The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-07-12

step, and revealed nn ugly countonance, rem
derei sinister by squnt.
seaton dropped into a chair. and said II
wnnt my beard taken Off
The maR looked Mt him. ifit could be
called looking ut him. and said dryly. 80,
H iobysS now much IL" to have Tor that
you know your own charge"
"of course do: thrcepencc !. chin"
Very we'll BE quick then"
stop IL bit: that IL my cllarge to working
folk; must have something more off you"
Very well, man. II pay YOU double"
my price to you il ten shillings."
"Why, what L that for?" asked Scaton, in
some alarm; he thought. in his confusion,
al tell We why" said the he" souintinr bnrber
NO; won't: i'll show ye.' lie brought
q small mirror. and suddenly clapped it lie.
fore Seaton's eyes. Seaton started ut his
own image; wild, ghastly. and the eyes 80
bloodshot. The bnrberellnckled. Thisstart
sagacity. Now wasn't | right" said lie;
did ought to take the heard off such u
mug AS that-for less than ten shillngs?"
II see" groancl Seaton; you think Ihavc
committed some crime. One man sees me
weeping with misery; he cals me u
drunkarl; another secs me pale with
the anguish "f my breaking hcart;
he cnls me felon may Gods curse light on
HIM and you. and all mankind!''
"All right" said the squirting barber,
alphabetically; "my price is ten bob, whether
or ne"
Scaton felt in his pockets. "Ihave not got
the money about ne. said he,
| 80. I'm not particular; leave your watch"
| SentOn handed the squirting va mpire his
watch without another word, and let his
bend fall upon his breast.
The barber cut 6s heard close with the
scissors. aud made rival remarks from time
| IN time Inf received m rAnIv
At lust, Extortien having put him in II
good humor, he sud. Don't be so down
hearted, my lad. YIN are not the first that
has got into trouble, and had to change
faces"
Seaton vouchsafet no reply.
The barber shaved him clean. and was M.
tonisled ut the change, and congratulated
him. Nobody wilsvcr know you, said he;
"and I'll tell you why: your mouth, it is in
clined to turn up little; now IL mustuche it
bends down. ard that alters such IL mouth
as yours entirely. But, I'll tell you what.
taking OFF this heard shows me something:
YOU are II gentleman! Make it II sovereign,
sir"
Sraton staggered out Of the place without
| Il word.
"Sulky. eh?" muttcred tho hnrhcr. lie
gathered up some of the long hair he had cut
of Scaton's chin with his scissors, admired
IL. and put it away in paper.
VINE tn'ls employed. regular customer
looked in tor his cup OF coffee. 1t was the
policeman who had taken Seuton for n con.
| vival soul.
CHAPTER VII.
General Rollcston's servants made rims to
the PrOscrline, carrying boxes, etc.
Hut Helen herself clnng TO the house till the
last moment. 80 papa!" she cried, II need
my word with Arthur. and lcuve YOU. WHY,
why did promise? Why am such n slave
to my word?'
because" sad the old General with u
voice not so firm us usual, II have always
told YOU that n lady is not to be inferior to
I've heard my mother say 80 often: and I've
taught it to my Helen. And my girl, where
would be the merit oi keeping our word, if We
only kept it when it cost us nothing?"
lie promised to come utter. in three months
at fnrthcrest, and the brave girl dried her
tenrs as well rs she could. not 10 add to tho
sadness he fought against ns CALAMITY ns lie
had often fought the enemies OF his country.
The Proserpine was to sail at two O'Clock:
Mt n little before one. gentleman boarded
her, and informed the captain that he was n
missionary, the Rev. John Hazel. returning
home, after fever: aud wished to take n
berth in the Proserpine.
The mate looked him FULL in the face: and
then told him there was very little accom-
notation Tor passengers, and ii had all been
secured by White and Co., for n young lady
nnd her servants
small. a!d moderate accommodation would
serve him; but lie must go to England with
out delay.
Captain Hudson put in his gracious word;
Then jump off the jetty at high tide aud
swim there; no room for black coats In my
ship,"
Mr.. Hazel looked from one to the other
piteously. "Show me some mercy, gentle
men: my very life depends on it,
Very sorry, sir, said the mate; "but it is
impossible. There's the Shannon, you can
| go in her.
.. she is under repairs: 80 am told"
"Well,there are n hundred and fifty cnrpen.
tiers on to her; and she will come out Of port
in our wake"
Now, sir,'' said Hudson, roughly,
"bundle down tho ships side again
if you please; this is u busy time iIy!
rig the whip; here's the lady coming Of
to us
The missionary heavcd dpepsigh and
went down into the boat that had brought
him But he was no sooner seated than he
ordered the boatmen. somewhat peremp-
torily, to pull ashore us fast us they could
row.
His boat met the Rollestons, father, and
daughter. coming ont. and lie turned his pale
Itollrston was struck with that sorrowfu}
rountannce and whispered her father. THAT
poor Clergyman has just left the ship" SHE
made sure he had been taking leave Of some
beloved one, bound for England. General
Rollcston looked round. but the boats had
passed eacll other, and ths wan luce WIS no
longer visible
They weresoon on board, and received with
great ohsequiousness. Helen was shown her
cabin, and. observing til" minute and zral-
GUS cure that had been taken of her COM
fort, she sud. Somebody who loves
trimming eyes on her father, lie looked
quite puzzled; but said nothing.
Father and daughter were then left nlone
IN the cabin, till the ship began to lleave her
anchor (she lny Just ut the mouth oftl,e hnr
bor,. and then the hoatswain
was sent to give General Rolleston warning
lielcn came up will: him, pale and distressed
lhry exchanged Il last embrace, and General
i!olleston went down to the ships side.
Helen hung over the bulwurks and waved
her last udieu, though she could hardly sec
him for tears.
AT this moment four-oared boat swept
alongside: and Mir. Hazel came OH boari
again. He presented HUDSON written or.
der TO give the ltev. John Huzel IL passage in
the small berth abreast the main hutrhes
1t was signed For White and Co. lanes
Seaton: and was Endorsed with slammed
acknowledgement OF the passage money. twen.
ty-seven pounds.
Hudson, aud wylie tho mate, put their
heads together over this. The missionary
saw them consulting. and told them he had
mentioned their mysterious conduct to
Messrs. White and Co.. and that Mr.. Sent on
; had promised to stop the ship if their mn.
thorty was resisted. "And | have Maid
. my passage money, and will not br turned
ont now except by force" said tho revnreu,l
gentleman, quietly.
Wylie's head was turned AWAY from Mr.
} HaZei's and on its profile n most gloomy
vindictivt look. so much so. that Mr.. Hnlel
2 was startled when the man turned his front
luce to him with n jolly. genial air. and said,
well. sir. the truth in. weseamen don't want
/ passengers aboard ships of this class: thcy
, get in our way whenever it blows a cnuful.
However. since you ure here, make yourself
2 ms comfortable as you can
There. that is enough pnlaver,'' said tho
captnin, in his offensive way Hoist tho
pnrson 8 traps aboard; and sheer off Won.
Anchors apeak.'' '''
} He then guve his orders in st entorian ronrs.
: the anchor was hove up, GATED, and fshrd:
one sail went up after another, the Proser.
pines head came round, md away she bore
for England with IL fair wind.
, GENERAL Koileston went slowly and heavily
nome. ana often turned his head und looked
wistfully ut the ship putting out wing upon
l wing, and carrying of his child like n In"
{ prey. >"'
II To change the comparison, 1t wos onIv /,
tender vine detached from Il rrcnt stmyd"
y elm; yet the tree thus relieved OF its delicate
il eiicumbrance, felt bare; and n soft thine
0 was gone that, seeking protection. Ind be,
= slowed warmth; had nestled and curlri be.
| tween the worlds cold wind md tl,,t -