Sharp County record., 1896-09-25
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"Yes, squire, ] told him"

tide was bearing up the river, and the
wind was favorable. So, with her can
vas unfurled to the breeze, the Clara
Belle soon left Orton far behind.
Capt. Angus was on the deck in slip
T'cred feet. Having been up the greater
part of the night, he had just arisen.
lie approached the stern, where his
passengers were seated in chairs.
"Good morning, ladies'"
Good morning, Capt. Bruce"
'NIiss Hill, you know where the cabin
is, and you will find it untenanted, 1t
is at your disposal"
"Thanks, captain, thanks, but think
it more pleasant this fine morning on
deck"
"Your mother and sister are well?"
"Quite well, thank YOU"
"Capt. Bruce" said Fannie, what
time will we arrive in town.
I'VE will be there by three o'clock,
MISS Fannie, and perhaps before. There
is fruit in the cabin, Miss Hill, and if
you would like either tea or coffee, or
anything else that the Clara Belle con-
tuins, ring the bell for Tobe and order
It,"
"Clara Bel!e'I wonder, captain, was
your schooner named for me?"
81 fear not, MISS Hill, as that was the
name the craft bore when | purchased
her but | rechristened her the Clara
Belle, for the bonniest lass on the river"
"Oh, Capt. Bruce, how you can fat
ter"
"No hattepy, Miss Hill; do you think
I'd give a craft as stanch and true as
this, the name OF one | did not-the
name of anyone but Miss Clara HIP"
Angus Bruce went forward in some
confusion, while Clara Hills face
flushed.
The impudent puppy" said Herbert
Lathrop. Miss Hill, shall reprove
himP"
II advise you not, Mr.. Lathorp, else
you might get your clothing soiled by
contact with the deck, or in the some
what grilny waters of the river"
"Come, Fannie, let's test the captains
fruit"
The two girls descended into the
cabin, but soon returned with oranges
end apples. Fannie gave Herbert q
couple, and they proceeded to the stern
Of the schooner, where as they took the
outer covering off they cast it over
board. Clara was seated on the schoon-
ers railing, and Herbert standing near
ly In front Of her.
Suddenly he said; Hand me the
apple, Miss Clara, l will pare it for
you," and he extended his hand-it
came in contact with the hand that held
her knife.
She recoiled as though stung by a
viper, swayed backbone scream, she
fell from the railing into the river, and
sank beneath its foaming surface di-
rectly in the wake Of the schooner.
Fannie screamed, and Herbert La
throp cried: stop the boat! Captain,
stop the boat! Miss Hill is over.
board!"
Angus Bruce, with his red hair flying,
came rushing aft, kicking off his slip
pers as he came. port your helml
Hard port your helm! Swing hen to
and lower boat" and over the vessels
railing ghead first, with cry Of wound
ed beast, he disappeared from view
Down, down into the depths Of the
river, but not for long-his head was
soon above the surface, his strong arms
causing the water to fly, as valiantly
with mighty strokes, he dashed it aside
to rescue one who, unknown to her
self, held In chains never TO be broker
but by death the body, heart and soul
of Angus Bruce.
Angus caught sight Of two whitt
hands, then Of whittier face, surround.
ed by clustering hair, as 1t rose above
the surface.
"Couragel Courage!" he cried, and
with all the might in his powerful
framn he plowed through the water
nearing the form Of the one he loved.
Clara heard that cry, and on the In
slant the thought passed through her
brain: 81 nm saved"
Then she sank again--down, down;
strange roaring sounds were in her ears
but her lips were firmly closed.
AS that loved form sank second
time from view, so also did the form Of
Angus Bruce, and when he rcappeared
on the rivers surface he bore IN his
arms the form OF Clara Hill.
lie clasped her round the waist with
his left arm, and sustained himself on
the water with his right.
Her arms were around his neck, cling.
ing as will drowning person to any
thing In reach.
"Courage Dear hcnrtl Courage
Clara Belle don't clasp me quite SC
tight, alas, that | must say thatl There
Bo-that will do.
"lIeyI Calvin, quick! Mate, quick!'
"unloose me, Angus, and let me
drown, else will you drown too"
"unloose you, Clara Belle? not while
life lasts, You are dc0rcr to the heart
of Angus Bruce than life itsclfr-why,
we float the rivers surface like cork
laugh at your fears, you'll never drown,
while elinging TO Bruce"
'"Oh, Anpusl August but for YOU.