Year: 1866

life.
LAY the yards square ~ she cried, at
the top of her voice. Ease up the helm.
Let two faithful men take the wheel ~
These orders were Obeded, and ere long
the brig was dasliing off before the wind.
An opening was made in the rocky coast
ahead.


THAT is Lunga OIL the quarter" the
maiden said, land ahead we have dozen
small islands. Here comes the Devils
Rock on the starboard bow, and that on
aft is McDonald's Crown. Port a little i
Steady--so ~ -.-. I-


The hearts Of the men leaped up, and
there seemed to hang for some moments.
But on went the flying vessel-the heavy
spray actually dashing over the deck from
the towering rocks--now on this hand, now
on tllat-and yet she went safely on II
she had gone through such dubious chan
mel. then why should she not pass the
'f'he men became more easy, even though
the horrors were as palpable as ever The
course of the brig lay through kissing,
rushing. tumbling surge, with rocks still
on every land And there stood the fair
pilot, her keen eye flashing. her finely
chiselled nostrils dilated, and her noble
form drawn proudly up. Her orders were
prompt and assured, and confidence was
in every look and tone.


At length the vessel entered n narrow
strait. not over mile wide, and the course
was dir ct. 1t was the mainland of Argyle
upon the right and the Island of Sell up.
on the left. In half an hour more the
strait was passcd-anothcr group Of rocks
clcarcd-and vet the gallant bark flew
safely on over the storm mad sea.


'Stand by the braces !" cried Flora,now
showing little excitement. mind your
helm! Round in carefully on the larboard
braces. Keep the others tau! ! Helm a
port casy-easy ~


The brig bowed to the wind most fear,
fully now that her side was presented to it,
and the masts bent like rccds-but she
failed not. A high promontory WAS pass
cd-and in a few moments more the deep
labor ceased. The brig righted, the masts
grew straight, and the tsails had done
strainng. The water moved only in long
swclls, and as the men looked ahead
through the falling rain. they saw the
smooth haven stretching away up into the
lamd-a haven into which the southern
storm demon could not come. and where
the weary bark could be at rest. 1t was
the long, narrow inlet Of kilmore.


At length the sail was taken off, the
anchors dropped, and then the men crowd
ed about their fair pilot to bless her for the
service she had done them. But she ask
ed not their thanks, though she could not
refuse their gratitude.


II have saved my father she said,
land that is all in all to me. Let us 20
on shore now"


"But not in this Storm" urged the
captain.


Yes" persisted Flora. I'VE are not
at home here, but on shore ] shall find a
shclterins roof, and open arms to receive
us"


Captain Thornlill felt too grateful to
make any objections, and he had boat
lowered ut once.


"God bless you!" lie said. as he grasped
Flora by the hand; land when. in time to
come, we call each other to mind, trust
YOU may feel something of the fricndliness
towards me which must ever cherish for
you." Then he turned to Donald "And
to YOU, Donald Kenmore. let me say, God
grant may never meet you again when
the duty of my station could make you my
enemy. Farewell


And in few moments more the SNUG
gier and his child were on their way to the
shore. A shcltcring roof soon spread Its
protection over them, and warm friends
welcomed them to the firesidc.
Donald Kenmore and John Thornhill
never met again, for the old man had
money enough, and when his noble dausl-
ter, shortly after the startling adventure
we have recorded, gave her hand and
heart to the man who had loved her long
and truly, he found home with them,
[-Rural american.