Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20

wolf. The explorers who had gotten little
pleasure out Of their adventure at the time
Of Its occurrence came to regard it as their
most precious possession. The fire Of ex-
ploration waxed hot in every vein. Every
man constituted himself special lookout
to watch for any dawning speck upon the
horizon.
With fortunes fondness for surprising
mankind the next Of the wonder shores"
crept upon them in the night. The sun,
which had set upon an empty ocean, rose
upon low, level coast lying less than
twenty miles away. In the glowing light
bluffs of sand shone like cliffs of molten
silver and more trees were massed upon
one point than the whole Of Greenland had
ever produced.
Even Left was moved to exclaim at the
sight.
"Certainly this is land which names
itselfv' he declared you need not wait
long for what shall fix upon. 1t shall be
called MARYLAND after its woods"
Sigurds enthusiasm mounted to rashness.
II will have a share in this landing If I
have to plead with Left for the privilege"
he vowed. And when, fer the second time.
Rolf was told Off for a place In the boat,
and for the second time his claims were
sighted, he was as reckless as his word.
HAS not my credit improved at ALL after
all this time, foster father?" he demanded.
waylaying the chief on his descent from the
Arecastle. II ask you to consider the
shame 1t will bring upon me If am obliged
much set foot upon the new-found
lands"
For awhile Leifs gaze rested upon him
absently. as though the press Of other mat
Presently, however, his brows began to
knit themselves above hts hawk nose.
Tell those who ask that you were kept
on board because strong-minded and
answered CURLY, and turned his back upon
him.
Robert the Fearless was standing at the
side, gazing eagerly toward the shore. AS
though suddenly reminded Of his existence.
the chief stopped behind him and touched
him on the shoulder.
1.-THE Norman Is as much too modest as
his friend is too bold" he said, with a note
of his occasional courtliness. "A man who
has thought 1t worth while to travel so far
Is certainly entitled to a share in every
experience. Let Robert Sans-Peur go
down and take the place that Is his right"
AS the boat bounded away with the Fear
less One on the last bench, Sigurd's face
was study. Between modification and
amusement, It was SO convulsed that Roll.
who shared the Norman's seat, could not
restrain his soft laughter.
whether or not the Silver Tongued has
given his luck to you. 1t is seen that he has
none left for himself" he laughed into his
companions ear.
ulant force that drove 1t deep into the
water and far out of stroke.
Whether or not he has any left for
himself. It rs certain that he has given
none OF It to me- he muttered. Here are
we at our second landing, ana no chance
have I had yet to endanger my life for
| the chief. Nor do see any reason for ex-
pecting favorable prospects in this tame
appearing land. Is 1t of any use to hope
| for wild beasts here7"
The WHISTLER regarded him over his
| shoulder with amused eyes. 'Is It your
| opinion that Left Ericsson needs your pro.
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Under the Norman's swarthy complexion.
| Alvin Of England suddenly flushed When
a wish Is rooted In ones very heart, 1t is
| difficult to get tar enough away to see II. In