The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 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, were
infested by bands of desperadoes. who.
led by fierce, mcrciless chiefs. would
pounce upon all travellers supposed to
huye valuables in their possession. rob-
big and very often numbering them.
The bodies of the victims were some
times flung into deep gorges, and at
others left i'm the very roads to strike
terror to the uhiucky wandercr who
should chance to pass that way.
Bernard Warren, a 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. Tho
words were uttered in unmistakable
English, and the young captain even
thought he could recognize the voice
Ms that of one of his salors-a hand
some youth who had 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 to shy permission to go
ashore TO 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
be sailed.
He had made, in his native city OF
New London, the acquaintance OF
Selma Hathaway, who, unfortunately.
was something OF coquette. A
beautiful girl. with eyes like stars and
avoice like music. she had captivated
The heart OF Bernard, who had finally
svowed 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 ho would
be the man of her choice.
Staggered by this blunt refusal, he
rose and left the house without saving
a'word. SShe had led him on. only to
laugh at him when he proposed to her.
and he would endeavor to forget
1ansel of such heartlcss nature.
A week later he sailed away, and in
che performance of his sea duties, which
Ne could do with all the ardor OF true
sailor. he strove to 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.
Finally. however, the latter returned,
tut not with it the light-hcarted man.
Ter which had hitherto characterized
lin.
Thus he was on that day. when,
hunting in the Chilian wilds. he heard
he cry for help. His 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
ierce-looking men with long boards.
who had thrown him down. and were
now riHing his pockets Of the scanty
allowance of money, which had been
given him to amuse himself ashore.
Captain Warren struck one OF the
ruflians upon the head with the butt OF
bis piece. leveling him senseless to the
earth. The other drew one OF those
long knives, which were great favor
ties with the robbers Mt that period,
and rushed upon him, aiming furious
blow Mt his heart.
The captain quickly sprung aside;
then his gun again whizzod through
the air. coming down. with crushing
force. upon the head of the second
rufiian. who measured his length BY
the side of his companion.
The youth who had been attacked.
and who lay upon the ground half
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. II am
glad-vcry glad you came when you
did, us the rascals would otherwise
have robbed and murdered me-"
II am glad came when did. said
the captain. But you should not
have strayed SO fur from the vessel. ]
hope no others of my sailors have come
30 far away from the town."
The young man colorcd and hung
his head. Then smile wreathed his
lips, disclosing teeth which were
dazzingly white and even.
,.Ilni afraid I'm sorry protector"
said he. in voice which was peculiarly
coarse for one OF sncl gcnteel physique.
Here came for the sole purpose of
being on hand to protect you in case