The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21

hoated down the companion-way.
Then the mate suddenly lurched for
ward. and would have fallen but that
strong hands caught him and restored
him TO his seat.
I'm going to show YOU something
now. II l can." said ZinEall. wiPing
his brow, but ] don't know how i'm
come eff, because I'm only beginner
at this sort OF thing. and I've never
tried this before. II you don't mind,
caP'n, I'm going 20 tell him he IS
Cap'n Bradd. and thai you are the
mate"
Go ahead" said the delighted
Bradd.
Captain Zingall went ahead Sull
speed With few rapid passes he
reused the mate from his torpor and
fixed him with his glttering eye.
You are Cap'n Bradd, master o
this ship. he said slowly
"Ay, ay," said the mate. earnestly.
And that's your mate, George, said
Zingall, pointing TO the deeply inter
cstcd Bradd.
"Ay. ay." said the mate again, with
a sigh.
Take command. then" said Zingall
leaving him with 4 satisfied air ana
seating himself on the locker
The mate sat up and looked about
him with an air or quiet authority.
George" he said. turning suddenly
to the skipper with a very passable
imitation OF his voice.
Sir" said the skipper, with a play
ful glance at Zingall.
"A friend o. mine ms med Capn
ZinEall is coming aboard tonight"
said the mate. slowly get lit
tie whisky fer him out O. my state
room"
"Ay. aN sir" said the amused
Bradd
Just a little in the bottom Of the
bottle II do" continued the mate.
don't put more in, FOR he drinks like
n fish"
4 never said such a thing capn."
said Bradd. in an agitatei whisper.
II never thought O. such a thing"
NO. I know you wouldn't" said
Xingall. who was staring hard al a
nearly empty whisky bottle on the
table.
And don't leave your baccy pouch
lying about George" continued the
mate. in a thrilling whisper
The skipper gave a faint. nlirthless
little laugh, and looked at him un-
easily.
'Ie over there was n spoBger for
bacey George it's him." said the
mate in a confidential whisper
Captain Zingall, who was at that very
moment filling his pipe from the pouch
which the skipper had himself push
ed toward him. laid Il carefully
on the table again. and gazing stead
lily at his friend, took out the tobacco
already in his pipe and replf ced H. In
the silence which ensued the mate took
up the whisky bottle. and pouring the
contents into a rlmbler. added a little
water. and drank II with relish.
He leaned back on the locker and
smacled his lips. There was a faint
laugh from one OF the crew, and look
ing mp smartly he seemed 10 be aware
for the first time OF their presence.
What are you dom down here?"
he reared. What do you want?"
"Nothin,' sir said the cook only
we thought"
Get out at once" vociferated the
mate, rising
George said the mate in the
squeaky voice in which he chose 20
pcrsonate the skipper.
Bring him round, Zingall," said the
skipper. irTitabIy. I've had enough
o this. III let i'm know who's who"
With a confident smile Zingau got up
quietly from the locker. and fixed his
terrible gaze on the mate. The mate
fell back and gazed at him open
mouthed
who the devil are you staring att"
he demanded. rudely.
Still holding him with his gaze. ling
all clapped his hands together. and
stepping up 60 him blew strongly in
his face The mate. with a perfect
scream Of rage, picked him I'D by the
middle. and dumping him heavily on
the floor, held him there and worried
h,m.
Help" cried ZingaIl, IN a smoth-
cred voice. take him orr
why don't YOU bring him round -
yelled the skipper. excitably. what's
the good % playing with him?"
HingaH's reply. which was quite ir-
relevant. consisted almost entirely Of
adjectives and improper nouns.
1'tbN III = A"N' aEiis ST. SalQ tne
cook, bending down kindly.
Take him or" yelled ZlngaIl; hes
killing mel"
Thu skipper lew to the assistance Of
his friend, but the mate, who was Of
gigantic strength and stature, simply
backed. and crushed him against a
bulkhead Then, as II satisfied. he
released the crestfallen Zingall, and
stood looking at him>
why don't 800 you - bring him
around?" painted the skipper
He's out Of my control. said Zingau
rising nimblv 10 his feet I've heard
Of such cases before. I'm only new
at the work, you know. bpt I dare say,
81 "A couple Of years time
The skipper howled at him. and the
mate. suddeply alive again to the OBJ
noxious presence. Of TIE crew, drove
them NJ the companion LADDER. ana
pursued them to the forecastle
This Is a pretty kettle o fish," said
Bradd Indignantly. why don't you
bring him around2'
Because ] can't" said ZinGall,
shortly. "ItI have 10 wear Off"
Wear orr repeated the skipper
Hes under delusion now" said
Zingall. an o. course ! can't say how