The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-11
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swiftly passed on without giving him a chance to say a word. When the cap- tain returned to his steamer in the low est possible spirits Stokes confronted him at the gangway. , Captain Mackay's been aboard He wanted to have Q talk with me and says he wants to sec you"
 Captain Strong said nothing. He did not want to see Mackay and he walked up and down the bridge until the whirr and chatter of the blocks as they hoisted up the cargo set him mad and he left the ship. He went to the offlce, where a clerk told him Captain Mackay had in- quired for him. What could Mackay want with him. To insult him probably on top of his present troubles. He would stand no featuring from him. He took long walk into the suburbs and was returning slowly when he felt himself l seized and pushed against a wall. Y"Wertigo," exclaimed Stokes's voice x1tn be the death of 'im." NStrong angrily shook himself free and was about to pour out the vials of his wrath on Stokes when he noticed Miss Grey standing near laughing. ''I hope you will recover, Captain Strong" she | said and walked on.
 What the devil did you mean by that?' asked the captain of the grinning Stokes Il was helpin' you out, don't you see? was a showin' the young lady how l you had vertigo" and with this remark MT. Stokes disappeared into a public l house.
 Captain Strong continued his course to the steamer and was diSagreeabIy sur | prised to find Captain Mackay seated in
 the cabin waiting for him. "I want to have word or two with you. Duncan" said he The last time we met was in a tram in Baltimore" Captain Strong nodded sulkily. "I suppose you thought it queer did not speak to you in the tram?" continued Mackay.
 eAs Captain Strong did not think 1t was queen he said nothing. You see," said Mackay. moistening his | lips as if the words did not como freely, ''I had bad attack of vertigo and when 1t comes on can't ride and can't speak | a word to any one"
 Captain Strong stared at him in mute wonder.
 T knew you were hurt at my not speak 1 ing to you" resumed Mackay, "and I wanted to explain. Now. I don't want you to say anything to Doris about my l attack. as she is so easily alarmed about sickness. Come up tonight" After Mac kay had left and he had come out of his | trance of astonishment, Captain Strong felt like shouting with joy. Evidently Mackay had told Doris nothing. There was something mysterious about it. but this fact was evident and he hastily dressed himself to call on her. As he came on deck he noted Mir. Stokes in con
 vulsions of mirth leaning aginst the side. What did he say?" inquired that gentleman in a voice stifIed with laugh | ter.
 What did you say to Captain Mac
 kay?" asked Captain Strong
 He wanted advice" replied Mir. Stokes,
 choking with laughter, and gave 1t to | him."
 Strong raised his hand menacingly. but
 Stokes escaped below and the captain
 hastened to call on Doris. He soon found
 her coIdness of the previous day was the
 result of pidue that he did not come to
 see her the evening of his arrival. He
 had a most pleasant visit and returned
 to the steamer in high spirits. | "Pd never have thought 1t of Mackay,
 never, said Captain Strong to himself | as he went to bed.