Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-07
bar accidents, your teeth will live longer
than you. How could you have lost the missing

"Bar accidents, your teeth will live longer
ones?'
Those provided by nature were kicked out
at foot ball over twenty years ago." replied the
major, "the admirable substitutes furnished
OF the ocean,
"At the bottom of the ocean, echoed Mr.
Jobson, in amaZement
Exactly. Perhaps the plate has gone to
supply deficiency in the mouth Of some aged
shark. This is how it happened. Two half
tpsy fellows came into my cabin in the middle
OF the night in search Of drink. directed
them TO flask OF whisky which was in the
lower bunk and fell asleep again, but have
an indlstinct recollection of one of them lean
ing over me to empty something through the
port hole. In the morning the tumbler of
scented water which had contained my teeth
was empty. OF course, under the circumstances,
L could not appear among the passengers
again, and have had it given out that am
lndisposed: Mr.. Jobson, you are the only man
ON board who can do anything for me. Believe
me, the happiness OF at least one other besides
myself depends upon you.
1.-The difficulty would be to find q workshop"
said Mr.. Jobson, thoughtfully; "but perhaps
the doctor would assist us in that"
Tho doctor will place every facility at your
disposal, am sure; replied the major eagerly.
HE is in my confidence"
Then you may look upon the thing as done,
as, fortunately, have everything necessary in
a portmanteau In my cabin. will match your
teeth In the morning early and by noon on the
following day yon will be yourself again."
How shall l ever reward your cried the
major, grasping the little mans hand in his
gratitude. You shall name your own fee, be-
sides having made a staunch friend for life"
My fee will be the usual one," replied Mr..
Jobson calmly. But that necessity forbids
IT, shall make no charge at ALL for yours is
the only case have met in my homely pro-
fession in which there has been q spice of
novelty and interest. But perhaps l may one
day ask favor of you. l am writing O book:
you MAJ be kind enough when it is completed
10 permit Its publication under your patron
age"
The major declared that he would be only
too delighted. and he further pledged himself
to take one hundred copies of the work.
Il know it's very presumptuous of me-"
sparkle was saying to Mrs. Pennington two
days after the events recorded; but for the
ire Oh me can't help it, love you, upon my
honor do. most dearly"
Il don, doubt your word, Mr.. Sparkle" an
swered the widow calmly
I've been trying to pluck up courage to
speak to you for days
Just four days?' suggested the lady, smiling
wei about that time"-and the young man
changed color-.'but you're not listening Sc
riously to me. You little know"
MIR. Sparkle stopped abruptly. His hated
and powerful rival approached, erect and dig
n!hcd, along the deck. The major paused in
'front.' OF them smiling the wel-known beauti-
full smile, and disclosing the woll-known beau
tiful teeth.
How do you do. Mrs. Pennington? Mr..
Sparkle. how are you?' Sparkle rose from
ms seat and offered his hand. The major ia
vored him with a hearty. revengeful grip.
which made his fugers tingle for an hour
afterward and coolly sank into the vacant
chair. Swallowing his rage Mr.. Sparkle re-
tired. Before the night closed Maj. olympic
had vowed away his bache lorship and Mrs
Pennington her widowhood
In the course of time Mr.. Jobsons book
was given to the world. 1t consisted OF q num-
Der of poems under the title of Dreams, by a
Dreamer" and it was inscrib ed with the name
Of Maj. olympic. Copies are now very scarce