The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19

Had another of the Orient's twelve
Aounder shells suddenly burst in the
midst Of the group Of officers it would
have created less dismay than this un-
expected ayowal Cou-t martialed!
yashiered. None but service man
van grasp the awful significance OF
Ecse words to the commissioned ranks
Of the army and navy
Anstruther well knew what he was
saeng. Somehow he 2eound nothing hard
IN The peri OF these penances
new. Of course the ugly truth must
Ae revealed the moment Lord Fentnof
hNard his name. 1t was not fair to the
gcod fellows crowding around him ana
offering every attention that the frank
Hospitality OF the British sailor could
wuggest TO permit them to adopt the
xone of friendly equality which rigid
discipline e nothing else would not ai-
dow them to maintain.
The first lieutenant by reason OF his
hank was compelled to say something.
ssThat is deyiIish bad job, Mr.. An.
Sruther," he blurted out
Well, you know 4 had to tell you.
he smiled unanectedly at the won
Sering circle. he. too, was an officer
and appreciated their sentiments. They
were unfdgnedH sorry for him, man
30 brave and modest, such splendid
type of the soldier and gentleman, yet
Ay their common law an outcast. Nor
yould they wholly understand his de-
sneaner. There was a noble dignity in
Ass candor. 8 conscious innocence that
satsdained to shield itself under a par
saal truth.
Tse frst lieutenant again phrased
che thoughts OF his juniors.
81 and every other. man in the ship
cannot help but sympathize with you.
Sut whateEer may be your reeord-n
Suu we're an escaped convict, Mr. An
Hrufher-no one could withhold from
you the praise deserved for your mag
niAcent stand against Overwhelming
odds. Our duty is plain. We VIII bring
yoU TO Singapore, where the others win
NO 6oubt wish to so Immediately. !
VIII tell the captain what you have been
good enough to acqnaint us with. Mean
while we viii give you every assistance
end ttention in our power
a murmu OF appreciation ran
through the little circle. Roberts face
paled someW hat. What first rate chaps.
xhey were, to be sure!
81 can only thank you," he said un-.
steadily. Your kindness is more try
bag than adversely. .
a rustic of silk, the intrusion into the
sSnteat knot of men Of a young lady in
a Paris gown, a Paris hat, carrying
Trouville parasol and most e3quisiIely
gloyed and booted. made every one
gasp.
'sOh, Robert. dear, how could you? ]
actually didn't know you'
Thus Iris, bewitchingly attired. was
Eaxing now with provoking admiration
s1 Robert. who certainly offered almost
as great contrast to his former state
as Gid the girl herself. He returned
Ger look with interest.
Would any man believe he laugh
sd sthat clothes would do so much for
a woman?''
srWhat left handed compliment!
ssut come. dearest. Captain Fitzroy
and Lord ventnor have come ashore
with father and me. They want us to
chow them everything! You will ex-
S1se him. won't you?" She added, with
"a seraph;c smile to the others.
They walked off together.
Jimmy gasped a fat midshipman
20 ianky youth. "She's got on your
Segss7
Meaning that Iris had ransacked the
prient's theatrical wardrobe and pounc-
1d on the swell outfit of the principal
Female impersonator in the ships COM
0aay.