The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-06-15

drop of liquor to-day. l ordered this
man to 60 forward and he resisted me-"
Ordered him forward! Well, that's
good one!" And the captain broke into
hoarse chuckle. why, bless me, but
of course you didn't know! Mr.. Scottis
a passenger On the Seabird and is goin'
to Frisco with US. There's another
down below, Mr.. Avery. Make you ac-
quainted with Mr.. Scott. Mr.. Scott, this
is my mate, Mr.. Rider. Its all my fault
not telling him you was aboard. Kinder
funny, wasn't it?"
"We don't need any introduction"
said Tom, quickly. "Ihave known Obed
Rider long time. don't know any
good Of him, either"
Capt. Coffin was surprised, but he
asked no questions, preferring to wait
until he could see Tom alone. The
mate bit his lip in bafaed rage as he
saw his prey not only removed from his
power, but placed in a position where
he must be treated with outward re
spect at least. He turned on his heel
and went forward, vowing vengeance
under his breath, but not daring to
show his feeling further before the cap
tain. E
$50 you know my mate?'' then asked
the captain.
II knew him years ago." replied Tom,
land we had some trouble. It doesn':
matter what it was about, but his nose
got broken, and he hates me as hard as
do him. He may be good sailor,
however, and no doubt he is. He used
to sail with my father"
A hail from the tug saved Tom any
further explanation, and as the captain
hustled off to reply Avery came cut of
the cabin and joined his roommate, who
told him briefly about the recent trou-
BILE, making no mention of the original
cause of the enmity between himself
and Rider, for the charge against his
father was too sore subject to pass his
lips
BY the time dinner was over the YES
sci was well down the harbor. When
Boston light was reached the westerly
wind began to freshen, and the sails
stood full. Lines were hastily cast off,
the tugs whistle gave short blast as
a parting salute, and, with graceful
nod of her sharp bow in return, the
bark shot toward the open water, with
every square inch Of canvas pulling at
the sheets, and the captain rubbing his
horny palms with delight at the pros
pect of a fine departure.
John Avery was an old sailor, and the
motion of the vessel caused him no in
convenience, but Tom was soon
stretched in his bunk, where he re-
manned the better part of two days.
while the Seabird flew along before the
favorable gale in manner which did
not belle her name.
When he managed to get on deck
Cape Cod was more than 800 miles
astern, aud already the weather was
beginning to grow milder. A few days
more made him completely well, and
long before the equator was reached
he had acquired quite professional
roll and felt perfectly at home.
OF the mate he saw very little, as the
latter stood watch and watch with the
second officer, being on deck every
other four hours, night and day. Mr..
0ACSas SAc SECOND mate, was q bright,
active young man about Tom 8 age, and
the two became very friendly as the
seabird sped steadily to the southwark
It seemed as if old Neptune had made
an extra effort to help the vessel along,
TOR she escaped the customary calms
near the line and caught the southeast
trades the same day she lost those from
the northeast which had served her so
well. No incident of Importance oc-
CURED to break the monotony Of the
voyage, and as they stood by the wheel
one noon when Capt. Coffin was taking
his observation he announced that they
were as far south OF the line as Boston
was north of it.
Then he went below to look ut the
glass, cast Q careful glance around the
horizon, and went below once more.
only to reappear on deck.
There amt cloud in the slsy," he
said, bluntly, .but the glass Is poinp
down as though the bottom had
dropped ont Of everything. Wesrr -