The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-02-05

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erto concocted nothing more deadly
than an ingenious piece of reasoning in
the shape of prospectus, had gone
about for years with murder In his
heart | saw it now as had never seen
it before, and though could not gain
say the frightful justice Of the contem.
plated act, l would have given much
not to have seen that awful look in my
uncle's eyes.
Farther on we stopped again to
watch the shipping in the bay. the
landing Of some square boxes from
launch also receiving little Of our at.
tenton. All Yon, seeing this, drew
near.
You no sabbee what belong inside"
he said.
mo"
1T welly bad for poor piece China.
man. 1t alice same belong opium.
Wely fine ting for trade, you sabbee,
but no welly good for Chinaman. That
small piece box belong welly dear
Opium alice same expensive luXuly."
so I've heard" said Jim. "Where
has this lot come from"
India. Englishyman makee glow,
you sabbee; collupt poor Chinaman. 1t
come by ship Foochow," and he point
ed to long. low steamer with one fun.
mel which lay at her buoy some little
way out in the stream.
bf, liI-n tnvcntf
had Immediately turned to inspect the
vessel, chats the FOochow, is it"
"Yes capn. She comes from Calcut.
ia thlee day ago. Tomollow she makee
Shanghai side"
We watched the ship for few mill
utes longer and then passed on, while
Yon, who had taken il for granted that
we were in need of his company, kept
beside us and pointed out this and that
object Of interest and eXpatiated on
matters in general with an uncommon
ability. Presently jim stopped and
beckoned to him closer.
TEL me- Have you ever been IN
Shanghai|
"Ycs. cap'n."
"Hank0w?"
Yon hesitated moment. and Il curl
GUS. searching look crept into his little
black eyes. Then he smiled. 1t was a
pleasant smile, but somewhat oily and
singularly inscrutable.
Gave been 'AnkOw side" he said.
"DO you know it wcll?"
"Pletty well, cap'n. Ave makee long
look, see
"You sabbee the river Yang-tsc al.
so?"
"Sabbee," answered Yon. "'Ave
been one--two-thlee time 'Ankow
side"
''Do you know the island Of Ching.
hi?'
Yon screwed up his ugly face In a
vain effort to remember.
mo sabbee Ching he said at last.
"Yang-tse ave got plenty island. You
go 'Ankow side, cap'n"
| Jim hesitated for a moment, and I
saw by his face that the question put
him on his guard. He fixed Mr.. YOn
with a keen look, but the imperturbable
Chluaman bore the scrutiny with IN in
| difference which was most reassuring.
II may" said Jim.
"YOu no ave got boy. cap'n"
| mo"
"Supposee you takee me along? My
mallee welly plopcr servant. You be-
| long stlanger. 'AnkOW no welly good
place for stlanger. My makee speak
! Chinee. sabbeeT
Jim looked at me and | at him. The
! need of an interpreter was not necos-
! sity while Koon-Si formed one of the
party, but suppose by any chance we
| should lose the valuable services Of
that gentleman? Moreover, Mr.. Yon
was an extremely intelligent fellow,
and by payment we might command
| undivided allegiance.
| Jim looked at me inquiringly, and,
knowing what was passing in his
thoughts. said, I'VE must make in
| quiries."
| He turned to Mr.. Yon.
~ will think over your proposal, Yon.
| Come to the hotel tomorrow and you
shall know"
My makee welly glateful,' said the
! fellow. lyon, he belong first chop
boy"
| could not help smiling at this quaint
eulogy Of self. The rascal had a &c,
estial sense OF humor