The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-11
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copyright. Ises, BY Robert Bari
CHAPTER yIIT-Coxr,x,.r,
Copyright 1895. by Robert Ba-r.I

Jennie Brewster was seldom seen on
deck. She applied herself assiduouslv
TO the writing of that brilliant series of
artlcles which have since appeared in
the Sunday edition of the New York
Argus under the general title Of life
ut Sea-" and which were recently issued
in book form.
AS everybody is already aware, her
sketches of the genial New York poli-
ucian and also of the taciturl, English
man are considered the finest thinps in
the little volume. They have been
largely copied us typical examples of
American humor. When Jennie Brew
ster did appear on deck, she walked
alone up and down the promenade with
sort OF half-defiant look in her eve as
she passed Kenyon or Miss Long
worth, and she generally passed them
together
On this particularly eventful Satur-
day morning Kenyon and Miss Long
worth had the deck TO themselves. The
conversation naturally turned 20 the
subject which had occupied the minds
OF both for the few last days.
DO you know" said Miss Longworth
u have been thinking all along that she
would come to Inc at the last for the
money"
II am not at all sure about that" an
swered Kenyon.
Il thought she would probably keepus
on the tenter-houks just as long as pos
sibie, and then at the last moment come
and say she would accept the offer"
IF she does" said Kenyon. 81 would
not trust her. | would give her to IN
derstand that a check would be handed
to her when we were certain the article
had not been used.
do you think that would be the 81 fe
way to act il she came and said she
would take the money for not send
ing the cablegram? Don't you thirk it
would be better to pay her and trust
TO her honor?"
Kenyon laughed somewhat sarcastic
ally. 81 do not think would trust much
TO her honor"
Nov, do you know. | have a different
opinion of her. ! feel sure that il she
said she would do thing, she would
do it,
II have no such faith" answered
Kenyon. Il think, on the contrary.
that she is quite capable of such an ac-
ton as asking you for the money and
still sending her telegram"
well, | doubt if she would do so.
j think the girl really believes she is
acting rightly, and imagines she has
done II very crcditable action in "A very
clever way. If she were not what she
calls honest she would not have shown
as much temper as she did--not but that
| gave deplorable exhibition of tenn
per myself for which there was really
no excuse"
II am sure" said Kenyon, warmly.
you did nothing of the kind. At all
events, | am ccrtuin everything you
did was perfectly right; and | know
YOU were completely justified in any
thing you said"
II wish | could think so"
Il want to ask you one question"
said Kenyon. But what that question
was will never be known. 1t was never
asked; and when Edith Longworth in
quired about it, sCmc time later. the
question had entirely gone from Ken
yon's mind. The steamship. which was
plowing along through the waters. sud
denly gave shiyer, as il il were shaken
by an earthquake; there were three
tremendous bumps. such as sled might
make by going suddenly over logs con
ccaled in the snow. Both Kenyon and
Miss Longworth sprang to their feet
There was a low roar of steam, and
they saw cloud rise up amidships,
apparently pouring out of every aper-
turc through which it could escape.
Then there was silence. The engines
had stopped, and the vessel hcelcd dis
tinctly over to the port side. When
Edith Longworth began TO realize the
situation, she found herself very close
to Kenyon, clasping his arm with both
hands.
"What-what is it," she cried, in
alarm.
Something rs wrong" said Kenyon.
Nothing serious, | hope. viii you wait
here moment while | go and see -
Certainly" she answered, releasing
his arm. 1T is stupid of me, but feel
very much frightened"
perhaps you would rather not be
left alone?"
"Oh, no, it is all over now: but when
the first of those terrible shocks came
ii seemed to nae we had struck u rock"
There are no rocks here" said Ken
yon. THE day is perfectly clear. and
we are evidently not out OF our course.
Something has gone wrong with the
machinery, | imagine. just wait mo-
ment, and will find cut!" As KENYON
rushed toward the companionway he
met sailor, hurrying in the other di- |
rection.
"What is the mutter?" cried Ken
yon.
The sailor gave TO answer.
On entering the companionway door, |
Kenyon found the place full of steam. |
and he rca against the officer.
What is wrong? Is anything the |
How should / know?" was the an !
swer. very curtly given. Please do not |
ask any questions. Everything will he
attended to-
This was scant encouragement. Peo-
pie began crowding mp the companion
way, coughing and wheeling in the
steam; and soon the deck, that a mo-
ment before had been almost without
an occupant, was crowded with ex.
cited human beings in all states OF
dress and undress