The morning call., 1891-06-21

NAV be that your report would lead me to
make some changes with respect to the
DTeadnaught's cargo on her return trip"
You may rely upon me-, Mr.. HOLSTER"
replied Allaire.
At this moment Shelton approached:
The anchors atrip, captain"
"And the ebb@
is making itself felt"
"Stand by, them
Then turning to Mr.. Hollister, Captain
John thus addressed him, his words having
the genuine ring OF gratitude in them:
"Once more, MI Hollister, let me thank
YOU for having given me command of the
Dreadnaught. trust that you will not be
disappointed in me-"
Il am sure l shall not, john" said Hol-
lister, Il don't believe | could have put the
interests of our house into safer hands -
The merchant exchanged q hearty grasp
of the hand with the young captain and
then walked away. Mrs. Allaire, followed
BY the nurse and little Walt, now joined her
husband. Lew Barker and his wife were
also of the group. The moment of separa-
ton was rapidly approaching. There was
nothing left for Captain AliaTe to do save
to bid his wife and family a last gOOd-hy
This was only the second year Of MOlly's
marriage. and her baby bow was hardly
months Old but painful as were the thoughts
of the separation now so near al hand, she
kept back the tears, and met her husbands
cousin Kate. She was made Of weaker
clay, and gave away to her feelings. She
was devntedly attached to MOilie, in whose
society she had often found comfort aud
consolation when troubled and harasSed
by the violent and OVerbeaTing conduct of
her husband. But if Molly was able to
hide her sorrow in this dark hour, Kate
knew only too well the secret suffering that
oppressed herCOusin'S heart. True, Captain
John would be back again in six months,
but even that was pretty long separation
the very first since their maTriage-and as
Molly was strong enough 10 bear up so
bTavely at such moment, II seemed as II
Hates tears were flowing in her behalf.
AS 10 Lew Barker, the man whose face
was never sOftened with a tender look, he
came and went, hands in pocket and
thoughts no one knew where. 1t was only
too evident that he was not in accord with
the sentiment OF affection which had brought
others on board Of this sea-bound vessel.
Turning 10 his wife Captain John took
her hands in his and drew her toward him.
Dear Molly" said he, sit will not be
Tonga few months-and l shall be with
you again. Don't worry, dearest. With
this ship and this picked crew no gale will
have any terTOrs for me. BE strong as a
captains wife should be. Our little Walt
will be Is months old by the time | get back
quite a big boy. He will know how TO
talk, and the first word which L shall hear
On my return home
win be your name, John" murmured
Molly, with a sad smile. Your name shall
be the first word that l shall teach him. We
shall begin the day and end it by talking
about dear papa far away on the sea. Oar
ling. write me- every chance you get Oh,
how impatiently l shall look forward to
your letters. Tell me everything you have
done and what you are about to do. Let me
fee that have not ceased to be part Of
your life"
'Yes, yes, dear Molly; I'll write to you.
I'll keep you fully posted as to my move
ments. Ny letters will he like log book,
only the love viii be thrown in"
"Ah. dearest, l bear terrific grudge
against this sea, which is carrying you away
from me. How | envy those whose love is
not tormented by these separationS-but
no, I mustn't think of all this"
4" Ny darling, bear in mind that it's for the
sake of our little one that | go; for your
sake, too, in order to make sure the com
fort and happiness Of you both. Should our
be realized then nothing shall ever separate
US again"
Al this moment Lew Barker and his wife
approached. John met them with smile.
Ny dear Lew" said he, !" leave my
wife-my boy, in your care. You and Kate
are their only relatives in San Diego. Look
after them we'll"
depend upon US, John, " replied Barker,
making an effort at some slight show of feel
ing Kate and l will do the right tffEg
Molly will have the best Of care"
And all the consolation l can give her."
added Mrs Barker. "You know how |
love you, dear Molly. We shall see each
other often. I shall be with you every day
for a few hours, which we shall devote to
John"
.'Ah, yes, Kate" replied her cousin,
''he'n never be out of my clutches"
D, &c., a
ton. Captain" said he. tits time"
"All right, ROD" cried Allaire. ''set the
jib and tiying-iIb."
The men hurried away to execute these
orders which pointed to an immediate
departure.
''Mr. HOLSTER" said AIlaire, "the ships
launch viii take you and my wife and her
relatives back to the wharf whenever you're
Pm all ready, john" answered the
merchant, 'Once more gOod-bY and good
''Good-by. good luck" cried the others as
they made their way down the ladder to
boats waiting for them.
"Good-by, Lew. gOod-by, Kate" cried
John. extending his hand to them.
"Good-by, good by" cried Mrs. Parker.
"Come, my dear Molly, I'll 90 with you
to the gangway," said Allaire. "The Dread
naught has caught the breeze already. She
- moving.
Molly'S heart was too full for words. She
walked in silence by her husband, and upon
coming to the ships side could only sink
| upon his breast, as he casped her tenderly
| in last embrace
And then little Walt, whom Molly had
taken from the nurse, stretched out his
! arms to his father, shook his baby hands
| and lisped out papa! pa-pa!
There, dearest" cried Molly, ioyfully,
''yOu have heard him utter his FIRST word
| before parting with him."
Stout-hearted as the young captain was,
! he could not keep back the tears, and as
| Molly took their child from his arms its
| cheeks were wet with them.
Molly" he murmured, 'good-by. good
| byp'
Then turning quickly away to hide hi:
emotion, he cried cut in a tone of command
| Cast off,
In moment after the boat was pushed
off and headed for the wharf, where its pas
| sengers We're landed.