The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-11

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Hsif w Up tAey gtpppsd, ard a. they
atip . neok 10 fsS Meg heard how nsros
the Wind was pQy.
/, 'How the Wind ID blowingp said Mile.
"And what ID that boomi Don't you hear
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IT expect its the breakers somewhere
farther along the shore
"it makes me nervous Are you certain
that We shall get of all right before the
tide surrounds hsf"
"If we don't" answered Ted, 1--WE shall
all have rather interesting adyentnre
At least ten Of us are on this rock. The
sea never covers It,. ;"
"It would be rather good fun" said the
girl little doubtfully.
When she was rested, they started once
more on the ascent. Ted did not want to
got to the top. He had not yet told her
bis secret, and he was determined to speak
before they left.
But fellow does not like to shout that
sort of thing at the top Of his voice. Mo-
ment by moment he put of the sentence,
and, as so often happens, be lost his oppor-
tunity, and they reached the top before he
had said the words. t
Mile had to cover down, because lshe
could not stand against the wind, andl 1t
was ali lie could do to keep his footing.
His hat blaw of and was carried he knew
not where in a moment Miles dress
amused him until she lost her hat, too,
when his distress amused her.
"How splendidly stupid we are!' cried
Mile, laughing gayly. "Can't you see
the others, Mr.. RiversP"
"No, they're not up yet" Ted shaded
his eyes with bis hand. 1t seemed to be
raining in gusts, for he was quite wet.
"Theres shower coming on" be shout
ed; 1--WE must find shelter"
He found nook for her, and they
crquehed doYn just as q furious shower Of
rain drove down upon them. Ted got wet,
for there was room to shelter only one
When the shower was over, Le went to
look for the rest again, entreating Mile
not to follow, as TIE rock was so slippery
It was hardly safe to her. But she insisted
on following, and tho result was tbRt she
slipped and fell with cry of anguish.
"No no, it's nothing" painted Millie,
"and 1t serves Inc right"
But when sho tried to stand she found
! it impossible, and then she looked up at
Ted in terror.
"How can / get down this wretched
rockP" she asked, on the verge of tears.
"When the others come, we'll manage
somehow" he answered reassuredIy, and
in his distress about her he actually forgot
the object that had drawn him here
II wonder why they aren't here nowP''
he added He stood upon bowlder and
looked shoreward, and then he gasped.
Putting bis hand to his mouth he ut
tered loud and piercing call, and then
he whlstled shrilly, but the noise of the
wind was louder than his voice and the
sea gulls' shriokins drowned his whistle.
"What Is itp" asked Mile, taking fright.
"Why are you callingf'
"Its no good, Pm afraid, heanswered.
"They've given 1t up, and it isn't likely
they II trouble about us. Most likely they
think we wont home with the Others.
"That means''- exclaimed Millie.
"That we must manage to get down as
best We can alone, Miss Lloyd"
Mile grew pale, but she SGT her lips
resolutely and said she was ready. With
Ted's help she managed to stand, but
shoot Of pain brought an involuntary cry
from her lips and when she attempted to
take a step forward, though he supported
her, she could not bear it, and she sank
down, with short sob. .-
II must go for help" said Ted.
"What! And leave mef Oh, dare not
stay here aloneP'
"Now, you must let mo DO your doctor"
he said, taking her foot in his hand and
QUITTING the shoe laces. Ho lnade bandage
| with his handkerchief, soaked 1t in pool
and bnndaged tho injured ankle capitally.
"Thank you very much" She said.
"That it 20 nice"
The tide advanced steadily, and now 1t
had completely surrounded them. A curl
Gus thrill Of Joy ran through him. He
| glanced back to where Millle sat, bearing
her pain patiently. She motloned him to
como to her,
"What do you seer" she asked.
ave are surrounded md will have to
stay here until the next ebb. Old Grice
told me that no boat could approach in tho
finest weather, and now there's high sea
running"
"Are we safep" sho asked, looking at
| him in terror. E.'
Perfectly. But 1t will be cold and wet,
and you are suffering"
"Not much, she replied brayely. "And
1t is all my stupidity. Do you think you
can ever forgive mef"
| Ted was not able to answer, except
with look that brought rush Of color
to her pale cheeks
They sat in silence for long time lis
tening to the roar of the breakers A soil
tary figure appeared on the shore, but
| neither of them saw it. TWAS an old man,
who stood looking toward the rock through
| pocket telescope. Then he shut 1t up
| and chuCklsd.
"BlRmed If don't believe they re there.
! I'll go and tell mssus to make some soup
| for en- the young leddy'll maybe feel
bit chilly, and doubtless he'll come off that
air rock feeIin inclined to reward every
body all round, and me In partic'lor. "
! In order to be before any one else jack
returned to the shore and got ready his
boat and several ropes. Then he sat down
and smoked, keeping a lookout for any Of
the hotel folk who might be coming.
When he saw some men running panic
stricken toward him, he pocketed his pipe
and pretended to be desperately busy with
his boat
They're as safe as II they was in their
own beds" cried the old man, "but Pm
a-goin to get EN- of at tho risk Of my life.
/ I'm an old man and amt Of much ac-
count. If drowned all ask is as some
ono'll look after my missus."
Miles foot was better; it had not been
much strained, after all, and the perfect
rest she had given 1t made 1t very slight
matter. With help she was able to descend
the rock, old Jack eagerly guiding by the
easiest way.
When they got down, he received tip
SO large that he had not the slightest doubt
that tho virtue of the rock had been proved
once more aud, indeed, not one of the
party who had come to welcome the ad-
venturers was deceived by Ted and Miles
innocent manner, and Mr.. Fielding took
his departure the next day which no ono
regretted. Household Words.
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