The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-09-12
A LA TRILBY.

was not a cloud in the expanse OF
clear, deep blue sky, and the earth
was bathed in food of golden sum
shine, dispensing genial warmth re-
sultant from the gentle breeze pre-
vailing from the southeast, the chill
impaired by the great ocean on the
south thereto, dispelied by the sweep
over Long Islands sea grit lowland
and monotonous forest on the Sound
boundary.
The saucy little Olga swung on her
chain in the food tide, Juggling at 1t
as if she would be free, and dancing
on tho wavelets swinging her boom
and rafting the rigging.
The absent flag indicated that the
owner was ashore. and there was no visi-
BILE indication TINT any one remained
aboard. In the seclusion of the cabin,
reposing on soft cushions OF the couch,
lay o guest, reading .'Trilby," which
kept him awake, or he might have
Welded to tho soothing influences and
fallen asleep, famed by the breeze
down the companion way; as all the
others we're ashore at the pretentious
hotel, in view of the open cabin door.
He was disturbed in the perusal OF
Du Maurier's fascinating novel blythe
merry voices of party OF girls on
some rocks on the shore near by.
There was party Of young ladies
from the hotel rambling on the rocks,
long the terror OF yachts coming into
the cove.
Satisfying themselves that there
was no enc aboard, these merry girls
had decided to remove their shoes and
stockings and paddle in the cool, clear
water, with frequent eye for the re-
turn of the yachts boat and crew.
when they would scamper back into
the copse and scrub oak and resume
their footgear, gleeful to escape I'M
discovered.
The girls enjoyed themselves great
". until the yachts boat was discov
cred putting out from the long doc'
OF the hotel, and then they hastii!
gathered up their shoes and stocking
and retreated like culprits into tn
bushes, where they remained IN ma
ing for reason that will appear, In
stead of hurrying back to the hotel
"HadH nap, or finished 'Trilby' ?
Charley asked. hurrying on deck Wit
the painter in hand, while his ma
hoisted the ensign in place OF the al
sent flag.
sNo-m-neither," Jack respon'
ed. going up into the cockpit; contil
ming, "Any news?"
.sThere will be dance at the not
tonight" said Charley, adding al
va will all 90 over. What say you
.sWith pleasure, responded Jacl
With q glance toward the rocks, whic
Of course, did not have any signi
cancs to Charley, who busted hims'
about the housekeeping details OF :
yacht =,
1T think little exercise will p
me mn" suddenly exclaimed Jack pu
a.. In tbe small boat, into which
Jumped, and placing the oars
s..rted toward the rocks on voyn
OF discovery bent
.Look out for those rocksF
claimed Charley, adding. "fhey r
like shelves and you'll be onto tn
before you know"
.Iknow EN-" called Jack, as
hoat under his vigorous pulls 81
toward the shore. !.
He carefully picked his way
: safe landing place, and, Jul
ing out. he secured the painter
= large loose stone, and s'ar'ca
Aha rnderbrush, without discoverin
trace Of the girls. as the soft wi
sand retained the impression OF u
items no longer than water wo
have done. The girls we're nee
down the road, in the shelter
corn field, in great apprehension
discovery and pursuit by the vac
IAN Who are VIGOROUSLY bold
sailor like, always alert for advent
They sought the seclusion OF an
veatber-beaten. abandoned fsherm
shanty, where they remained IN
ing, their dear hearts beating as
hurst all bounds in excitement
.ba adventure, so entirely unpren
tated.
lack. however, had no idea OF
.ruaipa on them. and cOnsequs
ala not follow The girls, Or 10 Y
e.rsa!nly have bssn amused At s !.
lIssnsa, q one d 'asn' W.