The Elbert County tribune., 1902-09-11

failed to note Its generous proportions
as contrasted with the neat footgear
which Charlie Stuart affccted-such
trifies do not Impress themselves upon
the mind when weightier things are
demanding recognition
Now for certer shot.
He turned his attention to the lower
berth. which was occupied by human
form.
Just then the rasai sounds came to
a sudden stop with n savage snort. and
the sleeper whirled over on his side.
The act brought his face directly
within range OF the morning light that
struggled through the small openings
beyond.
No wonder Artemus crouched there
as II frozen.
Talk about the magic touch of the
geni, When had such a wonderful
Transformation ever taken place be-
fore?
For one to retire as Prince Charlie
Stuart, gay. handsome and debonair.
to awaken in the guise of grim and
grizzled old Captain Brand was mys-
terry that almost paralyzed the seeker
after sensations.
Artemus took one last fearsome look
at the smooth and red physlognomy OF
the sleeper. passed out, and then soft
ly closed the door.
Only when safe within his own room
did he give vent to his over-wrought
feelings in a whistle.
Great Jupiter, That beats every
thing ever saw. Instead OF Charlie
the ogrei What does It mean?
There is treachery afioat. seem to
detect II in the very air around. But
the question arises. where is Charlie?
And shall | have to take his place as
her warrior bold. and s7ill it be neces-
sary for me to give up my liberty?"
Poor fellow,
He did not know whether to look
ON 1t as a huge joke or a grim reality.
lie thought of warning Airline; she
ought to know. her dear papa was on
board. and that he had refused to
break the paternal bonds that had be
come so very strong since his return
from exile.
Artemus bucliled on his armor.
II he was to be pitted against the
Old O6its IL NOQlu Ds u pretty hbht-
Capt. Brand might have succeeded in
outwitting Charlie. who was too frank
for deep diplomacy. but he would find
1t quite another thing when he ran up
against the new knight who had SHE'D
his castor into the ring.
Ahi A gentle tap at the door.
Artemus almost fell over himself in
his eagerness to open a satchel and
clutch little affair of steel and nickel
which he carried there, and armed
with which he called:
"Comel"
The door opened and figure whisk-
ed in. Immediately closing the same
again.
Artemus gave a cry-the half-raised
arm fell useless at his side.
There was more witchery. He had
expected the old ogre, armed with a
shoe. and bent upon turning the tables
upon him.
Instead he saw-why. Charlie, of
course. though at first Artemus reck-
oned 1t his ghosti Charlie, with fin
ger pressed mysteriously on his lips.
In Artemus' favorite style of COM
municating secret, and his face
wrcathed in what appeared to be a
broad grin.
At any rate. Barnaby was delighted
to see him in the flesh. and as soon as
he could get his wits inso thinking or
der he dropped the weapon and held
out an eager hand.
This is treat, my dear boy-after
seeing that grim old Trojan in your
bunk. What have you done? Brought
him aboard prisoner. reckon? All,
didn't give you enough credit, fear.
You see, my first impression was he
had outwitted you and turned the ta-
bies on you"
Artemus was boiling over with curl
osity regarding what had taken place
ashore. especially when his friend de
clared, with wry face. that Capt
Brand had indeed come near proving
too much for him.
The story was soon told.
ITO be continued.)