The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-11-23

was her boy Sam, lean. freckled
youngster. Perceiving this, Peter
Blowsy and Sllas Bliggs, captain and
mate, respectively, of the "Salmouth
Siren WED with each other in making
much Uf him. over the bar of her tav-
ern. The Mariners Rest" the widow
remarked 10 the two that she was wor-
ried about Sam's health, whereupon
the captain responded quickly that 1t
was a shame to see such a bright,
handsome face looking so peakish.
The mate, outdone, energetically nod
ded his sympathy with this view Tho
captain, following up his advantage,
recommended a certain tonic. Then
the mate was seized by great idea.
what this dear little feller needs
Is an ocean trip!" he said, impressive.
ly. "Ill take him on our next un',
Captain Blowsy willin, and I'll give
him a fathers care and bring him
back with roses in his cheeks!"
Delighted ter hev him!" the cap
tain Immediately responded, slapping
his knee TO show his appreciation of
the plan, although he scowled darkly
at his mate when that gentleman's
back was towards him, Mrs. Stubbs,
after hesitating long, consented. and
the many warm glances she bestowed
upon Silas convinced him that he had
made a ten-strike
AS was their custom, the rival suit
ors met in the widows parlor upon
the Sunday evening following. Their
vessel was to set sail the next morn
ing, so each was anxious to unburden
his heart to his hostess. When the
clocks hands neared eleven, Silas, see-
ing that the captain had determined to
sit him out, arose. With a malicious
glance at his rival, he excused himself
for not staying later. Since Samuel
whom he was to assume charge of
that evening-was used to retiring
early, he announced, he meant him
while in his care to continue in the
wise habit his good mother had taught
him. As The willy mate had counted
upon, the opportunity came while he
was waiting at the door for the boy.
Mrs Stuhbs was quite overcome when
he stammered his petition, a condition
which, while lamentable at the time.
gave Silas blissful memories to carry
with him, since during the moment of
collapse the widows plump form re-
posed in his arms. Recovering, she
told Silas coyly that the memory Of
her dear Stubbs had not allowed her
TO contemplate a successor to him, but
that she felt indeed honored at euch
an offer from such person, and that
she would try to see whether Stubbs'
place In her heart might pot be shared
by another.
Silas, who had not expected more
favorable answer at that time. bade
her adieu contentedly, feeling that the
| captains persuasive powers could
earn him no better answer than the
| one he secured, and that If he could
retain possession of his trump card
| Sam-he would have nothing to fear
| from the captain upon their return.
| The surly greeting he received from
that gentleman the next mo''ling went
TO confirm his belief
The "Salmouth Siren" sailed, and
after an uneyentful voyage reached
her destination and discharged her
cargo AS they were about to weigh
anchor for the return trip a boat
| rowed hastily out to the ship. A
rough-looking fellow came aboard and
was usherod into the cabin. The cur.
ious Silas took his stand q few feet
away from the open cabin skylight
The stranger was speaking. My
boats or Blimley Cove!" were the
first words Sias heard.
"A days trip this side o. Salmouth!
Then you can look for us about the