Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-10
CHAPTER XXVI.

CHAPTER XXVI.
When Fulke Greville was consigned
to his cell in the prison of birmingham.
his first care was to ask for writing
materials to address a letter to his
uncle. He paused long in thought be-
fore he commenced this letter. He re-
membered that the kind friend to
whom he was about to send it was
now quite aged, was tenderly attached
to Astrea and to himself. and would
be shocked nearly into the grave by
the sudden news of her death and his
arrest. That such shock would
leave him in no condition to travel. In
consequence of these reflections, Fulke
resolved to write, dating his letter
from Fuljoy's Island, as if nothing
was amiSS, and entreat his uncle to
come down Immediately. This was
done in the fewest possible lines. and
Il messenger paid to ride in haste to
Cornport and post the letter there. as
at the usual postotfice of the family
At the same time he addressed letter
to Major Burns, entreating him to look
out for the next arrival of the Busy
Bee. and meet Captain Fuljoy. and
brea k to him. as gently as possible.
the dreadful events of that fatal night
upon the island.
1t was on the morning of the second
day after the dispatch of this letter
that Captain Fuljoy was sitting at an
early breakfast in his private parlor ut
"Brown's," feeling pretty lonesome
and depressed for the want of his pref
ty Daney and his brave Fulke. and
blasting (he was going to say 1.-THE
new-fangled tom-foolery' that COM
PEELED bride and bridegroom to run
away from all their friends for a
month or so after marriage, when the
waiter entered with letter on silver
tray.
The captain seized it with avidity,
broke the seal, and devoured its con-
tents almost at a glance. Then he
burst out into a good. jolly fit of loud
laughter, rubbed his hands in the ex-
cess of his delight, and exclaiming-
1.-THE young monkeys! the spoiled
children! I can't be quiet even for a
week! But it is little Daney! 1 know
it is little Daney! Can't be happy
away from Grandpa husband or no
husband! but just send and order him
to come down Immediately! Just like
my delightful, affectionate, perempto-
~ little Daney! What the devil Il was
going to say are you grinning at, you
laughing hyena?" he broke off, and
demanded of the poor servant, who, in
pure sympathy, stood, silver tray in
hand. smiling at the captains delight.
Co. he continued, directly, and call
Il carriage for me. If I catch the train
l shall be in time for the boat-and.
hey! l say! tell them to make out my
bill. and send someone here instantly
to take my luggage down.
The waiter fastened to comply, and
the captain Immediately began to pack
his Enthusiastically it is true. but
not crafty, as most men do when they
thrust shirts. and boots, and pocket
handkerchiefs, and shoes. all in one
mass into box. and make the lid go
dawn upon the unequal hill of cloth
ing by hard pressure and harder
swearing! The captains long seattle
had taught him Icatness, order and
compactness. And he Went about his
work as deftly as a woman could. But
to do it more effectually. he tore off his
coat. and dragged the trunks from his
bed room into his parlor. where he had
more space. And he was buSly en-
gagged STOPPING over the largest one.
and trying to make a coat all right an
giles fold smoothly into an oblong
square, and his short sleeves We're
rolled up. and his face was red and his
hair blOusy. when the waiter re-cn-
tered with the silver tray, and with
this time a card upon it.
"a gentleman to see You. sir" said
the waiter, as the captain looked I'D
from his work.
Cant see him! can't see anybody!
off to catch the train in twenty min
utes" exclaimed the captain, without
deigning to touch the card.
1.-THE gentleman is coming up, sir!
he is at the door,
BLAST the gentleman II was going
to say)-what the deuce does
The captains words were cut short
by the entrance Of the stranger-a tall,
stately, dark-complexioned and very
handsome young man, who stood bow
ing before him with grave courtesy.
The captain looked up angriiy. Ent
Immediately burst out into a perfect
| shout of rapture. rushed toward the
visitor, and seized and shook both his
| hands. eXclaiming, amid peals of
| laughter:
"Wsll, you dog, here is go! SO you
couldn't stay away from your old I'M
Gle even with young bride to bear
you company? But. Of course. you've
brought Daney with you? Where is
my little Daney?"
"DaDey"" repeated the young strang.
or, in Il respectful tone of inquiry.
'ieS, of course she came with you
and YOU both must have come in the
same boat with your letter."
Boat? letter. reiterated the visit
or. with puzzled look.
Yes, | say. you must have come by
the very boat that brought the mail
with your lctter-since you both ar.
rive on the same day. nay, at the same
hour. A stupid piece of business. too
Can't understand it at all! But there
l won't reproach you. you handsome
puppy! Too glad to see you"' said the
captain. affecIonately clapping the
stranger on the back. But where tho
dewitt was going to say)--ll:yc YOU
left Dancy|
"Dancy again! Really. sir. there ap
pears to be some wide misunderstood
ing. Pray. have l the honor of speak
ing to Captain Fulioy!' inquired The
young man. earnestly.
'Why, who the foul tiend I'll wa:
going to say)--should you be talking