The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-07-05

ana 81 twenty other like martors. wnen
the voice Of the captain broke nDon my
revery.
This will be you. Mr.. Barclay n begin
to know you now without candle-light..
by your height.
Yea, It Is /, captain. Just stepped on
deck for smoke and q breath Of this
cool wind before turning IN Do you
know, when / view the great dark out
line 81 your ship sweeping through this
tremendous space OF darkness, aud then
think Of the crowds Of people asleep In
her heart, can't but believe the post OF
commander Of a big merchantmen, like
this vessel. foremost among the most
responsible under the sunlD
Sir. you are right, replied the little
man, In voice that was almost oily
with qualification. Let ustwalk."
We started to measure the planks from
the wheel TO halfway the length Of the
poop.
There Is no doubt. said /. Il that you.
as master Of this vessel. are, as you have
all along commended, empowered to
marry me TO Miss Bellassys. F" And then
gave him the substance Of what Mr..
Higginson had said to me below.
. was sure that Higginson would see
il after thinking bit. " said he. "Of
course / am empowered to marry on
board my ship any couple that may
apply to me. Have you spoken to Miss
Beliassysfa
" have
And II she agreeable2"
Perfectly agreeable"
Good !" said he, with a chuckle.
Now, when shall 1t be2"
fo e., 80 4ns, -
Ten o'clock tomorrow morning do2"
Very well indeed, answered; but
It will bequite private. Captain Parsons !:
it is Miss Bellassys's wish"
! slept right through the night, and
when ! awoke, the cabin was brilliant
with sunshine whitened to fine glory
yet by the broad surface OF milk-white
froth that was rushing past the ship.
The ship was heeling to 1t as a yacht
might; her yards were braced forward,
and the snow at her forefoot scared and
blew away In smoke to the sliding irre-
sistible thrust Of her sharp metal stem.
drew deep breath, "Hap thought
/, IL 1t were always like this, now, and
New Zealand not SO distant"
! saw nothing OF Grace till the cabin
breakfast was ready. Most Of the first
class passengers had by this time as
sembled, some Of those who had been
sea-sick yesterday issuing from their
cabins; and / noticed general stare OF
admiration as my darling stepped forth.
followed by Mrs. Barstow. / was In
stantly at her side.
The ceremony is fixed for ten, !
think2' said Mrs. Barstow: and here
Miss Moggadore arrived, as one who had
q right to be OF US, not to say with us.
. am of opinion, said she, that the
ceremony ought to be public.
I'D rather not" / answered. In
fact, we both had rather not.
" But so many witnesses Y said Miss
Moggadore.
Shall you be PRESENT." inquired Mrs
Barstow.
II hope to receive an invitation"
answered Miss Moggadore.
I'VE shall count upon your being
present, /" exclaimed Grace, sweetly; but
the smile with which she spoke quickly
faded she looked grave and nervous,
and / found some reproach in the eyes
she lifted to my face
1T seems so unreal-almost impious,
Herbert, as though we were acting q
sham part in terribly solemn act" she
exclaimed, as we seated ourselves.
There Is no sham In it, my pet.
Yonder sits Mr.. Higginson, q lawyer,
when we are united by the captain we
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