Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-19

The sangaree committee was crushed,
but the steward. at q nod from Captain
Davit. brought q full bottle of the rgnt
vintage. and tumbler Of wine and water
satisfied for the moment the prevailing
ING that il vas VERY lucuhrating."
Mrs. Darlington called Ike 10 her, ana,
slyly giving him large sip out OF her
turbler. admonshed him never 10 take
anything again that he couldn't lay ais
hands on. 49,.
"You might have prolonged their lives.
DEAR said she. IF il hadn't killed them
outright. and think what n thing that
would be TO have your conscience acquie
yon of.'
He was so impressed BIZ the Injunction
that he turned three hand-sprincs 70 WIND
ward. where one OF the men. under direc-
ton Of the mate. WAS down on his knees
fitting IN a new ring-bolt. Ike alighted
on his back, sending him sprawlinc on me
deck. cut from hit of rafting stun
sent the young athlete bowling. finding
comfort in tormenting TIE man az the
wheel with offers 20 help him steer and
boxing the compass, mourning box Oh
the ear for bis interference.
Mr.. Partington was kept awake till late
in the morning watch by the snoring OF
the occuponts oftho outer cabin. and there
fore che laid lstc. until Ike. rushing down
impetuouslv. cried out that they were most
up 70 the Inc. and the captain wanted her
on deck 10 meet some visitors.
us the line in sight ?" she asked.
"No, IT'S q little misty, but Cap. says
she'll be along in half an hour"
He darted upstairs and Mrs. Partington
nrepared for the morning call, wondering
what he meant by "she." Could it te that
il was some circus-woTnan, who would use
the line for aromatic" purposes. a.,
" But at any rate" said she severely, L
ehall 90 nothing towards her that Will e1-
onerate me-"
She then went mp and took a seat on
coil Of rope near the spot where the pas
scngars were clustered. as II awntlhg
somothlng. Ike was not visible, but she
was informed that 10 was forward with tho
mate. Soon The silence was broken.
Brig ahov l" came in n subdued tone
from near the head Of the vessel, seeming
lv from under her bows.
"Halloa " they heard the voice OF the
mate respond. who are you?"
Neptune. the king OF the sea. I'm
coming aboard"
Welcome. yOur Majesty"
Then there was heard "A scTambling along
the roof over the horses, and conical
sioht thew presented az the visitors drop
ped on tho quarter-deck. Neptune wore 2
beard of oalum two feet long, his hair and
eyebrows we're Toured. his dress OF old
gunnv-cloth. and mis- crown was piece OF
Old taruaulin. For q trident he bore o
three-pronced now garden-fOrk, like winch
there were many IN the freight below. HIS
rctiuuo appeared in about the same cos
Tune. save little imp that brought up
fine rear. whose disguise was impenetrable.
lie bore n speaking trumpet and was sup
posed to represent Aolus.
"Niornin'. Cap'n." said Neptune, az he
stopped before Captain Davit; anything
in my line today?
several others, one whom you perhaps
have heard OF in your domain"
"Who?" said Neptune, IN defiance OF
shore grammar.
Mrs. Darlington"
"ShOi Please introduce me-"
The Capta led the monarch up to Mrs:
Partinpton. a. she sat behind the rest. and
looking at the scene underneath conve-
nient arm.
with great cni,v OF manner. permit me
70 Introduce 10 your favorable regard Mr..
Neutuno, the saltwater monarch and his
s,nie. who come on board to initiate all who
enter bis province for the first time"
The monarch extended hard and tarry
hand. which the dame accepted, and SAID I:
Glad to see We. mern. Have beard OF
We often, but never expected TO meet you;
/ bid you welcome to my dominion. and
grant You free pass all over the lot"
She shook his hand. cordially.
This" said she. is q most propitiating
moment OF nv life. thank you for y.our
maleyoent kindness in giving me the free
pass. which ] sincerely deprecate. l am
not customary to ROYALTY, and therefore
Won will pardon me if / do not seem de-
monstrOus.
&" All right. mem" said he.
"How did you como aboard ?" she asked,
"you could not have come on horse.
sure?"
mo men," he replied, II came on a
hawser."
But You must have wet your feet. and
it NAV end in borwncrittcrs in the throat,
OF two buckles, or something, i you don't
take care of il. dare say any OF the sail
ors will lend YOU some dry stoc kings"
Thank you. but will you please do me
the honor to give me your autograph Z"
with the greatest reluctance" she re-