The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-21

of timber, every bolt and Selling. The
taciturn old fellow followed his employ
er without vouchsafng a word of praise
of his own hanciwork. He did not even !
deign to point cut what had been done,
but followed with his head bent forward,
his knotted fingers clasped behind his
back. AS 1t happened there was no need
to draw attention to such details, for
here again Tys-s displayed the unerring
powers of his Singular memory. No tiny
alteration escaped him. There seemed to
be in his mind minute inventory OF the
ship, for Without effort he recalled the
exact state of everything at an earlier
period, vaguely designated as before l
went away"
When the inspection was finished the
two men walked slowly aft, and, stand
ing there beside the high, old-fashioned
wheel, they gazed forward.
II believe" said Tyars, at length, that
have found the man l want-my first
mate"
AYE" said the old fellow, In a nom
committal voice.
"A royal navy man."
There was the faintest whistle audible
in the stiffness of the deserted dock.
Tyars looked down at his companion,
whose gaze was steadily riveted on the
foretop-gallant mast. The whistle was
not repeated, but the Straightforward
sailor disdained to alter the form of his
twisted lips.
Il had," continued Tyars, calmly, IAN
other very good man-cook and steward
but he died of yellow fever"
Peters turned slowly and contemplate
ed his employers face before answering.
"Ay."
This fellow was just the sort of chap
want. Plenty of hard work in him,
and always cheerful. Sort of man to die
laughing, which, in fact, he did. The
last sound that passed his lips was a
laugh"
AS they were standing there, Peters.
the younger, emerged from the small gal
ley amidships, bearing a tin filled with
potato Feelings, which he proceeded to
throw overheard. Seeing this, the proud
father eyed his employer keenly, and
moved from one sturdy leg to the other
He clasped and unclasped his hands. AT
last he threw up his head boldly.
"And the lad?" he said, with some
abruptness.
Tyars looked critically at the youth
| anu uduc uO duSWcE. his hukuShCe
, in some indescribable way, and from the
, movement of mustache and beard, 1t seem
, ed as If he were biting his lip.
There's plenty O. work in him, an
he's cheerful" almost pleaded the man
Tyars shook his head firmly. Hat
! Miss Winter seen his face then, sh'
: would have admitted readily enough tina
he was a man with a purpose.
HE Is too young, Peters"
] The carpented shufied awkwardly, hi
: lips close pressed.
E Have We thowt on itT he inquired
1 Tyars nodded.
!, I'D give FIVE years O. my life to hav
. the lad WI u.s." he muttered.
t Cant do 1t, Peters"
d "Then 1 Wilma go without him." sal
r Peters, suddenly. He thrust his hand
4 into his trousers pockets and stood looh
ing down at his own misshapen boots.
: The faintest shadow of a smile ficl
: cred through Tyars' eyes. He turned an
Q looked at his companion. Without tn
8 slightest attempt at overbearance, b
e said pleasantly:
IS Yes, you will, and some day you wi
thank God that the boy was left behind.
e Peters shrugged his shoulders an
10 made no answer. TOT the urSC time
n his life he had met a will equal to b
# own in stubbornness, In purpose. And
{, was perhaps easier to give in to 1t b.
n cause in method 1t differed SO entirel
: from his own. 1t Is possible that in Il
= mere matter Of strength Peters was
y mental match for his employer, but T.
N ars had the inestimable advantage Of e
T. ucation.
Is The little boat was urged to the sho
b. in the usual jerky manner, while Il
e. clumsy, red-faced sailor stood watchiI
ID from the deck. He noted how Tyars wi
talking to the boy, who laughed at tim
lg In a CHEEKY way.
at "Ay," muttered Peters, with a shol
y. almost bitter laugh, there's some tn
Id Is born to command"
IN As Tyars passed out of one gate
q the London and st. Katherine's Dock,
hit lady entered the premises by anotht
ng They passed each other unconscious
On within few yards. Had either been
ed moment earlier or a moment later tn
o. would have met.
he The imposing gate-keeper touched
or hat respectfully to the lady, who W
ed Miss Agnes Winter.
NJ Cro be coutinued.l