The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
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High and heavy rosa Eaters
Of Lake Erie, wil1 ride,
As the Lighthouse ~ y daughter
Gaxed upon the troa( tide
Gazed far ont upon ~ bbing,
surging, swelling, - (ing sea,
Wondering II wsiis1 ~ fsh-boat
'Mong the billows T. ssuld be.
For; upon vstasb6sh hosnisg--
Ere tlR storm began to brew
He, whose heart to her was plighted,
Made one of a fishing crew;
And he whispered, as he left her
Happy, hopeful as could be,
Mabel, darling, wish me lucky,
And at night fall look for me.
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Ghostly eve was gathering DER them;
Nor the boat was vet in sight,
While the waters ragged and roarcd,
'Gainst the bulwarks of the night
Ragged until the strongest hearted,
'Mong the sturdy and the bold,
Fen began to quail and quiver
And their hands to helpless hold.
Close upon the craggy lake-shore
Stood rough clad motley crew,
And among them Mabel Mason
Waiting, wondering what to do;
Slow her heart and hopes were sinking,
When an object came in view,
Out upon the maddened waters
Strove a form too well she knew.
"Save him save him !" cried the maiden,
AS she saw him wildly wave,
30 We stout and sturdy seaman,
Save him from storm-tosscd grave"
Then within the darkened distance
Hove steamer, strong, in sight
And their dying hopes were heighten'd-
O'er the danger broke some light.
On she sped in sweeping swiftness,
Plunging, plowing thro' the blast,
Nearer to the struggling fish-man
As his strength was ebbing fast:
On she tosses but never needed
God Of pity, rose the cry,
Could their eyes Alright have served them
Yea that steamer passed him by.
courses on ye paltry hearted!
Curses on We craven crew!
May your lives be backed and blighted,
For this deed you've dared to do!'
"Save him save him !" shrieked the maiden
"Plunge ye brave ones in the sea,
And the God of all will help you;
Save him for the sake Of me %
But those weather-beaten boatmen
Stood, nor stirred the strong or brave
As they muttered, "NIabel Mason,
Naught on earth yon soul can save"
Straight she turned her eyes to heaven
Eyes so true and full of trust,
Saving firmly, 81 will help him
God have mercy-for must"
And before hand could stay her,
Or warning voice could save
CRYING, farewell" to her father
l.capcd she out upon the wave.
Fen those hearts so rude and rugged
At that daring act stood still,
Turning in appeal to heaven
With one thought and with one will
And that horror stricken father,
Staring with abated breath,
Every nerve strained to its tension,
Cried, "Save them, oh God, from death.
Courage brave, heroic Mabel,
Strong and brave from boundless love,
See she nobly strives and struggles
Love 'gainst death will dauntless prove.
In moment more she reached him,
Seized his sinking, scnseless form.
As the white-caps hissed, and hurled then
In the whirlpool of the storm.
With the strength of desperation
Up his burden'd form she bore,
Fought her way thro' breaking bilows
Till she reached the rocky shore;
Then with look of Love triumphant
Laid him at her fathar's feet
While a hundred hands went outward,
Mabel Mason's hand to meet.
Weeks have folded in Lake Erie
Since that deathless deed was done,
And, to-day the snn is shining
On two lives anew begun;
One. marly heart once warning
With the angry Erie's tide,
And the brave-souled Mabel Mason
Now his gentle, joyous bride.