The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-01-02
skipper was easily $500 ahead of the


shore water and the loom of the dis
brand stood his watch out on the poop,
quietly attending to the ship, and jim
my Breeze had no fault to find
The second and third day passed
without extraordinary events, the
game in the cabin being indulged in
lightly between watches. Jimmy Breeze
did not want to strike too soon.
The fourth day the land was made
with gentle breeze from the south
ward, and the skipper knew he would
make harbor before daylight failed.
He played with such discretion that
three more bills of $100 each remained
to his credit. Mr.. Goodman had lost
heavily and had apparently only about
$100 in small bills, formerly owned
by the skipper. The second mate was
equally unfortunate and retained only
what small notes Mr.. Hernandez had
lost in the game.
81 want to say" said Captain Breeze
as the game ended, ''that We fellows
have played mighty good game of
cards. Ye, Mr.. Goodman, plays like
man who knows the game. Ye must
have played often before"
''Yes," smiled the benign passenger,
"I've played game or two in my
time. Playing used to be my forte''
Pm glad to hear ye say so," roared
the skipper. "Sink me if 1 don't, an
I'm glad to hear ye say ye were used
to the game when ye lost so misfortu-
nately. Blast me if 1 wouldn't rather
give them notes back than hear We say
the game We're new. Here's my hand,
an if we have chance next v'yage
mebbe yell get yer money back. Well
make harbor before dark, Mr.. Hide
brand, so We'll excuse ye. Better get
the towline overhauled forrads, for
We'll tow up an lie by most a week
afore goin' to the north'ard."
''Thank ye, sir. Twas a mighty
good game, an 1 am glad, for one,
was in it. I'll go forrads, sir, and see
to them lines now," drawled the Sec
ond mate.
Mr.. Goodman quietly slipped the
cards into his pocket and, chatting
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the skipper up the companion.
The setting sun shone red over the
distant hills, and through the red haze
to the northward rose the spars of
ships. Rio lay ahead, and the first
part of the long coasting voyage had
been made in record time Jimmy
Breeze ran his vessel into the anchor
and nrnnarol 70 10 lNl
passengers ashore.
'Goodby to ye both," said Breeze to
the Goodmans as they entered the
small boat with the dago passengers.
"Goodby an good luck. Mr.. Hide
brand, ye go along ashore in that boat
with them passengers an see them
landed safely"
"Aye, aye, sir" drawled the second
mate, and he dived below for his coat.
Then he came on deck and took his
place in the stern sheets with the pas
sengers, while two stout seamen bent
to the oars.
The boat shot away for the landing,
and Mr.. Enlis set all hands to work
rolling up the canvas. Night fell, and
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peered through the gloom for his boat.
He wished to go ashore.
1t grew quite late, and the lights that
had fiickered along the water front of
the city began to disappear. Finally
the sound of oars was heard approach
ing, and the boat came alongside. 1t
contained only the two sailors.
StXNhopa'c ho TO
ed Jimmy Breeze.
''Gone uptown an said not to wait.
He's not comm aboard again tonight"
answered one of the men.
''He amt, amt hep roared the skip
per. (Which way did he go?' And as
he spoke he jumped into the small
boat.
''Slew her around quick an give way
strong"
They were soon heading for the land
ing.
1t was midnight when Captain Breeze
reached town, and he was thirsty.
''Wait here at the landin' for me-"
he ordered as he started up the street
for the nearest saloon.
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here?" he asked the proprietor.
The proprietor shrugged his shoul-
ders and smiled. Tall men were plenty.
81 mean a tall fellow with eyes what
amt mates an a drawlin' way of
speakin'?'
The mans face frightened. He smiled
hopefully as he handed the skipper a
h0ttla nf r1n, ond n pitchap Of cool Iuo
ter. He had seen just such fellow in
company with forid, smooth faced
man who had his wife with him.
"That's them," said Jimmy Breeze.
"Oh, you'll find him two blocks far
ther on; big saloon he owns; plenty of
light" said the keeper.
Jimmy Breeze felt in his pocket for
money to pay his score. There were
only large bills. He hesitated a mo-
ment and then asked for change. The
fellow looked at the note, held it up to
the light, smiled and then returned it,
shaking his head.
IN. g." he muttered.
'What?" roared Breeze. mo good?
Course it's good, ye blazin' fool! Gim-
me the change"
The mans face fell. He scowled
sourly and drew forth long knife;
then he beckoned to couple of men
who were playing dice at a table. jim
my Breeze backed to the door. Seeing
they were not hot to attack him, he
backed into the street and then went
in the direction his second officer had
gone.