n and
countrywomen, who would consider that they could not too strongly
express their feelings of delight.

All thoughts were immediately turned to the wreck, and great interest
was felt in the survivors. Inquiries were at once made, in order to
ascertain the number of those who were lost in the "Forfarshire." It
was not possible to do so, however, for no entries had been made at the
time of embarkation, so that it was never certainly known how many had
perished. It was supposed that the passengers numbered more than
fifty, and the crew about twenty. Many of the sufferers were Scotch,
and some came from a long distance. One gentleman lost his wife, son
and grandson; another his mother and brother. The captain, and his
wife, as has been already stated, were both drowned.

Many people visited the wreck, some from curiosity and some because
they had a good purpose in view. The wreck consisted of the
forecastle, part of the engine, paddle-wheels, anchor, cable, foremast,
and rigging. Two of the boilers were broken on the rock, and the
others were washed out to sea. Search was made for the missing bodies,
with partial success; but the cargo, which was of great value, could
not be restored. Parts of the wreck were brought by the waves to
different places, such as Hauxley, Amble, Hartley, and other parts of
Northumberland. The fishermen and revenue officers made every effort,
and rendered all possible assistance, but nothing of much value could
be recovered.

While this was going on, the Longstone lighthouse became the centre of
a marvellous fascination to thousands of people. The story of the girl
going out in the boat over a stormy sea, and succeeding in saving a
number of lives that were in jeopardy, thrilled the hearts of all who
read, and made them eager to know more of the wonder. Nor was simple
curiosity all that was excited. It was felt that such a deed deserved
most substantial reward, and a public subscription was at once set on
foot. To this the bank-notes and gold of the wealthy, the silver of
the middle classes, and the coppers of the poor, were willingly given;
and in a short space of time Grace was presented with the splendid sum
of 700 pounds.

"The Royal Humane Society" could not allow such an act to pass by
without notice, but forwarded a very expressive and flattering vote of
thanks to her. As if this were not enough, the President of the
Society presented her with a very handsome silver