The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-11-27
IT'S THE TRUTH .7HAT HURTS.
Weston, West Virginia, November 27, 1880

times the captain would neve
push her away; but he would picl
her up and call to his wife to COM
and take her.
1t was q great consolation to II!
all to feel tic gentle presence o
this innocent child abroad u vessc
commanded by such u tyramt. Slt
would come dancing forward like I
sunbeam, and jump upon the bow
to look ut the wooden ser-serpent
which, in due time being shcetet
with ice, presented u jet mure sin
gular appearance than before
Wa were now in Davis Straits
forging along into the bay, witt
huge bergs and lloes Of ice around
us. With the sun shining on crys
tai turrcnt, castle, and dome, il
looked like fairy region, and
doubtless was 50, in reality, tc
little Mary, who would lrok ar"und
her, chipping her hands with de
light.
@TIis way!" roarcd the skipper
to Tom, one morning, just us the
latter was leaving tie helm al
which llc had been relieved, "bring
me up my spy.slass, fron the com
panionwayM
Tom cbcycd.
The captain levcled the glass.
IA white bear" said he, to hi
first officer, who was near" | see il
plain enough! !"
"rd like to get II shot at it." said
the mpte.
would I. There he is gone now
he added, "bgllind that berg"
The mate took the glass from the
captain, who, just then turning,
behell Tom Knot, still on the
quarterback, where he had been
listening to what was said.
What are YOU doing ilere?" said
the captain: sternIy, this ain't
your place; go forward"
"YGS," answered Tom, "but-'' .
"Biast you! how many times,
interrupted the captain, shave |
told YOU 10 gay, 'Ay, ny, sir!n'
"Av, ny. sir, it is, Them answer
ed Tom. "Y0u see | stand here be,
cause I could hardly helpit, as YOU
were a.talking about Bars. l'vp
killed some Of them critters in my
time ne!!''=Zz====Z=zZ
Never mind; forward you 50.
-T=don'tZwantZ Zhcar anything
I;ib0utit..',-Z=-=ZZZ
Thought, IL you were o:goin' To
lower for TINT aninlal, / w0uid=likC
to 60 a-Iong with YOU
"Whcn you are wanted, I'll tcll
YOU" said the captain, $50 clear
out"
"still Tom hcsitated, as if he
wanted to say something more on
that congcniaI subject Of hears.
The captain enrHged, pulled q
loose hclaying pin from the rail
and drew of, rs il to throw it at
Knot.
1t was the first time he had ever
gone So far.
"Ncvcr mind tlrowin' it cap
said Tom, conlly. I'll 90 for'hrI
without that"
His mild manner was by the
captain taken for lack Of spirit.
Whiz went the pin.
Tom ilucked his head, just in
time to avoid the missile.
Then his huge fist shot straight
Out from the shoulder, and Il thnu
sand sparks seemed to dance be-
fore the eyes Of the captain. III
was sent rolling over and ovcl
along the deck by that powerful
blow, with Il force that finally Cur
ried him into the leo Ecuppers.
He jumped up, roaring out fnl
pistols. and calling up his mate.
to help him.
There was n murmur forward
and a dozen sturdy forms wcr,
soon advancing 10 take sides Will
Tom.
Tho skipper turned pale AM
m0!toncl hack the steward.
IIe had heard threats of mutin,
aboard. and hal alsn heard it re
ported that some Of the men haG
rrvolvrrs hid away in tn" forceastle
One nf the mNtos-Mr. Bond, ;
rrsnlute frllow-had, however
rushed. nrovilcl with Il hanlspikr
umn Tom. The latter snapped hin
un aud at once drnrpcd him oyc
the mil, m Il lmrg alongside.
When h" was picked IN he calf
"1 on thr rnr!ain tn help him pvl
TOM in irnns.
"Tr vou Ii" yon may,' answered
tho sturdy hark-wonAsmnu. his cvr
llazinr with II nanthcr-'i'tr cxrrce
sion that made thr officers 1uai
hrfnm him.
Th" otN"r mon were now closin
rounl him.
"Ncv"r min1." snil Tho sliinrc
to Bond. swell have orr mv'na
vol Co forward and lo vrur 'tnt,
Fn~ thr nr"srni." he mI'le,l tn Tom
Th" hitter complied, and thu
cn'l"d III" quarrel
From that time little Nary wa
.krpt AWAY from Tom Knot, VIII