The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-03-01
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. of Departure.
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The Stockholm steamer was about to
sail from Hull She had the full com.
plemcnt of passengers, and there were tie
usual number of friends and relatives to
say goodby People were running about
upon the main deck near the gaugplauk
and in the saloon above kissing one an
other in Il hasty and reckless manner
Observing the excitement attending
these ceremonies and the ahsrutmindrd
look in the eyes of nearly all the voy
ayers, Mr. Howell was Of the opinion
that it would be safe to kiss two or three
Of the pretticst girls ON the chance that
they would mistake him for Il brother
or cousin in the general confusion of Fare
wells. There was one girl in particular
with whom ne would have tried the rX
pertinent if he could have rccuucilrd the
act with his ideas of gentlemauly be
hayior. She was the pretticst of all and
the most distracted
There was rush for the upper parts
of the boat 1t seemed that the gang
plank was about to be pulled in. and
every one was in Il hurry to secure Il fa
vo@abIe place for waving a handkerchief
to friends upon the pier. Men aud wo.
men stumbled over the hand baggage
which other men aud women had set IN
their way or picked up that which did
not belong to them or sought vauy for
that which did
w haA
been observing was carried up the stairs
by the crowd and in that moment Howell
made up his mind that something really
was the matter and that il WAS his duty
to lend aid. With great skill he made
his way to her side just as she began to
cry with nervousness and veXation.
'Please don't bc offended if venture
to notice that you're in some sort of trou-
BILE said he. IF there's anything in
the world that can do
My fathers gone ashore, and he has
not come back she cried. We left
something in a cab and
rs he going with you?"
"Yes, and he has my ticket and all the
money"
"Ill 20 and get him." exclaimed the
young man. Don't worry bit Go and
stand by the rail outside the staterooms.
I'll bring him there"
But you don't know him"
"Yes, | do; | saw him with you five
minutes ago. Don't be afraid"
"lf | could only find Mrs. Winslow
and Ethcl"- the girl began.
II don't know who they are, of course -
cried Howell, but I'll find them for you
later; your father first"
He ran down the stairs and dartcd
across the gangway. There was almost
as much confusion on the pier rs on the
boat but in moment he cSpicd the man
of whom he was in search talking with a
cabman in the middle of the pier.
Your daughter wants YOU" be cried,
grasping the man by the arm. Hurry,
You've only just time enough"
Without waiting for word in reply,
he hurried the old gentleman across the
ganSplank.
whats the trouble?" cried the cap
tive.
Were going to sail in about four sec
onds," replied Howell calmly, land you
have got your daughters ticket, and she
hasn't any money"
BLESS my soul" exclaimed the old
gentleman. thrusting II hasIy hand into
his breast pocket. is it possible that
I've been SO carclessY"
He broke loose from Howcll's grasp
and dashed up the stairway with amaz.
Ing agility.
There's no hurry now" Howell called
after him. You will find her by the
rail outside the after Statcrooms.'
In the middle of the passage Howell
violently encountered the old gentleman,
who was returning AT high speed
Get out of the way" he cried, pushing
the young man aside. Tin in a hurry.
Oh, beg your pardon didn't recog
nize you. She isn't there Where can
she beE'
He dartcd away forward. leaving How
ell somewhat perpleXed It was absurd
to suppose that the young woman bad
gone to her Stateroom Howell was
much mere ready to believe that the cr-
rant father in his wild excitement had
failed TO see her in the crowd beside the
rail. SO he traversed the passage and
looked out.
The first person upon whom his eyes
rested was the young lady herself She
ran toward him with a cry of joy.
you have found himi"
les. lie ) ABOARD all rlght, SAID
Howell. 81 told him to come out here
and look for you, and he did so, but he
was so nervous that | guess he failed 10
botice you"
Poor father she said, with a sigh.
He caught an inSlantS glimpse Of the
old gentleman scurrying 10y the inner end
of the passage.
"You wait here, please" he said to the
young lady "l'll bring him to you this
time for certain"
ITS so kind Of you" said the girl.
The old gentleman's coattails were
just disappearing around the corner of
the structure that runs up through the
middle of the saloon forward Of the main
stairway incloSing the upper part of the
machinery and few staterooms for ofli-
GERS. Howell made his best speed. but he
had almost completed the circuit before
he overlook his prey.
"Your daughter" he said sternlv. sis
just where said she was. Go through
tnat passage aft, the one where we had
the collision, and you'll find her out
side"