The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-09-26

NtmoSp@efSf a@Ss 0h@Wn aAekm WttA egery breath. lt may be the crisis of my Ions mental misery that has arrived, and thafI shall afier this regain calm"
 Theodore examined me narrowly, then ,ook my hand. "Poor Charleyl You cannot throw of the load of care. 20 where you may. How wish you were
 Nv heart trembled with love for Theo, as he went dancing away from me. How cood and chivalrous he was how shrewd also. Yes, Theo was right to mix with inc crowd, to sift its motives, learn its mar euvres, discern its tricks, and profit thereby. was a oedantic old bachelor. 6t only for my chambers at Gray's inn, to ponder upon law, life, and destiny From that quiet haunt, fortune mad driven me forth into the world of action, to meet men in the fierce contention for this worlds substantial things.
 A good think always pulls me to- gether. The queer nervele.sness and Tomanly vaporishness passed away got up, had smart trot round the deck. exchanged some jovial remarks with one or two fellow-passengers whom passed, and then went to dress for dinner. But all my hilarity and confidence melted as saw Theodore and L Estrange come in together My brothers cheeks were scarlet, his eyes gliuered, his very hair seemed to undulate with excitement When he sat down to table, he appeared to be in an ecstasy of delight.
 "What is the matter with your 1 asked anxiously.
 "Nothing t-Matter? What do you mesn2 Do look ill ["
 "Yes, of delirioss fever. never saw your cheeks so flushed; and yoar eyes blaze like basilisk's."
 What sort of thing is that, Charley? never saw one. But never mind what look like take your soup. It's real turtle the head-steward told me SO; and we don't get alderman's fare every day, even on board of this floating grand hotel And say, Charley, put of the Quaker for tonight, and for my sake; that's a good brother. Let us have a bottle of champagne"
 "Champagnel Do you forget our empty purses ?"
 There you go again Always in the glums if l propose to let daylight into your poor limping circulating fluid"
 looked at him in blank amazement. "Don't stare, Charley order the 6zz' But don't think want you to pay for it no am going to give the treat"
 Surely, Theodore, you have not been drinking since you left me an hour ago." whispered remonstratingly.
 Drinkingl Not at all. have had glass or two of champagne with some friends over little pastime. Here, steward, bring bottle of Roederer; and look sharp, there's good fellow"
 A shiver passed through me. stared at my brother as if he were an apparition.
 "Ah here is the vine. Now, Charley, will be as good as nurse to you; bet ter, for this beats all the nursing in the world. Therel you have a bumper Why don't you drinkr'
 A deep sob almost stifed me. dared not make scene, for the eyes of many were upon us. Those of L'Estrange, like two fre6ies, glittered as met them. would have left the table, but wa; afraid that Theodore would take more wine than he should, and that some uproar would follow.
 "All right Theo," said, will drink your wine. Don't get excited"
 Ahah kOOA sGlAOWs 4NOW tCCt klAC myself again. You look a thousand pounds better already, mon enfant. Look here. You shall have some cham. every day. It will pick you up marvellously. You've gone down too low, Charley you've gone down." Theodore looked round the table with proud patronizing air, which made me blush for shame.
 "Give me some more wine," said, to withdraw him from his silly pose.
 He obeyed with joyful alacrity. "Go ahead ]" he cried ," don't spare it we'll have another bottle, if this is not enough"
 My ears still jingle as recall that din- ner scene. Every minute feared Theo dore would commit some extravagance that would cover us both with ridicule. But nothing happened; and was some what relieved to find that the judgment of those sitting at table was in approval of the youngsters wild jollity. Jokes flew about, fun ran faster than the wine, every body was in exuberant spirits but me. The heat, the noise, the wine, and the agitation made me i'll, and had to leave Theodore, iD spite of my alarm on his behalf.
 Do not distress yourself on my ac- count" he said soothingly, in answer to my admonitions. "A cup of coffee will make me all square again."
 The weather had changed since went down to dinner an uneasy and peculiar roll seemed to undulate the deck, now longitudinally, now laterally. almost stumbled as attempted to walk. 1We are going to have dirty night" said gentleman smoking under the lee of lifeboat. The fume of his tobacco was blown into my throat by sudden gust deplorable sensation came over me, a misery of body and spirit. hur- ried to my cabin. or the march of time during that night have no record; of events, only enc clings to memory-that of Theodore wav- ing bundle of bank-notes close to my eyes and saying: C See, Charley: eur