The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-02-01

The captain moistened Ills lips wtth
"The mate u get of directly she
ilonts," continued Tommy put these
on and spoil his little game. It's rain
Ing Il little now. Nobody II see YOU
and as coon as you fit aboard you can
borrow some OF the mems clotheH."
"ThatA the ticket, cap'n." said the
man. Lord 1umnic, you'll ave every
body fnllln' in love with you"
Hurry up says Tommy. dancing
with impatlence, Hurry up"
The skipper. dazed and wild-eyed.
stood still while his two assistants
hastily dreABed him, pickering some
what about details us they did So
"He ought TO be tight laced, tel
you" said the man.
"He can't be tight laced without
stays. said Tommy, scornfully. you
ought 70 know that"
'SIo. can't he?" said the other, dis
coritlted. you know too much for
young 'un. Well, put bit o line round
I'm, then"
I'VE can't wait for line" said Tom
my, who was standing on tlptoe to lie
the ssippcrs bonnet on. Now tie the
scarf over his chin to hide his beard,
and stitch this veil on. It's good JOB
lie amt got mustnche."
The other complied, and then fell
back n pace or two TO gaze at his handi-
work.
"strewth, though Bcs II us shouldn't
t7you look trent" he remarked, com.
placently. Now, young 'un take hold
OF his arm. Go up the back streets,
| and II you see anybody looking ut you
call him mar"
was q born realist. had tried to
snatch a kiss from the skipper on the
threshold Fortunately for the sue
cess OF the venture, II was pelting with
rain, and though q few people Gazed
curiougly at the couple as they went
| hastily along. they were unmolested,
and gained the wharf In safety, lrriv-
| Ing Just in time TO see the schooner
showing OF from the side.
At the sight the skipper held up his
skirts and ran.
"Ahoy!" he shouted. wait min
ute"
Tho mate gave one look of blank as
constituent at the extraordinary figure
and then turned away, but Mt that mo-
ment the stern came within jumping
distance OF the wharf. and uncle and
nephew, moved with one impulse,
lenped for It and gained the deck in
safety
"Why didn't you walt when hailed
your" demanded the skipper, fiercely.
"How was l to know It was your"
inquired the mate, surlily, as he real
lied his defeat. II thought It was the
empress Of Rooshia."
The skipper stared at him dumbly.
IAN II you take my advice" said the
mate, with sneer. you'll keep them
things on. never SEQ You look us well
in anything afore,"
II want to borrow some o. your
clothes, Bob" sail the skipper, cycling
him steadily.
where's your own" asked the other.
81 don't know" said the skipper. II
was took with a ut last night. Bob. and
when ! woke up this morning they
were gone. Somebody must have took
advantage OF my helpless state and
taken EN-"
,''ve4y likely" caid the mate. turning
away to shout an order TO the crew.
who were busy setting sail.
Where are they, old mani" inquired
the skipper.
Glow should know" asked the
man, becoming interested In the men
again.
~ mean your clothes" said the skip
per, who was fast losing temper.
"Oh! mine?" said the mate. well,
us matter. OF fact, I don't Ike lending
my clothes. I'm rather pertickler.
You might have ut In them"
You won't lend EN- TO me?" asked
81 wont" said the mate. speaking
loudly, and frownIng significantly at
the crew, who were listening
Very good" said the skipper. Tied,
COME here. where's your other
clothes?"
I'm very sorry, SIR" said Ted. shift
and glancing Mt the mate for support.
"but they amt at for the likes OF yon
TO wear. sir"
I'm the best Judge OF that" said the
skipper. sharply. Fetch 'em up"
well. to tell the truth, SIR said
Ted. I'm like the mate. I'm only
poor saIlotmnn, but / wouldn't lend my
clothes 10 the queen OF England"
you fetch them clothes" roured the
skepper. snatching OF the bonnet and
nInRing It on the deck. Fetch EN- up
at once. Dye think I'm going about
In these petticuts?" 49,
They're my clothes" muttered Ted,
doggedIy.
said the skipper. "But mind you. my
lad, I'll make you pay for this aforc
I'VE done with you. Biii's the only hon
est man aboard this ship. Gimme your
hand, Bill. old man."
I'm with them two" said BIZ. gruf>
ly, as he turned away.
The skipper biting his lip with fury,
turned from one to the other, and then
With q big oath, walked forward. Be-
fore he could reach the foc'sle Bill and
Ted dived down before him, and by
the time he had descended sat on their
chests side by side confronting him.
To threats and appeals alike they
turned deaf ear, and tho frantic skip
per was compelled Mt last to go on
deck again. still encountered with the
hated skirts.
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