You see, Sir, it was certain death to both of them, unless one should give way.

Then Coe jumped out, crying to father 'Go aloft, John.

In one minute I shall be in heaven.' It was he who had caused the disaster, and therefore, as he doubtless thought, should be the one to suffer for it; besides, he reflected, perhaps, that he was an old man, and had no bride at home to mourn for him; still, it was a noble deed, and I never denied it." "Denied it!" exclaimed Richard; "I should think not.

Why should you ?" and he looked up with wonder into his companion's face.

It was one blush from brow to chin.
"Well, Sir," continued she, disregarding his interruption, "my father was hurried up; and as he looked over the basket the charge exploded, and the great stones flew up and blackened his face.