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opposite to where they stood, and Henry called loudly to his sister, "to throw aside her fears, and take a sail with them." His foot was on the edge of the boat; as he spoke it slipped, and the rapid stream closed over him. In less than an instant Edward plunged into the water; for a moment he disappeared, then rose again, and, with one arm round his insensible friend, was seen making strongly towards the shore. The mother rent the air with frantic screams, while Caroline, venturing into the waves, stood with out-stretched arms to afford him all the assistance in her power as soon as he should come within her reach. It was a moment of fearful suspense—every stroke was becoming more feeble; yet now he was so near, he thought he could avail himself of the extended hand. Alas! the distance deceived him—exhausted nature could do no more—one mighty sob, the last effort of expiring life, was heard; and then, with his hapless burthen, he sunk to rise no more.

"The following Sunday, Caroline, attended by all the youths and maidens of the village, followed the remains of her lover and brother to their graves. Her mother was not there; she was stretched on the bed of sickness, from which she never arose. It was not until the last of her earthly friends was laid in her narrow house, that the overcharged heart of Caroline