The morning call., 1893-08-20

warm rain that makes one think nature
has turned on the hot water faucet bv mis-
take; then out comes the sun and draws
up the moisture until sufficient has been
raised 10 warrant another downpour.
Thus it seems TO be raining all the
time, first up and then down, ntlnual
vapor bath. AT the time the above re-
mark was made the sun was having his
innings and making guod use OF his time.
a score of persu suiring labnrers were run
ming about the wharf, Swinging In the
punches of bananas. They were stripped
to the waist and from forehead TO the sash
they wore looked like go much polished
mahogany. Playing on some bales that
stood at some distance back we're a
half dozen children. Following the
custom of Aspinwall adde's scence they
were clad as they came into this world. only
in their tight-fittlug brown skins. Ihese
were the little brown cuplds" that GER
tain person referred to then, ana MI
Curtis listened for further conversation.
But at this moment that fend on ocean
steamships, the deckhand, appeared, and
with "Beg your pardon, sir; please move
your STOOL" began to sweep the already
clean deck in the vicinity OF the young
man. The noise made by moving al
tracted the attention of the younger of the
two women. Her pretty face hushed
crimson as she recalled the remark made
for her companions ear only. aud rising
hastily she exclaimed. Come. auntle. tue
sun IS so hot; let's go to the social hall.
The two disappeared. and Raymond
Curtis, effectively routed from his reverle,
sauntered forward to try and hdG the cap
tain. with whom he had become last
friends. AS he passed the spot where the
two had been seated he noticed something
glistenlng on the deck. STOPPING down he
picked up an elastic affair that was
clasped together with silver buckle.
No. nobody was looking. so he dropped lt
into his pocket and ontinued his prom
enade.
In the pilot-housc. busy with some
charts. stood Captain Griffin. I'VE will
be- out of this hole within az hour or two.
Mr.. Curtis" he said, land then Tor the
cnol ocean breezes.
They talked a few moments on unlm-
portant matters. and Curtis Interrupted
story about how the Colon had on the last
trip been compelled to put to sea because
of "norther," by exclaiming:
"Who is that pretty girl who came over
from the Frisco boat and Is travelling with
an elderly relative? 2"
AHA! So that's the way the wind
blows, is it? l thought you didn't look
quite so bored. And you really think you
may take some interest in the trip after
all? They are aunt and niece. They
have been out for three months visit on
the Pacific Coast. where the young
woman's father lives. They, came out
with me four trips ago. Hard study at a
seminary had somewhat affected her
health. but think it has returned. don't
yon?"
''Captain, can You arrange the seats at
the table so that can be near her -
LET me see. L did think of placing
Miss Thorndyke on my right and you on
nv left, but there is friend of one of the
managers on board, so | reckon l will
place him at my left. Twill tell the purser
TO put Miss Thorndyke on nv right, then
Miss Campbell, then yourself.
'.But how will that get me next to Miss
Thorndy Ike ?"
YOU. Miss Thorndyke is the aunt, Miss
Campbell's mothers sister. jolly, fat
creature, seasick nearly all the time. Miss
Cam pbeil-Minnie Fay Campbell-is the
niece. NOminally. Miss Thorndyke will
be at my right, but before dinnertime this
evening she will be slowed away in her
bunk. and except on very calm days none
save the stewardess will see anything OF
her. So oIwill have n good view of the young
lady. who is an excellent sailor and so will
you"
gar?"
"Well. this is arrant bribery. but those
weeds OF yours are so good think will
accept it,"
ing to himself a half hour later. What 6
pretty name."
That Internal gong that always warn.
people who are not going with the boa
to disembark, and is so often the sig
nal for tears to flow, interrupted hi.
| thoughts and he went up on the bridge
| where Captain Griffin accorded him th'