Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-11

asking the leave of priesta! But let that
pass for tho present: what will you do
with that Schriftenp''
"Put him OH shore at the cape; can
not bear the otious wretoh's presence.
Did you not feel tho chill as before, when
you approached himf"
81 did knew that he was there before
saw him; but. still know not why, I
feel as II I would not send him awny."
"Why nots"
II believe it is because am inclined to
brave destiny, not to quail at 1t. The
wretch can do no HARM"
Yes, he can-much; he can render tho
ships company mutinous and disaffeoted;
besides, he attempted to deprive mo Of
my relic"
1T almost wish he had done 80; then
must you have discontinued this Wild
search"
Nay, Anime, say not SO; Is my duty,
and have taken my solemn oath"
"But this Schriften-you cannot we'll
put him ashore at tho cape; being COM
pany's officer, you might send him home
II you found ship there homeward
bound; still, were you, would lot dcs-
tiny work. He is woven In with ours,
that is certain. Courage, Philip, and let
him remain"
Perhaps you ore right, Anime: I may
retard, but cannot escape, whatever may
be my intended fate."
Lot him remain, then, and let him do
his worst Treat him with kindness-who
knows what we may gain from himf'
True, true, Anime; he has boon my
enemy without cause. Who can tslls-per-
haps he may become my friend"
And II not, you will have done your
duty. Send for him now"
No, not now-tomorrow; in the mean
time, Twill order him every comfort
We are talking Is II he were one of us,
which feel that he is not" replied
Anime; "but still, mundane OF not, we
cannot but offer mundane kindness, and
what this world or rather what this ship
affords. long now to talk with him, to
see If can produce any effect upon his
icelike frame. Shall make love to the
ghoul" And Anime burst into bitter
i laugh.
Here the conversation dropped, but its
substance was not disregarded. The next
morning, the surgeon having reported
that Schriften was apparently quito recov'
cred, he was summoned into the cabin.
His frame was wasted away to skeleton,
but his motions and his language were as
sharp and petulant as ever.
l have sent for you Schriften, to know
II there Is anything that can do to make
you more comfortable Is there anything
that you WANT"
''Want?" replied Schriften, eying first
Philip and then Anime. "Hel he! think
Iwant filing out little"
THAT you will, I trust, in good time
my steward has my orders to take care o
/ you"
Poor man, said Anime, with lool
Of pity, "how much he must have suffered
Is not this the man who brought you tn,
letter from the company, Philip"
He! he: yesl Not very welcome, Wa,
| it, LADY,"
| "No, my good fellow; it's never vel
come message to wife that sends her hus
7 band away from her. But that was no,
/ your fault
IF a husband will 80 to sea and leave &
/ handsome wife, when he has, as they say
/ plenty of money to live upon on shore
he'll he!"
Eyes, indeed, you may we'll say that, u
replied Amino.
/ Better give 1t up All folly, all mad.
/. ness-eh, captain"
! II must finish this voyage, at all
events" replied Philip to Anime, what
over may do nfterward. have suffered
much, and so have you, Schriften. You
have been twice wrecked; now tell me-
what do you wish to do? Go home in the
first ship, or go ashore at the Cape, Or
"Or do anything, SO I get out Of this
ship-hel he!''
"Not SO. If you prefer sailing with me,
as know you are good seaman, you
shall have your rating and pay of pilot
that If, II you choose to follow my for
tunes"
"Followf Must follow. Yesi I'll sail
with you, Mynhoer Vanderdccken. !
wish to be always near you-he! hoi"
Be it so, then; as soon as you ore
strong again, you will 60 to your duty;
till then, will SEQ that you want fol-
nothing"
Nor !, my good fellow. Come to mo II
you do, and I will be your help" said
Anime. "You have suffered much; but
we will do what we can to make you for.
get It,"
VERY goodl = very kindr' replied
Schriften, surveying the lovely face and
figure of Anime. After time, shruggine
up his shoulders, he added: "a pity
Yes, 1t isl Must be, though"
FAREWELL" continued Anime, holding
out her hand to Schriften.
The man took 1t, and cold shuddel
went to her heart; but she, expecting
such a result, would not appear to feel It.
Schriften held her hand for second OF
two in his OWL, looking at IL earnestly,
and then at Aminc's face. $50 fair-sc
good! Mynheer Vanderdecken, I thank
you! Lady, may heaven preserve your
Then squeezing tho hand OF Anime, which
he had not released, Schriften FASTENED
out of the cabin.
The Utrecht arrived at the Cape, wa
tered, and proceeded on her voyage, and
after two months Of difficult navigation
cast anchor off Gambroon. During THU
time Anime had been unceasing in her at
tempts to gain the good will Of Schriften
She had often converted with him on deck
and had done him every kindness, ant
had overcome that fear which his near ap
proach had generally ocoasioned. sohrif
ten gradually appeared mindful of thil
Kindness, and at last to be pleased Will
Amine's company. To Philip he was Al