The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-08-12

'Honored gentleman. when will you
/ pay me my money!"
The speaker was an old man
dressed In black coat buttoned TO the
ankles and cap OF silk and fur. from
beneath which foil fringe OF gray
hair The Inquiry was addressed to
Capt. Hyde. lie paid no attention
whatever TO II, but. gayly hummlng a
stave OF "Marlbrook" watched the
crush OF wagons and pedestrians. In
order to find a suitable moment o.
cross the narrow street.
'Honored gentleman. when wili you
pay me my moneys?"
The second inquiry elected stlIl less
attention.
Il do not wish TO make you more
expenses, captain" and Cohen, follow.
ing the impulse OF his anxiety. laid
his hand upon his debtors ann. HYDE
turned In rage, and flung on the
touch with passionate oath. Then
the Jew left him and walked slowly
towards his store and home.
He soon recovered the calmness
which had been lost during his unsat.
isfactory Interview with Capt. HYDE.
- wise man frets not himself. for
the folly OF fool" and, having come
to this decision. he entered his house
with the invocation for It's peace and
prosperity on his lips.
Soon there was a little stir in the
street-that peculiar sense OF some.
thing more than usual. which can
make Itself felt In the busiest thor.
oughfare-and Cohlen went 10 the
door and'looked out.
The Great Christopher" had como
to anchor-Capt. Bataylus de vrles.
There was quite a crowd on the
wharf, Some were attracted by curl.
oslty others, by the hope OF a good
Job on the cargo others, again. not
ayerse TO little private BARGAINING
for any curious or valuable goods the |
captain of the Great Christopher"
had for sale.
Joanna Van Heemsklrk had had n
message from her lover, Capt. de
Nries. and she was watching for his
arrival There was no secrecy in her
love affairs, and II was amid the 10Y
and smiles OF the whole household
that she met her afilanced husband.
They were one OF those loving. sen.
sible couples. for whom 1t is natural
to predict placid and happy life. and
the frs words OF Batavius seemed TO
assure q;
M aGairs have gone well. Joanna.
as they generally do; and now | shall
build the house. and we shall be mar.
ried."
Joanna laughed. Il shall Just say
word or two, also. about that. Bata-
yius."
Come, come, the word or two was
said so long ago. Katrljintje. min
nelsie. what's the matter now, that
'ou never come once?"
Katherine was standing at the omen
window apparently watching the
ioney'bees among the locust blooms.
'ut really perceiying something far be.
'ond them-a boat on the river at the
nd OF the garden. So the question of
iataylus touched very lightly her
physical consciousness. a far sweet.
~ a far more peremptory voice called
Ter; but she answered:
There is nothing the matter. Bata.
.ius. am well, am happy. And
ow win go into the garden TO make
ne a fine nosegay," and she walked
lowly out OF the door and stopped or
topped at every tlowerbed. while Jo-
ma watched her.
Out OF sight OF the window. Kath. !
rine ran rapidly TO the end OF the
arden, and, parting the lilac bushes. 8
TODD flushed and painting on the river !
ank. Capt Hyde's pretty craft shot
lto sight and a few strokes put II
I the landing stair In a moment he l.
as at her side lie took her in his
rms, and In spite OF the small hands #
overlng her blushing face. he kissed =
er with passionate affection. vowing \
ith every kiss that she was the most
iorable OF women and protesting
On his honor as a soldier" that he a
ould make her his wife, or die a =
achelor for her sake.
And who can blame a young girl II s
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