The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-08
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THE
SLAVE SQUADRON
A THRILLING TALE OF ADVENTURE
By HARRY COLLINGwOOD
CHAPTER I-Continued.

II never did; II is really most remark
able answered the other midshipman i'm
a strangely quivering voice which, but
for his solemn countenance, I should have
considered decidedly indicative OF sup
pressed laughter
ut really is most singular positively
marvellous resumed Fitz-Jones Then he
added hurriedly:
by the way. do you know my friend
Tomnoddy? No! Then allow me to intro
duce him. Lord Tomnoddy-Mr Richard
Hawkesley. just nominated TO the
Daphne. And / suppose / ought also to
introduce myself. / am Lord Montague
Fitz-Jones. You have, OF course, heard Of
the Fitz-Jones fsmily-the Fitz-
J-o-h-n-e-s's, you known"
I certainly had not; nor had I, up 20
that moment. any idea that Lord Tom
noddy was other than a mythical person
age: but I did not choose to parade my
Ignorance In such matters, so replied by
n polite bow.
There was a silence between us for n
moment: and then Fitz-Jones-or Fitz-
Johnes, rather-raised his hand 10 his
forehead with thoughtful air and muir
INJURED:
''Hawkesley! Hawkesleyl I'm positive
I've heard that name before. Now, where
was II? Um-ah-eh? Yes; / have II. You're
the handsome heartless fellow who played
such havoc with my cousin Lady Mary's
affections at the state ball last year.
Now. don't deny It: I'm positive I'm
right DO you know" he continued, glar-
ing at me In a most ferocious manner
''do you know that for the last six
months I've been looking for you In order
that might shoot you?"
Somehow / did not feel very greatly
alarmed at this belligerent speech. and
vanity having by this time conquered my
natural truthfulness, / determined 10 sus-
tain my unexpected reputation as a lady
killer at all hazards I therefore drew my
self up, and, assuming my sternest look
replied that I should he happy 10 give
him the desired opportunity whenever ne
might choose.
Fitz-Johnes' ferocious glare continued
for moment or two then his brow clear
ed. and, extending his hand, he grasped
mine. shook the member violently, and
exclaimed:
"That was spoken like a gentleman and
a brave mani Give me your hand Haw-
kesley. ! respect you sir; | esteem you;
and / forgive you all. II there is one
thing which touches me more than an
other, one thing which I admire more
than another Il Is 10 see a man show a
bold front In the face OF deadly peril
"Ah! now can understand Lady
Mary's infatuation. Poor girl. pity her
And / suppose that pretty girl who passed
just now Is another victim 10 your fascln-
ating powers. All. we'll It's not 90 be won
dcred at. I'm sure Tomnoddy do you re-
member, by the Bye
But Lord Tomnoddy was now standing
with his back turned toward us. and his
face buried i'm his pocket handkerchief
His head was bowed, his shoulders were
heaving convulsively and certain inartic-
ulate sounds which escaped him showed
that he was struggling TO suppress some
violent emotion.
Lord Fitz-Johnes regarded his compan-
Ion fixedly for n moment, then linked hts
arm I'm mine, drew me aside, and whis-
pered hastily:
Don't take any notice OF him: he'll be
oil right again In a minute. It's only n
little revusion OF feeling which has over
come him. He's frightfully tender hearted
far too much so for sailor: he can't
bear the sight OF blood: and he knew that
~ called you out / should choose him
for my second; and-you twig, eh2'