Evening star., 1896-03-14

going to g take twenty drops. one-two
The drug suddenly poured out in little
II should think that's about It," said
Chrissie, holding the tumbler up to the
light.
TITS about 6OO," said the horrifed Tuck
er; don't take that. miss. whatever you
do. Let me measure it for you."
The girl waved him away, and beforeshe
could interfere drank OF the contents Of
the glass and resumed her seat. The boat
swain watched her uneasily. and taking up
the phial, carefully read through the d.
rections. After that he was not at all
surprised to see the book fall from his
charges hand onto the floor and her eyes
close.
knowed it," said Tucker. in profuse
perspiration: Il knowed it. Them gals are
al alike. Always knows what's best. Miss
Poison! Miss Polson!'
He shook her roughly but to no pur-
pose. and then running to the door shout
ed eagerly for Susan. No reply forthcom-
ing, he ran to the window. but there was
stood in front of the girl, wringing his huge
bands helplecsly. 1t was a great question
Tor poor sailorman. If he went for doc
tor he deserted his post; if he didn't go. his
tempt to awaken her, and selling flower
glass splashed her freely with cold water.
She did not even vince.
IT'S no use fooling with It," murmured
Tucker. Il must get the doctor, that's all"
He quilted the room, and, dashng hastily
down stairs, had already opened the hall
door. when a thought struck him and he
came back again. Chrissie was still asleep
In the chair, and with sr1sle at the clever
way in which he had solved difficulty
he stopped down, and, raising her in his
strong arms, bore her from the room and
down stairs. Then hitch occurred. The
triumphant progress was marred by the be-
havior Of the hall door, which, despite his
efforts. refused to be opened, and. encum-
bered by his fair burden, he could not for
some time ascertain the reason. Then, full
of shame that so much deceit could exist
In SO fair and frail habitation, he discov-
cred that Miss Polson's foot was pressed
hSmly against it. Her eyes were still closed
and her head heavy. but the fact remained
that one foot was acting in a manner that
was full of intelligence and guile, and
when he took it away from the door the
reuver the willy Tucker turned his back on
the door and opened 1t, and at the same
moment hand came to life again and
dealt him singing slap on the face.
idiot" said the indignant Chrissie, slip
ping from mis- arms and confronting him.
How dare you take such liberty?"
The astonished boatswain felt his face
and regarded her open-mouthed.
Don't you ever dare to speak to me
again." said the offended maiden, drawing
herself Up with irreproachable dignity. II
am d:sgusted with your conduct. Most un-
bearable."
Il was carrying you off to the DOCTOR"
said the bcatswa;n. How was 1 to know
you was only shammirg?"
Shamming?" said Chrissie in tones of
incredulous horror Il was asleep. 1 often
go to sleep in the afternoon"
The poatswain made no reply except to
grin with great intelligence as he fol-
lowed his charge upstairs again. He grim
ned at intervals until the return of Susan
and Miss Poison, who, trying to look un-
concerned, came in later on, both appar-
emily suffering from temper. Susan especial
ly. Amid the sympathetic interruptions Of
these listeners Chrissie recounted her ex-
perience, while the boatswain, despite his
better sense, felt like the greatest scoundrel
unhung. a feeling which was fostered by
the remarks of Susan and the chilling re-
CARDS of Miss Poison.
II shall inform the captain said Miss
Poison, bridling. IT'S my duty
"Oh. shall tell him." said Chrissie II
shall tell him the moment he comes in at
the door,"
so shall t. said Susan. "The idea of
taking such liberties
Having fred their broadside, the two