Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-08-04

morning. And Dawes'll lay 1t on" h,
added. Hes one of the smartest mer
I've got, and he won't spare yer"
"You will find this a terrible place
Mr.. Meekin," said North to his sup
planter, as they walked across to the
commandments to dinner. at has made
me heart sick"
Il thought 1t was little paradise, y
said Meekln. Captain Frere says that
the scenery is delightful"
The dinner went off successfully.
Burgess--desirous, perhaps, Of favora-
bly, impressing the chaplain whom the
bishop delighted to honor-was urbane
enough. you'll find us rough, Mr..
Meekin," he said, but you'll find us
all there when we're wanted. This
is little kingdom in itself. Pray help
yourself to wine"
THANK you. nome" said North, fill
Ing a lumber with water. 81 have a
headache"
His manner of speech and action was
so awkward that silence fell upon
the party, caused by each one wonder
Ing why Mr.. North should grow con-
fused, and drum his fingers on the ia
bic, and stare everywhere but at the de-
canter. Meekin was the first to speak.
Have you many visitors, Captain Bur
gess?"
Very few. Sometimes a party comes
over with a recommendation from the
governor, and l show them over the
place; but, as a rule, we see no one
but ourselves"
Il asked" said Meekin, because
some friends of mine were thinking of
coming. Do you know Captain FrereW
'Frere! l should say sov' returned
Burgess 81 was quartered with him
at Sarah Island. So he's a friend of
yours, eh?'
II had the pleasure of meeting him
In society. He Is just married, you
know. To Miss Vickers, a charming
young person. They are going to Sgd
ney, where Captain Frere has some
interest, and Frere thinks of taking Port
Arthur on his way down"
"a strange fancy for a honeymoon
trip" said North.
Captain Frere takes a deep inter-
est in all relating to convict discipline"
went on Meekin, "and is anxious that
Mrs. Frere should see this place. A
romantic story, Captain Burgess. He
saved her life, you know"
"Ah! that was a queer thing that
mutiny," said Burgess. "We'ye got the
fellows here, you know"
Il saw them tried at Hobart Town."
said Meekin. I'm fact, the ringleader.
John Rex, gave me his confession, and
sent it to the bishop. Captain Frere
tried to make me think his letters con-
tanned a hidden meaning, but 1 ouu't
believe they did. He seems to me to
be truly penitent for his offenses-a
misguided but not a hypocritical man,
If my knowledge of human nature goes
for anything"
Il hope he Is" said North. 81
wouldn't trust him."
"Oh, there's no fear of him." said
Burgess, cheerily; 'if he grows uproari-
Gus, We'll soon give him a touch of the
cat"
Here attention was called by the
strange behavior of Mr.. North. He had
risen and, without apology, flung wide
the window, as though he gasped for
air. Halo, North What's the mat
terY
Nothing" said North. recovering
himself with an effort. "A spasm. l
have these attacks at times"
Have some brandy2" said Burgess.
mo, no, 1t will pass No, say.
Well, if you insist" And, Selling the
tumbler offered to him. he half filed it
with raw spirits and swallowed the fiery
draught at agulp. The Reverend Nee
kin eyed his clerical brother with hor-
ror.
'Ha" said North. looking wildly
round upon them. That's better"
So they went on to the veranda, and
looked down upon the lights of the
prison, and listened to the sea tapping
the shore. The Rev. Mr.. North. In this
cool atmosphere, seemed to recover him
self, and conversation progressed with
some sprightliness.
By and by short figure came up out
Of the dark, and proved to be Doctor
Macklewain, who had been prevented
from attending the dinner by reason Of
An accident to q constable at Norfolk
Bay, which had claimed his professional
attention.
"Well, how's B Forrest?" cried Bur
CESS. ''Mr. Meekin-Dr Macklewain."
Dead" said Macklewain. Delight
ed to see you, Mr.. Meekin."
"Confound it-another of my best
men," grumbled Burgess, MacklewaIn
was tired and wanted to get home.
81 must also be thinking of reposs, u
said Meekin; "the journey, though most
enjoyable, has fatigued me-"
Come on, then" said North. "Oui
roads lie together, Doctor"
Before the two clergymen had got
half way down the steep path that Lee
from the commandments house to tn,
fiat on which the cottages of the doctor
and chaplain were built, Macklewain re
Joined them. Another Jogging to-mor
row." said he, grumblingly. up a
daylight, l suppose. again"
Whom Is he going to flag now?"
THAT young butler-fellow of his"
What, Kirkland? You don't meal
to say he's going to Dog Kirkland7 Oh
this must be stopped" cries North, Il
great alarm. HE can't stand It.
tell You he'll die. Macklewain."
} Captain Burgess was shutting his We
J randa window when North hurried ar