Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-03

captain. Bring the rascal here. We will
give him a taste of the ropes end first, and
then-but what is that?
The Stowaway. sir was the response
as two of the crew approached leading be-
tween them very small and rugged boy.
The anger in the captains face gave
place to a look of pity as his eye rested on
the shivering form of the intruder. but his
voice stern as he asked:
What are you doing here?
Nothing. SIR" was the trembling reply.
Who are you and where did you come
from Speak up; no nonsense 5rowled
I'm Bob-Bob Winter. sir" said the boy
between his sobs. Il live in London by the
docks. sir
Well. what are you doing here. then -
said the captain. cycling the boy with a ire
mendous frown.
The boy made brave effort and look I'd
al capt Parker through Ais streaming
Il haven't any father or mother, you
see he faltered. land i have to earn my
own living. / can't get jobs and l can't
let clothes. and every body don't want me.
and Il fresh storm of sobs shook the
small frame.
But you haven't told me what you are
doing aboard this ship said the captain.
THEY said the ship going to
America. answered the boy. and every
body is rich in America. Everybody wants
Il boy there. you see. Tom Bell went there
and he makes pile of money.
That's all very WELL. responded the cap
tain. but people who go to America pay
for their passage. and to hide away so as
to go without paying is just the same as
stealing so much money. Don't you know
that
Bob looked up at the captains stern face
with a frightened and startled expression
''I-I-didn't think" he muttered, and be-
gan a hurried search in the pockets of his
ragged Jacket. From one he drew forth
two coppers. from another a silver sxpence,
and from third shilling. much battered,
a l,a hold to
the captain.
This is all I've got now he said ITS
most enough, / think. and l will earn the
rest soon when get to America
And what am to do with these?' asked
the captain gravely.
1T is to pay my fare replied the boy.
a smile lighted up Capt. Parker's rugged
features as he said kindly: There. Bob.
Keep your money. my boy. You are an
honest little fellow, after all You shall
stay with me on the Falcon and We will
make man of you. How will that suit
YOU
Bob Winter was delighted. OF course.
The sailors. who are wonderfully handy at
such things. made him suit of clothing.
lie speedily became great favorite with
the crew of the Falcon, proving himself to
be active and intelligent, and what Is far
better. absolutely honest and truthful The
captain had grown very fond of Bob. and
as for Bob-well. il was not long before
everybody board knew what Bob
thong It of Capt Parker.
The Falcon. which a sailing vessel
had met with head winds constantly since
leaving the channel. and the fourth
week out was struck by heavy gale from
the northeast All day long the good ship
laborcd with the mountainous waves. leap
ing and plunging till il seemed as though
the grooming. creakng masts would come
out of her. But she was a stanch we'll
built craft. and had passed through many
worse tempest.
With the fall of night the gale increased
10 sal G hDH hoe,
the heavy lower canvas, just sufficient to
steady the vessel. The captain remained
ON deck, taking position near the rail
where he could keep an eye on the rigging
Near him. sheltered by the bulwarks. sat
little Bob on a coil OF rope.
Al first the noise and confusion the thun-
der Of the water. the shrek of the wind
through the cordage and the wild pitching
of the ship had frightened the boy but
when. by the light of a lantern near by, he
saw the calm, resolute expression on the