The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-03
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suggest taking his future spouse back
to England.
She, too, when she graciously par
doned his previous outburst, mentioned
her decision on this matter also. II
am emir here" she said, "and could
not be emir in your England without
many fights. So here shall stay, and
you with me-"
The mollah had come In, and they
were forthwith married, solemnly and
irrevocably. according to the rights
and ceremonies of the Mohammedan
church as practiced in the kingdom of
Dunkhot.
And now, Mr.. Wenlock, If you
please" said Kettle. .as you're COM
fortably tied to the lady of your choice,
I'll trouble you for that fee you prom
ised."
"I'll see you in somewhere hotter
than Arabian said the bridegroom,
hopping his pale face.
Now, look" said Kettle, Pm not
going to scrap with you here, and l
don't want to break up this happy
home with domestic unpleasantness,
but IL you don't hand me over that ESQ
shall ask your good lady to get it for
me-"
Wenlock sullenly handed out note.
'"Thank you. know you feel injured.
If you don't quite like what's been
done, you must remember that it's
your own fault for not wording the
agreement a bit more carefully And
now. as seem to have got through my
business here, If it's agreeable to all
parties I'll be going. Goodby, Mrs.
Wenlock. madam. Let me call you by
your name for the first time"
The lady cmir set back her great
shoulders. ''rhnt is not my name,'
she said. Il am emir. My uame does
not change"
Beg pardon" said Kettle. HE
takes yours. does he? Didn't know
that was the custom of this country.
Well. good afternoon"
But do you want 10 prescnt?" said
the lady.
THANK you." said Kettle. with n
cock of the head. but | take presents
from no one. What bit of living |
get. your ladyship. earn"
81 do not understand But you are
sailor You have sheep. You wish
cargoY
Captain Kettle snapped his fingers
eestatically. Now. ma am, there you've
hit IL. Cargo's what do want ri
have to tell you that freights are up Il
good deal just now. and you'll have to
pay for accommodation"
Il do not understand
"Of course you dont, your majesty.
But just give me line to the princi
pal merchants in the town. saying that
you'd like me to have a few tons OF
their stuff. and that II do
"Yon wish me write will write
Now we will wash hands. and there in
banquet"
And so 1t came TO pass that some "a
hours later Captain Kettle returned 10
the Parakect. sun scorched and flushed
with success ard relieved the anxious
Murray from his watch. The mate
was naturally curious TO know what
had happened ashore.
Let me get Il glass of Christian beer
to wash all their sticky nastiness from
my neck. and I'll tell you" said Kettle.
and he did with fine detail and circum
stance.
well. Wen!ock's got his heircss.
anyway" said Murray. with sigh
when the tale was over. II suppose
we may as well get under way now.
sirT
Not much" said Kettle jubilantly
"Why. man, I've squeezed every ton
of cargo they have in the place and
stuck them for freights in Il way that
would surprise you. They daren't say
no to any rate. Oh. ! tell you that
emir woman has wonderful power
over them. Well open a market here
and keep II all to ourselves. lt'll be
as good as a back yard gold mine. The
bulk isn't much, of course, but you
should see the freight. And mark YOU"
said Kettle. hitting the table, "that
or more will be here waiting for me
every time | come. and no other skip.
per need apply"
"H'mT' said the mate thoughtfully.
"But will Wenlock be as civil and limp
next time you call. sir?''
Captain Kettle winked pleasantly
and put ESQ note In his lookup
drawer. That's all right. my lad. No
fear Of Master Wcnlock. II you'd seen
the good lady. his wife. you'd know,
why. That's the man that went hunt
Ing an heiress. Mr.. Murray. and. by
tho hniv IaonS hoe tyof hor and no
error"