The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-11


tleman In gray clothing, Who wore
spectacles and carried his head as if Il
were an artificial appendage and he
was by nc means sure that it would
stay on. It was Professor Niles. Phebe
knew him by sight, as he had spent
last summer In the place. He was eYi-
IDENTIFY in search of something or some
one. for he was peering over his spec
taeles in every direction and al length
fixed his gaze upon the Mary Louisa
with solemn eagerness.
He cannot be a customer. He never
goes sailing, ] believe" she thought.
"Ah." he said. turning toward the
young lady with evident reluctance,
Pardon me. but can you tell me where
the captain Of this yacht has gone?
--ah-remember he was always to be
found near his boat last year"
4 am the captain now" said Phebe,
IN a matter-of-fact way. Uncle Toby
is very rheumatic. and will not 90 out
any more IN her"
The Professor looked as If he had
received a shock She was making an
attempt at pleasantly, he thought,
which was decidedly out Of taste un-
der the circumstances.
DO you wish to 90 out this morn
ing?" inquired Phebe. taking a pro-
fessional glance at the sky.
Yes. or at least. must 90. II pos
sible, 70 place called Deer Creek, If
you know where that Is located. A
friend Of mine who is III in-ah-in
that locality has sent word that he
wishes 10 see me Immediately"
"Oh, yes. / often sail or row down
there. Il is perhaps three miles away.
Would you like to 90 at once? The
wind Is IN the right direction and viii
take MS there IN a very short time. or
II you prefer II, It Is possible that my
brother and ! might row you down,
though 1t would take much longer"
well. that would be a heavy pro-
eeeding, rowing three miles. tough
ones. too. with this breeze a-blowing,
remarked Master Tony. with intense
disgust, don't catch me-"
The Professor grew almost purple In
the face and stood irresolute, not
knowing what 10 say or do.
i am very sorry," said Phebe, with
some dignity. "but there is no one else
about here. now. who is capable Of
managing a boat Perhaps you are
afraid TO trust yourself with me. but
assure you there is no danger. I am
perfectly competent"
IL should be delighted 10 avail
myself Of your services, but-ah--it
seems so much 10 ask of-of-~"
1T Is my occupation 70 take people
out or is 70 be." she said. with an in
voluntary smile.
shes the cap-n n I'm the mate, I"
explained Tony. I'VE amt a-goln' ter
drown folks. but the Mary Loulsan
tip pretty well. to-day. I tell you.
There's a spanking breeze outside.
Look at the white ladies a-ridln' down
there" pointing TO the white-eaps that
were foaming around the ledge.
Would there be any danger- the
wind should increase2' inquired the
Professor, wiping his brow. II sup
pose It would be rather rough. at
least"
"Oh. no danger In the least and
do not think il will be very rough. II
is somewhat choppy. the effect Of the
storm yesterday"
II you will be so kind then, win
20 at once" said the Professor. des-
perately, feeling that there was no
other way, but that Il was 100 much to
sacrifice to friendship.
VERY we'll. said Phebe. and In a
very short space Of time. with the as
sistance OF Tony. who really was a fine
sailor. she had hoisted the sail and
made everything ready for the voyage.
The Professor looked on with amaze
ment He was about to offer his as
sistance. but stopped short in dismay,
fearing that this most extraordinary
young woman would take him at his
word. and he was well aware that he
should do nothing but blunder.
"There'l be plenty o. sailing now.
Shoals o. women coming ter the At
lantlc House tomorrow. Cap'n King
said 20. They're always going out.
announced Tony. innocently. when
they were fairly under way.
The Professor looked alarmed. re-
gardlng the speaker with eager inter
est. The prospect was by no means
pleasing. He was bored by women in
general. but II had occurred to him OF
late that ladies who crowded the sum
mer hotels must be more Objectionable
than all the rest They would talk to
one and express opinions which be con-
sidered worthless and ask the most
trivial questions. He was 20 unfortu-
nate as 70 sit beside one at his hotel
table and only this morning while he
was deeply meditating on some sub
ject Of importance, she startled him
by looking inn0cently up In his face
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