Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-29

age" Had it made men parue In proportion
to their Boosting, 'twould have served some
proper end, but i never found that could
fight better with eyes and wits tangled with
liquor, and, in fact, though ! preach not,
never touched 1t when in trouble save as on
this occasion-to keep up appearances.
And even on this occasion had still the
upper hand of what drank, and noticed
that Scammell was nursing himself as well;
but, aside from we two, twas noisy crowd
that tumbled to the deck to see me back to
the Phantom.
had made myself mighty popular during
my short stay aboard. A change of berths
had been offered me, but had small notion
OF leaving my own craft with its hidden
cargo, though put it on the ground of for
feiting prize money If deserted her. A
crew of five men were given me (which
would make small claim for salvage in ia.
vor OF the Sprite), and now, with the doc
tor, who was to give hand to Lounsbury.
stood by the side while laying small
wager on the race to New York.
l had little heart in the laugh and last
handshake to the rest, and was about put
ting foot on the side steps to pass to the
boat that was swinging high and low on the
running seas, when my attention was caught
by the face of girl who rose through the
companion and stood startlingly clear
against the black background of the night.
The bright lamplight from the cabin flooded
and brought out every detail of her features
It was but the face and bust saw, the open
door cutting off the lower part of her figure,
but twas the face of an angel, and for an in
slant forgot to move, looking at her a.
would at beautiful picture.
And picture she made as she stood there
turned toward us. High breeding showed in
the delicate contour of chin and cheek, dark
eyes and clearly cut straight nose, but twas
the small mouth with its fine red lips half
its sweetness, while the mass of auburn hair,
gave touch of perfection to her counte-
nance.
The vision-for twas more akin to q
vision than reality-lasted but breath, for
Scammell thrust his form betwixt us, and
made rapid steps toward the companion
way, while I, with hand wave to the others,
joined the doctor in the boat
The surgeon, tall, raw-boned freshman,
afflicted with strong aftsr-dinner hic-
cough and desire to talk, settled back in
the stern sheets, and voluntarily fell into an
explanation of lady being on hoard the
Sprite.
"An' We know not Mrs. Badely, Sir Henry'a
light-o'-love? IT'S a shame that kings off.
GERS be made to dance attendance to that
iik. Her ward seems to be O. different clay,
though. A bonny lass she is, an lonely
one, having no great love for her guardian,
as It's plain to see, an few to turn word
with, saving Scanned. Did We mark the
way he slid to her when she lifted Ger the
hatch? IT'S in my mind he's jealous O. the
deck her foot lights on, an he hangs about
her like brooding hen. Twas sorry move
Sir Henry made when he lit on him for
guard O. honor to Mrs. Badely and Gertrude
King. Bad for him, / mean, since tits plain
he's struck between wind and water by the
lass, though, in my mind, she'll have little
tc do with the Likes O. him after setting foot
ashore"
From this and other rambling talk ] gath
cred that the Sprite was taking two ladies
from Philadelphia to New YorkIadies high
In favor with Gen. Clinton-and that one Of
them, Mrs. Badely, was the famous beauty
to whom the doughty knight had given his
heart without the honorable accompaniment
of his hand and name. Her notoriety had
even spread beyond the British lines, and
much of the opportune inactivity of the enc
my was explained as due to the fascination
of his mistress and the inability of the COM
mander to withdraw from her influence and
take the field.
OF the younger lady had never heard,
nor, after my feeting glimpse of her, could
! make myself believe that her nature was
tainted. Scammell was the official guard of
the two for the trip, which accounted for the
dragon being at sea, and, according to the
doctor, he had become deeply enamored of
his younger charge, the fair Gertrude King.
Doubtless it was desire to cover himself
with glory and dazzle the eyes Of his love
which had led him to take hand in board
ing the Phantom, but I gave ovsr interest
In the whole matter by the time the boat
reached its destination.
The half-slewed Irishmsn made but hasty
work with Lounsbury. The unconscious
man had been removed to the cabin, and lay
in my berth with eyes fast closed, still
breathing Ike pump. The doctor looked
at him frowningly, felt Of his head and pulse
with CARELESS air, and then gave his dag
nosis.
Flip . sovereign, cap'n, and bet on it,
fell, and 70 viii have as good = notion Of how
the case will turn out as myself. There's no
AAASWAh6 ov oaA WAAdt VIC A4o1 W A4A SVA@O W.
He has had the DEVILS own shock. IT'S con-
cussion and mayhap fracture, marhap struc-
tural lesion of the brain. Who known? He
may die, he may live, but he'll be a bit
flashed in his wits if he pulls through, and
meier the lad he was. What's one dead rebel
more orless? Let him lie and take chances.
Have you drap O pothsen to say good
night on? I'm off"
felt like kicking the man for his heart
lessness, but gave him drink and saw him
started for his own craft; then, getting the
Grew together, set them to work, and in
short order we were under way.
The surgeons words had not tended to
depress me. The passion possessing ms
when struck my mate had passed away,
and If he would live and remain flashed"
until had cleared from the mpddls into
which I had bean forosd I wsuld pray for