Warren, young captain of
an 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 unmistakable
English, and the young captain even
thought he could recognize the voice
as that of one of his sailors-a hand
some youth who had shipped in his
vessel few days before she sailed.
The schooner now lying in the harbor
of Valparaiso. the captain had given
liberty, that is to say permission to go
ashore 10 one of the watches, that they
might enjoy themselves.
AS to the captain himself. his enjoy
ments were, he believed. destined to be
few in the world. Hunting had always
been for him pleasant pastime, but
even that was now somewhat deprived
of its zest by the recollection of the
sorrow which had come to him before
he 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 CARL, with eyes like stars and
a voice like music. she had captivated
The heart Of Bernard, who had finally
avowed his passion.
Selma had laughed, when he con-
cluded. and shaking her head saucily,
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 saying
aword. She had led him on, only to
laugh at him when he proposed to her.
and he would endeavor to forget a
iamsel of such heartless nature.
A week later he sailed away. aud in
she performance of his sea duties, which
he could do with all the ardor of a true
sailor, he stTove to force Selina's image
from his mind.
Vain the attempt. He was a miser.
able man. He grew pale and thin,
and for some weeks lost his appetite.
Finally, however, the latter returned,
put not with it the light-hearted man.
1er which had hitherto characterized
lim.
Thus he was on that day, when,
:. Al. f.
he cry for help. His was a nature
Ipon which such an appeal could moi
all in vain.
Rushing in the direction ofthe noise
he there beheld the handsome sailo
youth mentioned, attacked by tw
fierce-looking men with long boards
who had thrown him down, and wer
now riding his pockets of the scant
allowance of money, which had bee
given him to amuse himself ashore.
Captain Warren struck one of tn
ruffiaus upon the head with the butt O
his piece, leveling him senseless to tn
earth. The other drew one of thos
long knives, which were great favor
ties with the robbers at that period
and rushed upon him, aiming furiou
blow at his heart.
The captain quickly sprung aside
then his gun again whizzcd throug
the air, coming down, with crushin
force, upon the head of the secon
ruffian, who measured his length b
the side of his companion.
The youth who had been attacked
and who lay upon the ground ha
stunned by blow from one of the rol
bers, Just before the captain appeared
now staggered to his feet.
Thank you, captain, he said, pres
ing the latter's hand warmly. Il III
glad-very glad you came when yo
did, as the rascals would otherwii
have robbed and murdered nie.n
Il am glad came when / did. " sal
the captain. but you should n,
have strayed so far from the vessel.
hope no others of my sailors have con
so far away from the town"
The young man colored and hun
his head. Then smile wreathed h
lips. disclosing teeth which wei
dazzingly white and even.
I'm afraid Pm sorry protector
said he. in voice which was peculiar
coarse for one Of such genteel physiqu
Here came for the sole purpose
being on baud to protect YOU in ca
sou should be attacked by the despt
ADDE'S. and instead here you come
my rescue
You had better get back to I
town as fast as you can, said Bernar
Gay. ay, sir" answered the yout
"And you?'
..Neyer mind me- said the capital
with the daredevil, Indifferent air ol
man caring little what became Of hil
A peculiar expression of pity pass
over the face OF the youth. More,
tear cleaned in his eye as he walk
of toward the town.
What is there about that you
fellow which always affects me
Strangely" muttered the captain