The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1930-09-12

any technical school.
| want" said Franz. Among a
number of students there is some
emulation and enthusiasm, and
shall have a chance of rising in
the world"
Fritz will probably return here
some day; but it might be well
for one member of the family to
go home with the intention of re-
naming there altogether, and as
| am the youngest l could more
easily than the rest adapt myself
to a different life. My father, how
ever, will decide for me-"
you may 60, my dear son."
replied; "and God bless all our
plans and resolutions. The whole
earth is the Lords, and where,
as in his sight, you lead good and
useful lives, there is your home.
"And now that l know your
wishes, the only question is
whether Captain milestone will
will kindly enable you to carry
them out?"
All eyes were fixed eagerly up
on him, and after a moments
pause the gallant officer spoke as
follows:
81 think my way in this matter
is perfectly clear, and i consider
that l have been providentially
guided to be the means of once
more placing this family in com
munication with their friends and
with the civilized world.
MY orders we're to search for
a shipwrecked crew.
Survivors from two wrecks
have been discovered.
Three passengers express a
wish to leave my ship here, in
stead OF at the Cape, while, at
the same time, | am requested to
give to three a passage to Eng
land.
Gould anything suit better? ]
am most willing to undertake the
charge of those who may be COM
mitted to my a
Every circumstance has been
wonderfully ordered and linked to-
gether by Divine Providence, and
if England gains a prosperous and
happy colony, it will prove a fit
ting clasp to this fortunate chain
of events. Three cheers for New
Switzerland"
Deep emotion stirred every
heart as the party separated for
the night. Many felt that they
were suddenly standing on the
threshold of a new life, while,
for myself, a weight was rolled
from my heart, and l thanked
God that a difficulty was solved
which, for many years, had OPP
pressed me with anxiety.
After this nothing was thought
Of but making preparations for
the departure of the dear ones
bound for England. Captain Little
stone allowed as much time as he
could spare; but it was neces-
sarily short, 80 that incessant
movement and industry pervaded
the settlement for several days.
Everything was provided and
packed up that could in any way
add to our children's comfort on
the voyage, OF benefit them after |
their arrival in England, and a
large share of my possessions in
pearls, corals, furs, spices, and
other valuables would enable
them to take a good position in
the world of commerce.
/ committed to their care pri-
papers, money, jewels which
| knew to have been the personal
property Of the captain of our
Inflated ship, desiring them to
hand over, if possible, to his
heirs. A short account of the
wreck, with the names Of the
u = " a l1St VI IN L udu lOuQQ. |
was given to Captain milestone.
Fritz, having previously made
known to me, what indeed was
very evident, the attachment be-
tween himself and Jenny, l ad-
vised him to mention it to Colonel
Montrose as soon as possible az
Ter being introduced to him, and
ask for his sanction to their en-
gagement /, on my part, gladly
1estowing mine, as did his moth
sr, who loved the sweet girl dear
Y, and heartily grieved to part
With her.
On the evening before our sep
/ gave to Fritz the Jour
lal in which, ever since the ship
l had chronicled the events
# our life, desiring that the story
night be printed and published.
at was written, as you we'll
now" said /, "for the instruction