The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-12-04
MY ONE ADVENTURE.


waiting for transportation.
Hereupon l commenced this interesting
study by staring at everybody in general
and pretty girls in particular. The pretty
girls found my study of their faces rather
disagreeable, ! suppose for | met II decid-
ed rebuff from little golden haired, blue
eyed fairy, who turned to her companions
and called out:
"Seo here, girls! Here's specimen of
human nature in the raw state. :"
Complimentary, Tom, by JoveP said
Hugh, as | turned my observations in an
other direction, attracted by lady who
was leading a little boy and carrying
basket of refreshments.
What pleasant study you are having,
Tom! Shall you have the problem solved
/ when l get back this evening""
l looked up and there was Hugh's hand
some face smiling upon me from one of
the car windows, as the train moved off.
! made u dash for the cars and succeeded in
reaching tine rear one and in pitching
hcadlong into the lap of golden hair and
blue aforementioned
Imagine my feelings! What a situation
for sensitive young gentleman
As the cars stopped at Beechwood sta
ton all the passengers made n general
rush for the door. Much to my astonish-
ment was taken up by the crowd and de-
posted on the platform
by .Jupiteri The fSrst foot ] moved l put
smash down on the white muslin dress OF
the golden hair and blue eyes, tearing and
spelling it iiTemcdiably.
She uttered Il little scream and on recog-
nizing the author of the mischief exclaim-
ed, Awkward bruter' and gathering up
her ruined trail disappeared in the crowd.
by Jove, Tom, you're in for advcn-
lures, / should think, y said Hugh. "Do
you know who that lady ISL" said he.
mo Do your
eyes. She is Miss Nettie MILFORD and
that little gypsy with black eyes and curls
is her sister Frankie--daughters of Judge
Wilford."
"Nettie Wilfordr' l echoed in surprise,
for Nottie MILFORD was the belle of N,
and had often expressed wish to make
her acquaintance-and | had made it!
= Was there ever such an unfortunate NOR
tall VIII my lucky star ever predominant:
/ walked to the grove in n state of mind
better imagined than described. l had
made myself supremacy ridiculous in the
eyes of the lady most wished to please
On reaching the high land overlooking
the pond on which our pleasure party was
to sail, lovely landscape was unfolded tc
my admiring gaze. A beautiful silvery
lake lay at my feet like a jewel in its EN-
erald setting of waving grain.
GLOW beautiful! l invOluntarily eX
claimed, but hearing no response from
Hugh turned and found that he was en-
gagged in saluting Il lady, whom l recog
nizcd as the gypsy" frankie.
On the shore we found the party assem-
blcd patiently awaiting their turn to EN-
bark. After Il time the ladies were slowed
away, their little musical screams ant
shrieks hushed and the last fold of refrac
tory crinoline adjusted, when the snow.
sails were unfurled to the soft breeze ant
the little gala fleet slowly left the shore.
Judge MILFORD was seated on my RICH
ana Hugh and frankie on my left.
FEATHER, where can Nettie be? l do no
see her in any of the boats. "
Just at that moment, before the judg
could reply. | saw shoot out from littl
cove a fairy shallop rowed by the missing
maiden. 1t is the nymph of the lake
thought l, as l gazed on the white robe'
! figure.
"Thcre, father, thercr' said frankie
As she neared the party the gentlemen
' shouted and the ladies waved their hand
] kerchiefs. She waved her snowy plume
, hat in return, lost her balance, trembled
swayed, fell-tLe blue waves closed owe
the bright vision, and the little boat drifte
away.
plunged in madly, but missed her, an
came to the surface in time to see her sin
for the second time
n 1t was in that moment of peril and daI
[ ger that l knew loved Nettie MILFORD as
had never loved woman before. l waite
breathlessly for her to reappear The see
onds seemed ages till the circles of til
roll CHI
\ her just as the white face rose for the las
= time. l clasped one arm around the love
III one and with the other struck out for I'll
shore. BY an almost superhuman effort
succeeded in reaching it and placing m
unconscious burden in the arms of hC
agoniZed father
His face wore a grave look as he toe
Nettie's hand and searched i'll vain for IN
pulse. His directions were quickly obeyC
by assistants, and at length their ind
fatigable eXertions were rewarded, as slOy
" the frozen life current warmed in IL
' blue veins and a faint flush stole up to Il
pale cheeks, the eyelids quivcred and Il
blue eyes opened once more.
/ stole away, thinking that such 7
union would be too sacred for stranger ey
to witness.
l was soon recalled by Hugh's we
known voice, aging:
Raymond, this way"
retraced steps and found that Mi
MILFORD had Entirely recovered and d
judge was inquiring for me.
my child, said he as l entered &
room, "this is MIR. Raymond, the gent
man who so bravely risked his life to sa
yours.
Her cheeks flushed as she recognized t
hero of her adventures during the day, al
her voice trembled as she said:
=. pardon my rudeness this morning al
Il accept my thanks for SO nobly rescuing ]
from watery grave-a debt which l G
never repay.
"There is nothing to forgive" 1 said
! kissed her hand.
After having run gantlet of congrat
lations and thanks l retreated with HUI
to the picnic grounds, leaving the rest
the party to follow at their leisure. L
remainder of the day passed pleasantly
all / was made happy by Miss Wilfor(