Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-01-06

tbe captain away from him and lean
hack in his chair and choke ana lsus q
until he nearly lost his breath, AZ "uicn
crisis a remarkably pretty girl appear,
ed from the back OF the house anu
natted him with hearty good will.
''Thatn do, my dear, said the cnoA-
ing Mr.. Rumbolt. Here's Csp'a'n
81 can see him." said his daughter
calmly. whats be standing on one
leg for?"
The skipper, who really was standlhg
in somewhat constrained attitude,
colored violently and planted ootn IeeI
firmly on the ground.
being as l was passing close In MISS
Rumbolt," said he. land coming ashore
10 see mother"--
To the captains discomfort manifes-
tations Of a further attack on tins part
OF Mr.. Rumbolt appeared, but were
promptly Quelled by the daughter
Mother" she repeated, encourag-
ingly.
II thought I'd come on and ask you
just 10 pay a sort O. hying visit TO tue
Thames
Thank you, I'm comfortable enough
where am, said the girl.
I've got a couple Of monkeys ana a
! bear aboard which I'm taking to men
agerie in Aberdeen, continued the
Captain, land the thought struck me
you might possibly like 10 see en-
well. l don't know" said the dam
sci in a flutter; ais IL big bear?'
Have you ever seen an elephant
| inquired Hezekiah, cautiously.
"Only 10 pictures" said the girl.
"Well, it's as big as that, nearly,
said be.
The temptation was irresistible, and
Miss Rum bolt, telling her father that
she should not be long disappeared in
to tho house in search OF her hat and
jacket, and ten minutes later the brawny
roWers were gazing their I'LL into her
deep blue eyes, as she sat la the stern
Of the boat and told Lewis TO behave
! himself.
1t was but short pull out to the
schooner and Miss Rumbolt was soon
on the deck, lavishing endearments 90
the monkey and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the bear with handspike to make him
gr0wl The noise OF the offended an-
imal as he stroVe to gee through the
bars OF his cage was terrific, and the
girl was in the full enjoyment Of it,,
when she became aware or a louder
noise still, and, turning around, saw
the seamen at the windlaSs.
"Why, what are you dOing?" she
demanded. Getting up the anehOr?'
"Ahoy, therew shouted Hezekiah,
steruly. "What are you doing with
that windlass?,
As be spoke the anchor peeped over
the edge OF the bows, and one OF the
seamen, running past them took up the
helm.
Now, then" shouted the fellow,
"stand by; look lively there with them
ssilsl
Obeylng a light touch Of the helm,
the schoonVr's bOwsprit slowly swung
around from the laid, and the crew,
hauling Justify on the ropes, began to
hoist the sails.
What the devil are YOU up TOP"
Numbered the skipper. "Have you all
gone mad? What does IL all mean?'
1T means said one Of the seamen,
whose fat, amiable face was marred by
fearful scowl, That we've @Nt new
skipper" ~
Good heavens! A mutiny" exclaim-
ed the skipper, starting melodramati-
cally against the cage ard starting
hastily away again. where's the
Iuate?"
Hes with US" said another seaman,
branishing his sheath knife and scOwl-
ing fearfully. Hes our new captain.
In confirmation Of this the mate now
appeased from below with an AK in his
hand, and approaching his captain
roughly ordered him below.
I'm defend this lady with nv life, s"
cried Hezekiah, taking the handspike
from Kate and raising it above his
head.
"Nobody'l hurt hair Of her beauti-
tul head" said the. mate with 3 tender
smile.
Then I yield" said the skipper,
drawing himself up and delivering up
the handsDiIe with the air of defeat
ed admiral teDerding his sword.
GOOD" said the mate briefly, as one
OF the men took il.
"What!" demanded Miss Rumbolt
excltedly. "Ain't you going TO tight
them? here, give me that handsplke. F"
Before the mate could interfere the
sailor with thoughtless obedience hand
ed it over aud Miss Rumbolt at once
tried to knock him over the head. Be-
ing thwarted in this design by the man
taking flight, she lost her temper en-
tirely and bore down like a hurricane
on the remaining members of the
crew who were just approach
ing. They scattered at once and ran
up the rigging like cats. and for few
moments the girl held the deck, then
the mate crept up behind her, and with
the air of a man whose job exactly
suited him, clasped her tightly around
the waist while one OF the seamen dis
armed her.
'You must go below till we've settled
what to do with YOU" said the mate,
reluctantly releasing her.
With q wiStful glance at the hand
spike the girl walked slowly TO the
cabin followed slowly by the skipper.
This is pad business" said the latter
shaking his head solemnly, as the indig-
aant Miss Humboldt seated herself.
Don't talk to me, you coward, said
the girl energeticaly.
The skipper started.
az made three of 'em run" said Miss
bolt. 'and you did nothing. You just
stood still aud let them take the ship.
Pm ashamed OF you"
The shippers defence was interrupted
by hoarse voice shouting 10 them 10
come on deck, where they found the
mutinous crew gathered aft around the
mate. The girl cast look at the shOrs,
which was now dim and indstinct, and
turned somewhat pale as the serious
nature OF her position forced Itself upon
her
Lewis" said the mate.
"Weu," growled the skipper.