Arizona republican., 1898-08-11
CHAPTER XI.

CHAPTER XI.
 After all, it must be admitted that George Wentworth was man of some what changeable character. For the last two or three years he had been mop ing around like one who meditated sui eide; now he suddenly became the brightest individual aboard, when every one else was wondering what was going to happen to the ship. For man to be moody and distraught while dan gerwas impending was nota all surpris- ing; but that a man, right in the midst of gloom, should suddenly blossom out into a smiling countenance and gen eral hilarity of manner, was something extraordinary. People thought it must be case of brain trouble. They watched the young man with interest as he walked with a springy step up and down deck. Every now and then a bright smile illuminated his face, and then he seemed to be ashamed that people should notice he was feeling hilarious. When he was alone with himself he had a habit of smiting his thigh and bursting out into a laugh that was long and low, rather than loud and boisterous. No one was more as tonished at this change than Fleming, the politician. George met him on deck, and, to the great surprise of that worthy gentleman, smote him on the back and said:
 My dear sir, am afraid the other day, when you spoke to me, I answered a little gruffly. I beg to apologize. Come and have a drink with me-
 "Oh, don't mention it,'' said Fleming. joyously; i've all of us have our little down turns now and then. Why, l have myself, when liquor is bad oI scarce. You mightn't believe it, but some days I feel away down in the mouth. It is true, I have a receipt for getting up again, which I always use-and that reminds me. Do you re- member what the governor of North Carolina said to the governor of South Carolina?"
 ''I'm sure don't" said Wentworth: "you see I'm not very we'll versed in United States politics"
 'Well, there wasn't much politics about his remark. He merely said: It's long time between drinks; come in and have something with me- Ii seems to me you haven't tasted any thing in my company since the voyage began
 'I believe,' said Wentworth, "that is a true statement. Let us amend it as soon as possible, only in this case let me pay for the drinks. I invited you te drink with me-
 Not at all, not at all,'' cried Fleming mot while I'm here. This is my treat and it is funny to think that a ar should srcrd q week with another man without knowing him. Really, yor see, I havcn't known you till now"
 And so the two worthy gentlemen disappeared into the smokingroom and rang the electric bell.
 But it was in his own stateroom tha George WcEtwortil's jocularity ca.a' out at it's best. He would grasp Jo,:- Kenyon by the shoulder and shake t!i;: solemn man, over whose face a girl smile would appear when he noticed th' eXuberant jollity of his comrade.
 "John,' Wentworth cried, "whl don't you laugh?"
 Well, it seems to me-" replied his comrade, that you are doing laughing , enough for us both. It is necessary t. have one member of the firm solid auG . substantial. I'm trying to keep the aver age about right. When you were in ths dumps 1 had to be cheerful for two } Now that you feel so funny, I taAe {; kind of melancholy vacation, to rest mc after my hard efforts at cheerfulness.'
 "Well, John, it seems to me too gooG l to be true. What a plucky girl she wa' tC do such a thing! How did sli, know but that the little vixen had a re- volver with her, and might have shot hcr?'
 "I suppose she didn't think about the matter at all.''
 , Have you seen her since that dr; : matic incident?'
 "Seen whom? Miss Brewster?'' No, no; I mean Miss Longworth.' "No; she hasn't appeared yet. Isup pose she fears there will be scene, anc l she is anxious to avoid it.'' ''Vcry likely that is the case," said Wentworth. Well, if you get to see her, you can tell her there is no dan- ger. Our genial friend Fleming has had a talk with that newspaper woman so he tells me, and the way he describes it is exceedingly picturesque. He has threatened her with giving away the snap as he calls it. to the other New York papers, and it seems that the , only thing on earth that Miss Brews ter is afraid of is the opposition press So she has promised to say nothing ,, more whatever about the incident CONTINUED TOMORROW.)