The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-18
An ELABORATE ELOPENENT.



true. 1t was related to me by an old sed-
man who, among other incidents of a
somewhat adventurous career. claimed to
have received Napoleon's sword at the
battle of Trafalgar and a wound in the
back al Waterloo. I prefer to tell it In
my own way, his being so garnished with
nautical terms and explosives as to be
half unutellisible ana somewhat horrify-
ing. Our talk had been of love and court
ship, and after making me a present of
several tips invented by himself, and con-
sidered Invaluable by his friends. he re-
lated this story of the courtship Of a chum
Of his, as illustrating the great length to
which young bIoods were prepared to go
in his days to attain their ends.
II was a fine, clear day in June when
Hezekiah Lewis, captain and part owner
of the schooner Thames" bound from
London to Aberdeen, anchored of Ehe lit
tle-out-of-the-way town of OX-7rd in Suf-
folk. Among other antiquities the town
possessed Hezekiahs widowed mother,
and when there was no very great hurry
the world went slow in those days-the
dutiful son used to 90 ashore in the ships
boat, and after a hlial tap at his mothers
window. which often startled the old lady
considerably. pass on his way to see "a
yOung lady to whom he had already pro-
posed five times without effect
The mate and crew of the schooner, sew
en- all told drew up in little knot as the
skipper, in his shore going clothes, ap-
peared on deck. and regarded him with
an air of grinning mysterious interest.
Now you all know what you have got to
do?' queried the skipper
"Ay. ay, replied the crew, grinning stiu
more deeply.
Hezekah regarded them closely, and
then ordering the boat to be lowered
scrambled over the side and was pulled
swiftly toward the shore.
sharp scream and breathless ''Lawk-
s-mussy me- as he tapped a his mothers
window assured him that the old lady was
alive and we'll and he continued on his
way until he brought up at "a small but
pretty house in the next road.
Morning Mr.. Rumbolt," said he heart
lily, to r stout, red-faced man who sat
smoking in the doorway.
Morning, Capn, morning" said the red
faced man
Is the rheumatism any better?" in
CURED Hezekiah anXiously. as he grasped
the others huge hand.
so, so, said the other, but il amt the
rheumatism so much what troubles me"
he resumed, lowering his voice and look
ing round cautiously. ITS Kate"
s'What2" asked the skipper.
you've heard Of a man being hen
peeked%' continued Mr.. Rumbolt, in tones
of husky confidence.
The captain nodded.
I'm chick-pecked," murmured the
other
What" inquired the astonished mar
iner, again.
"Chick-pecked." repeated Mr.. Rum
bolt firmly, "C-H-I-C-K P Elk ED! D've
understand me2''
The captain said that he did and stood
silent awhile, with the air of a man who
wants to say something, but is half afraid
to speak. At last. with a perperate an
pearance of resolution, he bent down to
the old mans ear.
That's the deaf 'un." said Mr.. Rum
bolt, promptly.
Hezekiah changed ears, speaking at first
slowly and awkwardly but becoming more
naent as he warmed with his subject.
while the expression of his listeners face
gradually changed from incredulous he
wilderment to one of uncomfortable n1irtb
He became so uprOarious that he was fain
to push the captain away from him and
lean back in his chair and choke and
laugh until he nearly lost his breath AT
winch crisis a remarkably pretty girl an
peared from the back of the house and
RdtbFu ullu WIN nearly good will
Thatl do, my dear" said the cbol,
ing Mr.. Rumbolt. Here's Cant. Lewis ;,
can see him" said his daughter
calmly. What's he standing on one leg
for2'' INV i0s
The skipper who was really standing
in somewhat constrained attitude col
ored violently, and planted both feet firm
" on the ground
Being as | was passing close in. Miss
Rumbolt.' said he. and coming ashore
10 see mother"
To the captains discomfort. manifes-
tauons of further attack on the part
OF Mi Rumbolt appeared, but were
promptly quellod by his daughter.
Mother" she repeated encouraringIv
Il thought I'd come on and ash Won
lust to pay sort o. flying visit to the
Thames"
I've got a couple of monkeys and =
bear aboard which I'm taking to me-
nagerie in Aberdeen" continued the
captain and the thought struck me
you might possibly like to see 'cm."
We'll, ] don't know" said the damsel
IN fiutter, lis it a big bear?"
Have you ever seen an elephant"
inquired Hezekiah, cautiously
only in pictures" replied the girl
Well it's as big as that nearly"
said he.
The temptation was irresistible, and
hiSS huinDOll, leillnE ner rather that she
thould not be- long. disappeared into
the house in search of her hat and Jacket.
and ten minutes later the brawny rowers
were gazing their fill into her deep-blue
eyes, as she sat in the stern of the boat.
and told Lewis to behave himself
1t was but "A short pull out to the
schooner. and Miss Rumbolt was soon
on the deck, lavishing endearments on
the monkey and eneTgetically prodding
the bear with handspike to make him
RrowL The noise of the offending ami
NAL, as he strove to get through the bars
of his cage, was terrific, and the girl
was in the full enjoyment of it. when
she became aware of a louder noise still
and. turning round, saw the seamen al
the windlass.
why, what are they doing?" she de.
manded. Getting up anchor?"
Alloy, therer' shouted Hezekiah, stern.
~. What are you doing with that wind
LASS"
AS he spoke the anchor peeped ovei
the edge of the bows, and one of tn,
seaman. running past them, took the
helm
Now, then" shouted the fellow, "stant
by look lively there with them sailsm'
Obeyng a light touch Of the helm. the
schooner's bowsprit slowly swung rount
from the land, and the crew hauling