The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-03

the skipper knew he would make harb
before daylight failed. He played with
such discretion thai three more bl Is of
$1o0 each remained TO his credit. Mr.. Good
man had lost heavily and had apparently
only about hundred in small bills, for
merly owned by the skipper. The second
mate was equally Unfortunate and retain
ed only what small notes Mr. Hernandez
had lost in the game.
II want to say" said Capt. Breeze as
the game ended, that you fellows have
played a mighty good game of cards. You.
Mr.. Goodman. plays like a man who
knows the game. You must have play ed
often before
Yes" smiled the benign passenger,
I've played a game or Two in my lime.
Playing used TO be my forte"
I'm glad 10 hear We say So" roared
the skipper .'Snk me- If l don't, and
I'm glad 10 hear ye say we were used
10 the game when we lost so misfrotun-
ately. Blast me If 1 wouldn't rather give
them notes back than hear We say the
game were new. Here's my hand, an If
we have a chance next V'yoge, mebbe
you'll get yer money back Well make
harbor before dark. Mr. Hildebrand, so
we'll excuse you. Better get the tow
line overhauled forrads. for we'll tow
up and lie by most week afore goin' /
to the north ard"
THANK ye, sir, twas a mighty good
game an / am glad for one, l was in
it. ~ I'll go fo'wa'ds, sir and see to them
lines now" drawled the second mate.
Mr.. Goodman quietly slipped the cards
into his pocket and chatting pleasantly
with Mr.. Sivelo, followed the skipper up
the companion.
The setting sun shone red over the dis
tant hills and through the red haze to
the northward rose the spars of ships
Rio lay ahead and the first part of the
long coasiing voyage had been made in
record time. Jimmy Breeze ran his yes
sci into the anchorage and prepared 20
put his profitable passengers ashore.
"Good-by to we both" said Breeze to
the Goodmans as they entered the small
boat with the Dago passengers. Good
by, an good luck Mr.. Hildebrand, you
go along shore in that boat with them
passengers and see them landed safely"
AYE, aye. sir" drawled the second
mate and he dived below for his coat.
Then he came on deck and took his place
in the stern sheets with the passengers,
while two stout seamen bent to the oars.
| The boat shot away for the landing,
| and Mr.. Enlis set all hands to work roll
| ing up the canvas. Night fell and Capt.
Breeze came on deck and peered through
the gloom for his boat He wished to go
| ashore
| Tt grew quite late, and the lights that
had fickered along the water front of the
city began to disappear Finally the
sound of oars was heard approaching
and the boat came alongside 1t con-
tanned only the two sailors.
where's the second mater" demanded
| Jimmy Breeze.
Gone up town, an said not to wait
He's not comm abroad again tonight"
answered one of the men.
| "He amt. amt he?" roared the skip
per (which way did he go?" And as he
spoke he Jumped into the small boat.
Slew. her around quick an give way
strong"
They were soon heading for the land
| ing.
1t was midnight when Capt. Breeze
reached town, and he was thirsty.
"Wat here at the landing for me-" he
ordered as he started up the street for the
nearest saloon.
''See anything of a tall fellow around
here?" he asked the proprietor.
! The proprietor shrugged his shoulders
and smiled. Tall men were plenty.
~ mean tall fellow with eyes what
| amt mates an drawlin' way o speak
in"
The mans face frightened. He smiled
hopefully as he handed the skipper a bot
tie of rum and pitcher of cool water.
He had seen just such fellow in COM
pany with a ford. snIooth-faced man
who had his wife with him.
That's them" said Jimmy Breeze.
ooh, you'll find him two blocks further
on. Big saloon, he owns Plenty of light,
said the keeper
Jimmy Breeze felt in his pocket for
money to pay his score. There were only
large bills. He hesitate1 a moment and
then asked for change. The fellow looked
at the note held it up to the light smiled
and then returned it, shaking his head.
IN. G." he muttered.
WHAT" roared Breeze. mo good?
Course it's good, you blazing fool. Gimme
the change"
The mans face fell. He scowled sourly
end drew forth long knife, then he beck
oned to couple of men who were playing
dice at table. Jimmy Breeze backed tc
the door. Seeing they were not hot TO at
tack him, he backed into the street. and
then went in the direction his second Off
Ger had gone.
In a few seconds he reached a we'll
lighted house from which loud noises is
sued. He entered the door and found him
self in room with long tables at which
men sat drinking and playing games. Al
the further end of the room at a green
| covered roulette sat Mr.. Algenon c. Good
man turning the magic wheel. Beside Rim
dealing out checks and taking in cash sal
Mr.. Hildebrand, his new second mate
They both nodded pleasantly 10 him. bu
remained seated.
what dye mean by not shown up?'
! demanded the skipper of his mate. What
dye mean by leavin' me to go with this
rascal?" and he pointed at Mr.. Goodman
! Some of the players around the table
turned and gazed at the intruder. Other:
came forward to The irate captain. He
: took him by the arm and led him aside
or. rather, tried to do SO, but Jimmy
Breeze shook him off.
Mr. Goodman let him swear and rave
for some minutes, smiling benignly upor
him, hut offering no opposition or con
trad'ction TO his charges of passing coun
terfeit bills. Finally, when the skipper
grew tired, he spoke out in his benevo
lent tones.
Your forte is running ship ant
knowing men" said he.
Mine is playing. Never play agains
mans forte You're sure to lose. SCI
those cards of yours No man who makes
a forte of playing would mark them 81
plainly 'Twon't do. No. sir, nothing al
simple as that game will do with mar
who has forte An I told you playing
u,as NV fOrfp A"