The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-02-02


covered u 10 great leaps. Through
groups, over tablea. down flights and
up hatthways.
"No!" cried the captain.
I'm give you s5oo!"
Not for $1,000. / won't put back for
the president Of the United stateAl"
Carter saw that he meant IL; he vas
gone before the tar could finish. Fly.
Ing astern like sea gull Carter sS; the
tourists clustering IN the saloons aud
throngiug the decks crazy.
lies a detcctivel" Lost ala wife!"
Left his wlfel" "Lunntic."
Meantime Garter was breaking every
record from bow TO stern. Passengers
on the upper deck saw 1.-THE, active TEL
low ding OF his coat and cap and spring
upon the iufTrsit. He balanced an In
slant. What wHa it but q hazard.
Didn't he take bigger ones every day 10
win round. II was a marvellous
spring, far out aud away from the
churn of the screw, and turning easily,
plump he went on a header into the
dancing bay. What beats tlp grace %
. ;:s=sss: @!.:s?
Every lovely girl In sight screamed In
fright and admiration. The band broke
In the middle OF bar The harsh gong
sounded man oyerboard!" and the
crew dashed to quarters. But the lead
cr of The orchestra, with a masterful
grip Of Thomas on bis ratified blow
ers, striking happily up 'Put he on at
Buffalo," calned the passengers, and
Carter, bobbinR along, shook the water
from his name like lion aud struck
easily out for the pier. The men
ehsercd bFizkly.
The crew OF steam yacht rounding
iiarbor point raw the affair, and its
tiny brars cannon doomed with the
sullrn ferocity Of skye terrier
The Jolly boat went over In a trice,
aud the passengers of the Teceding
Muniiou saw the crew OF the yacht up
beside the swimmer before the steamer
launch was half way 60 him. There
WAS On iustant's eoufab before he
would climb into the boat. Whether Il
yclated TO the fare or the destination
they could not tell. but we may
why certainly; yes: but I'm for
lIarbor springz pier. Whose yacht Is
that? Mr.. DayiS'2 The Witch? oh.
WE'LL ! don't mind, Il you're going In
anyway" said Carter, climbing into
the boat. IN be hanged II this bay isn't
colder than the lake"
Shaking hands with Davis on the
yacht 1t trauspired the two men were
Chleagoaus. and they disappeared for
an instant, to III Carter ont with ducks
and a yachting cap aud pea jacket.
fIy this time the yacht was steamiag
up to the pier. Ii was a tremendous re-
ception. The wharf wak crowded. But
Carter spied Mira. Macy the minute he
landed.
Lucky saw you, Mrs. Macy" he
smiled. bowling.
"dr. Garter, Saints aboyel Was il
you who jumped from the Manlteu?
Mcrcifui heaven! Come right over 70
the Kensiugton. What possessed you
DO you feel drowned, or anything
mot bit," declared Carter but
I've been looking over this whole in
fernal peninsula for you" he continued,
cdgIng away from the crowd with her.
THAT is, for you and Rate, l Jumped
off to ne her.
"Eut, Mr. Carter' Ka;e just got
aboard the Maniiou for Chicago She's
on the boat. Didn't you see herr"
"see her? See who2 Kate? We'll. II
I'm not the"
"Oh, Mr. Carter!"
Carter looked at Mrs Macy hard for
al instant while be tried TO figure out
the true situation.
"She went down with Mrs. Mattson 10
get few things for me; she's coming
right back on the return trip. lent Il
TOO bad ?"
But Carter had resolved BE turned
TO the clerk.
"When IL there a train for Chicago?'
There's ono leaves Petoskey for Chi.
cage In 30 minutes"
"where's Petoskey?"
"Just across the bay"
"IEave | got TO swim II TO catch that
traln?"
"Not at alt; the steam launch Is just
ready to start. I'll hold Il for you"
"Do. and I'll bless you. Mrs. Macy,
I've got to see Kate pretty soon, or 20
crazy. Understand? I'll meet her at
the heat when II gets there. Good-hy"
She squeezed bis hands and sent many
messages; but be caught the train,
The Manitoa backed up to the Rush
street docks In Chicago next day, and
Duncan Carter stood By al the gangway
In his pea jacket. when Kate Macy
tripped fastldiously down the slivered
plank a nautieal-looking gentleman
caughs her eye.
"Mr, Carierl"
with apologies"
Where on earth did you come from 2"
Traverse Bay-if that's on earth.
Caught the train. How DO, Mira. Matt
son. why did jnmpP just TO shake
hands with your mother. This way
I've got carriage"
They all went TO the AUDITORIUM.
Carter didn't get much Of chance to
talk until after dinner. Happily, Mrs.
Mattson was considerate. When her
business agent arrived 10 talk over real
estate matters Carter and Miss Macy
found themselves vtA-B-yis with Moth
ing 10 soy,
II caat understand" she persisted.
why ever you did such crazy thing.
Suppose you bad been drownee7 You
used to be truthful--ew~n hFutaIiy
frank. Tell me why you Jumped"
"Just to apologize"
Ito whom"
10 you"
"That for--teiiing the TRUTH"
"For daring to tell IT.
N ana grateful TO you."
Wow don't freeze me. You're colder
than Traverse Bay. KAte---I--tf didn't
---lf hadn't--thnught go much of you
couldn't have done IT."
elf weren't grateful, do you suppose