The Washington times., 1902-12-10

understand me2"
Thorne thought he did. But he was
doubtful. Such sentiments from a girl
were so entirely unlocked for that he
didn't know what to think.
The run - New York was very pleas
ant and Thorne began to take consid-
cradle interest in the working OF the
ship. Especially was this interest man
Tested when it was Miss Latlmer's watch
on deck. While the Nadia was being
loaded Thorne found the time hanging
heavily enough on his hands. He tried
70 busy himself in plans for his voyage
OF exploration. He purchased charts and
books about the South Pacific. But the
month which was occupied before the
Nadia was ready TO sail dragged on
leaden wings.
still. he was glad Mr.. Underclif had
advised his coming on to New York with
the brig. He could never have been
able to stand the delay at home. He
received and answered few letters.
among them one from a college friend.
A paragraph in the latter's episte Thorne
read over several times.
"The news has gone forth that our
friend Monckton has left our classic
town. He goes on a sea voyage in one
Of his fathers ships. I understand. for
his health. But a little bird has whisp-
cred in my ear that another invest;ga-
tion by the powers that be-, was pend
ing. and thct he saved himself from ex-
pulsion by resignation"
Il wonder what craft OF UndercIih e.
Monckton he sails in?" thought Thorne.
He'd be a nice addition 70 any ships
company don't think, Well. thank
the Lord. It's nothing 20 me-"
But Il did concern him, only # was
several days before he found Il out Then
he saw Tonic doing a vast amount Of
cleaning in one OF the unused state
rooms.
Who's this for7'' he asked. The Of
ncers had already come aboard. and had
been assigned their places.
Coin ter hab anoder passenger.
sah," replied the mulatto, showing his
teeth. Passengers meant unlimited tips
to Tonic, and he would have welcomed
a dozen.
That so?"
Yes. sab. De son oh one o. de own
ers. Coin for he's healf"
Thorne turned on his heel and went 10
his cabin. Had his journey not been SO
urgent he would have given up his berth
g. ~ t-so- --.t,,- .t,.r III --ftb C-,rt,-
Monckton.
Sent with us TO keep him from be-
coming a common drunk. / suppose" he
thought. bitterly Hes nice speci-
men to sail with decent people"
But Thorne was gentleman. and he
could not poison the minds OF Captain
Latimer and his daughter against
Monckton. and when Sydney mention d
that they we're TO have the company OF
another passenger on the voyage he kept
silence. He was tempted to run on to
Boston and see Mr.. Underclih. But
there was hardly time for that That
very evening the crew came aboard, and
the brig was made ready to pull out into
the stream at daybreak. Monckton had
not arrived, although his luggage had
come. and Thorne deyoutly hoped that
he would not show up I'm time
As he sat writing In his cabin after
supper. there came sudden rap on
the door. He opened St, and found Cap
tain Latimer and short. swarthy look
ing sailor standing without.
"A word with you. sir" said the cap
taLn-s
"a dozen II you wish. captain" re-
piled Thorne. throwing his door wide
o.en.
The captain motionod the sailor into
the ROOM. entered himself. and shut the
door.
"D'ye see this here fellow. Mr.
Thorne?" demanded the commander Of
the Nadia.
Thorne nodded.
We'll. sir. you NAV call Il luck, or
call II Providence. whichever you Ike.
sir. But there stands the man you'd
give a good deal to see. reckon"
What do you mean?' cried Thorne,
starting up.
IT'S the fellow l was telling you