The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-02

the anchor: the sail. with two strong
men hauling on to II, creaked and
rusuled fits way close to the mast, and
the Sir Edward Lyons was ready for
sleep.
II can do with a nap" said Bin.
I'm dog-tired.'
$50 am l." said the other. "It'n be
a tight ut down for'ard. but we
couldn't ask "a lady to sleep there"
Bill gave a non-committal grunt; and
while the captain. after the manner
of his kind. took a last look round be-
fore retiring, placed his hands on the
hatch and lowered himself down. The
next moment he came up with wild
yell. and sitting on the deck, rolled up
his trousers and fondled his leg.
Whats the maIuter?" inquired the
skipper.
THAT blessed dogs down there.
that's ALL" said the injured Bill. He's
mis- took IT for his kennel, and l don't
wonder 1 thought he'd been wonder
full quiet"
I'VE must talk him over" said the
skipper, advancing to the ha'tdhway.
Poor dog! Poor old chap! Come along
then! Come along!" He patted his leg
and whbstled: and the dog, which
wanted to get TO sleep again, growded
like a small thunderstorm.
Come on. old fellow" said the skip
per. enticingly. Come along, come on
then"
The dog came at last; but the skip
| per. instead of staying to pat him,
raced Bin up the ropes, while the
/ brute. in eXecrable taste, paced up and
| down the deck daring uhem to come
/ down. He evidently came to the con-
clusfon. at last. that they were settled
for the night. and returned to the fore
| castle and turned In again, after a
/ warning bark or two. Both men, after
| waiting a few minutes, cautiously re-
/ gained the deck
You call him up again." said Bill.
Selling a boathook.
| Not much" said the other. II won't
have no blood split aboard my ship"
''Who's going TO spill blood?" asked
| the Jesu.sical Bin, but II he Hikes to
| run hisself onto the boathook-"
| Put II down." said the skipper
sternly; and Bill obeyed sullenly.
well have to snooze on deck" said
Codd.
And mind we don't snore," said the
sarcastic Bin. ZOOS the dog mlghtn't
like IT.
Without noticing this remark the
captain stretched himself on the
| matches: Bill. after a few more grum-
bles. followed his example, and both
| men were soon asleep.
Day was breaking when they awoke
and stretched their stiffened limbs, for
the air was fresh with a suspicion of
| moisture dn IL.
up with the anchor" said the skip
per. selling a handspike, and thrust
| ing IL into the windlass
AS the rusty chain came in an omfn-
Gus growing came from below; Bill
snatched out his handspike and raised
II aloft. The skipper gaZed medita-
lively at the shore. and the dog, as NJ
came bounding up, gazed meditatively
at the handspike. Then Vt yawned, an
easy. unconcerned yawn, and COM
menced TO pace the deck: and coming
TO the conclusion that the men were
only engaged in necessary work. re-
garded their efforts with a lenient eye,
and barked encouragtngly as they
hoAsted the sail.
II was a beautiful morning The
miniature river waves broke against
the blunt bows of the barge and pass
ed by her sides ripping unsteady.
| over the fat Essex marshes a white
mist was slowly dispensing before the
RAYS OF the sun.
| A little later smoke issued from the
tiny cowl over the focsle and rolled in
a little pungent cloud to the Kentish
| shore. Then a delicious odor of frying
steak rose from below, and fell like
healing balm upon the susceptible nos
trils of the skipper as he stood at the
helm.
lis Mrs. Bunker getting up?" In
| uuired the mate as he emerged from
the foc'sle and walked aft.
II believe So" said the skipper
There's movements below"
Cos the steaks ready and waiting, -
said the mate. i've put 1t on a dish
in front of the fire.
"Ayi ayl" said the skipper.
The mate lit his pipe and sat down
on the hatchway. slowly smoking. He
removed the pipe a couple OF minutes
later 10 stare in bewilderment at the
unwonted behavior of the dog, which
came ND to the captain and affection
ately licked his hands.
He's took quite a fancy to me-" said
the delighted man.
Love me. love my dog" quoted Bill
waggishly. as he strolled forward
again.
The skipper was fondly punching tbs
dog. which was now on its back with
its four legs in the air. when he heard
a terrible fry from the fOc'sle, and thC
! mate came rushing wildly on deck.
| where's that - dog?" he cried
Don't you talk like that aboard m,
| ship. Where's your manners?" cried
the skipper. holly.
- the Manners said the mate
with tears I'm his eyes. where's tina
dogs manners? He's ate all tina
I | steak"
I Before the other could reply. tn,
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