The sun., 1889-11-24

pied By Mufln. Miss Laura noticed then bu
made no remark. IL was Impossible that sht
should suspect their mission. But the sight o
them darkened the brighter mood that hat
como to me out Of the companionship OF the
girl. ard fell grave on q sudden.
"Will you share your cabin with your sister,
asked.
No; she cannot bear my presence. Ny maid
will prepare for me the berth adjoining my old
one. she must DO humored. Who can express
the agonios her pride Is costing her"
II fear Wilfrid sleeps rather too close to her
ladyship' said /. There's cabin next mine.
should like to see him In it. Figure his taking
II into his head, In an unGovernable 1T Of tenn
per. to walk in upon his wife"
If such an impulse as that visited him, "
she answered, " 1t would be all the same even
II he should sleep among the crew forward.
Do not anticipate trouble, Mr. Monson. The
realities are fearful enough"
] smiled at her beseechng look. Lucky for
your sister" said l. that YOU are on board.
She arrives without stitch saving what she
stands up in and hero sho finds your ward
robe the twoscore conveniences OF the lady j
toilet table, and maid on top OF 1t all, with
pins and needles and scissors. bodkins and
! tape-bless me! what q paradise after the
| Liza Robbins And then l told her how the
Shark was lost, giving her the yarn as had it
| from Finn. Any way" said /. Lady Monson
IL rescued Your desire is fulfilled"
But did not wish her-I did not want
Colonel Hope Kennedy killed." she exclaimed
with shudder.
Yet you could have shot him." said L; do
you remember our chat that night off the Isle
| OF Wightp"
Yes. perfectly we'll" she answered. But
| now that he is dead-oh. 1t is too terrible to
think Of" she added with a sob in her voice.
1T must always be so with generous ma
tures"I exclaimed. What Is abhorrent to
them in life death converts into pathetic ap-
peal. Best perhaps to leave old Time to re-
venge ones wrongs. And now that her lady
ship Is on board what is Wilfrid going to do
with herr"
"She is never likely to leave her cabin" she
replied
when the Bride arrives home, then;"
- cannot tell
HaI Wilfrid's misfortune been mino this Is
the consideration that would have stared me
in the face from the very start, and hindered
me from taking any step that did not conduct
me straight to the Divorce Court"
Here her maid arrived and whispered 10 her.
on which. giving me pretty little sad smile.
she rose and went TO her cabin. l mounted to
the deck and found the wide ocean shivering
and flashing under pleasant breeze of wind,
whose hot buzzing as it hummed like the vast
insect life OF q tropic island through the rig
gin2 and into the canvas was cooled to the ear
by the pleasant noise Of running waters on
either hand. My first look was for the Liza
Robbins. and ! was not a little surprised to
find her far away down upon our lee quarter
mere dash OF light of O moon-like hue. Finn
was pacing the quarterback solemnly with a
Sunday air upon him. On seeing me he ap-
claimed:
II suppose there is no doubt, sir. his honor
designs that We should be now steering for
home?"
For what other mart OF the world. Captain?"
We'll. sir. at sea ono wants Instructions.
Maybe Sir Wilirid knors that we're going
homer"
He lies sleeping as soundly and peacefully.
Finn, as q little boy in his cabin and knows
nothing"
Lor bless me!' cried Finn.
But YOU may take me as representing him."
said !, and I'll be accountable for all misdi-
rections. About the funeral. now, 1 observed
Cutbill and Crimp pass through the cabin.
They've gono to stitch the body up?"
"Yos, sir. His honor told me to get it done
at once. sides. 'tain't part Of the ocean in
which ye can keep the like Of them things
long"
When do you mean to bury him?"
We'll. l thought tonight. sir. In the first
watch. Better make quiet Job Of it, | allow,
for fear OF -" and screwnR up his face into
peculiar look. he pointed significantly to the
deck with clear reference to Lady Monson.
You are right. Finn. We have had scenes
enough. rs scrimmages are called by women"
Will your honor read the orlce?"
Dye mean the burial service! 1t will be
hard to see print by lanternlight"
NV got 1t. sir. in a book with the letters as
big as my forehnger."
considered little and then said. On re-
Election. no. You are Captain OF this ship, and
1t Is for you therefore to read the service. l
will be present, Of course"
He looked a trifle dismayed. but said nothing
more about it, and after walking the deck with
him for about half an hour. during which our
talk was all about the Shark and the incidents
OF tho morning. what the crew thought OF the |
duel, and the like, went below to my berth.
and lay down feeling tired hot. and again de-
pressed. l was awakened out OF a light sleep |
by the ringing OF the first dinner bell. Having |
made ready for dinner. entered the cabin as
the second bell sounded and found the table |
prepared. but no one present. l was standing |
at the foot OF the companion ladder trying to |
cool myself with the wind that breezed down |
OF a fiery hue with the steadfast crimsoning OF
the western sun. whom Wilfrid came from his |
cabin. He was dressed as If for ball-swal-
lowtailed coat, patent-leather boots plenty OF |
white shirt sparkling with diamond studs.
and 30 forth. Indeed. 1t was easily seen that
he had attired himself with a most fastldious
hand as though on a sudden there had broken
out in him craze OF dandyism. was much as
tonished. and stared at him. There had never
been any ceremony among us; in point OF
meals We had made sort Of picnic OF this
marine remble, and dined regardless OF attire.
Indeed in this direction Wllfrid had always
shown singular negligence. often in cold
weather sitting down In an old pilot coat, or
taking his place during the hot days In white
linen coat and small clothes or an airy camlet
jacket.
Why, VIII" said l. running my eyes over
him. you must give me ten minutes to keep
you In countenance."
No. no." he cried, you arc very we'll. This
is festal day with me, time to be dignlled
with as much ceremony as the modern tailor
will permit Hesvensl how on great occasions