The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-07-24

nation this event gave rise to among tht
other passengers. The three old gentle
man instantly proceeded to explain tha
they possessed jewelry to the value of n
least f300, which they usually Kept LOCKED
up in a brown leather writing-case; bu
was out of order.
Reginald Moore suggested "a safer de
posit for their valuables.
The young married couples announced
the fact of their owning at least ESQ worth
of jewelry; and they, too, consulted MIR
Moore as to the safest plan for secretine
it.
The kiud-hearted brother and sister had
it appeared, more valuables in the way oi
ewelry than anyone on board, since 81, /,
500 had never purchased what they pos
sessed.
The whole of that evening was occupied
in speculating as to the probable perpe
traitor of the theft, and in condoling with
Reginald Moore on his great loss.
Every one turned in that night in an
uneasy state of mind, and il was with as
tonishment that they found themselves,
in the morning, still in full possession of
all their worldly goods. This improved
condition of affairs seemed to reassure our
passengers, who at once began to look
cheerful and at ease.
Reginald Moore's pleasant face wore its
wonted smile, and as heretofore, he enliven-
ed and charmed US with his vivacity and
anecdote. ALI through he worked on the
model of the Janet's Pride, still using the
top of the empty water-cask for work
table. ~
That night we returned to rest with
minds far more at ease than the previous
one. Alas, what sense of anger and
distress came with the morning! Every
passenger on board possessing jewelry
had been robbed during the night.
The three old gentlemen, the young
married couple and the kind hearted
brother and sister, found themselvrs min
US every article of jewelry the had pos
sessed. Even the grumbling old gentle
man had lost his gold snuff.box.
There was no keeping matters quiet this
time. The thief must be traced and
brought tojustice. What was the wisest
method cfprocedure? What would Mr..
Moore suggests
II would suggest" though most reluct
antly," said Mr.. Moore, shat every sailor
and every sailors luggage be carefully
searched"
To this proposition we unanimously
agreed,
This" he continued, "must be most hui
initiating to the feelings of your crew,
Captain. and, therefore, in common fair
ness to them as oHr fellowmen, let me also
suggest that every passenger and every
passengers luggage be also thoroughly
searched"
A little hesitation on the part of one
or two of the passengers was demonstrat-
cd before acceding to this last proposal.
but our pleasant passenger soon contrived
side of thinking. . ...s.
or course" he said "there is not pas
senger on board who is not abo
picion, yet, in justice to the feelings of the
crew, it is in my humble opinion, the
best we can do"
This delicacy of feeling and this
thoughtfulness on the part OF Reginald
Moore rendered him, if possible, more ad-
mirable and praiseworthy in our eyes
than ever.
Many of the crew objected strongly to
this mode of procedure, but all were CON-
PEELED to submit. The old boatswain was
furious with indignation, and vowed if it
cost him his life he would trace the thief
who had caused him to be searched like a
common pickpocket. Even the pleasant
passenger failed TO soothe his sense of in
jury.
Well, thorough search was made by
myself, in company with the kindhearted
old gentleman and his sister. Every ones
traps were raHsacked from top to bottom
without success. t't '1'' - -.s
Further search was useless. What
was to be dones
That night, all having been made snug
and the passengers having turned in, none
of them, as you may imagine, in very bril-
liant spirits, 1 went on deck, it being what
we call at sea "the captains watch"
! turned in about O'Clock a. m, the
second officer then coming on duty. My
cabin was amidships and on deck, and
from q window therein could command
a view of the after-deck Of the ship. Il
Somehow or other, ] could not rest one
atom; so, dressing myself. I determined
upon sitting up and smoking. ! drew
aside the blind of the window have men,
toned and looked out.
1t was just the gray light of early morn
ing, and there was stiffish breeze blow
ing. To my surprise l beheld Reginald
Moore on deck.
I was about to open my cabin door and
invite him TO JOIN me in my restlessness,
when the peodliar nature. Of his proceed.
ings riveted my attention. He looked
around on all sides, Ms II afraid of attract
ing observation. n
Then, suddenly, as if assured the coast
was clear, he made rapidly toward the
empty water cask, on which he was ac-
customed to manufacture his model of the
sane!s dhn fue' Unc1 n iT,c ,hen ,; ann,;aS eau ns
,,awSa9 Wus9 "a at tIo ,nn nf IN. cast apd viii,
I;t ~ ny S;r,aJ + aIr ~ ,ha to,, t,o,,;
,aPiGa Hio'cHf'Ap 'H''A non VI '''S 'op o'N'-
> VI. ;.,,. "a ,,,, oo,,or,,,.
MY astohishment anu my eAoleiaelt
were intense. Another nasty giance rounn,
and he plunged MS hana down INTO tne
eask, then quickly Wltharew IT, hoiulng IN
ms grasp small Dag wntch he rapialy
concealed IN Tie Dreast OF MS coat,
again ne LOOK nasty survey; anu MAS Mas
strange recentacle for hidden goods when
he Suddenly withdrew. having. with aston.
isbinc ranidity. replaced the ton of the
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