The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-10-19

n which characterize~ the British tar.
The prince. being at home for the
Christmas gathering at Windsor cas-
tie. was taking a stroll In London by
himself. a custom by no means unoom-
mon with him. for he disliked being
followed by attendants. IL Glanced
that Ice made bis way over London
bridge. which at that time had series
Of narrow alcoves or recesses with
seats along the river or balustrade side
OF the pavement.
In these hooks beggars often con-
gregated. not only the regular pro-
fessional meDdicant with his ready
whine and madeup tale OF distress,
but the really unfortunate. who were
certainly not cared for then as they
are DOW.
II was bitter December day. and
the Ice cold wind pierced even the
comfortable wrappings OF the sailor
prince. chilling his young blood, but
Il seemed to freeze the ragged crea-
lures whom be passed.
IL may be that feeling the cold HIM
self caused him TO look with awakened
interest at the poor. when suddenly he
noticed a middle aged, weather beaten
Jack tar In ragged jacket and trou-
sefs. red nightcap on his head and
his old shoes tied on his feet by some
strands OF rope.
He had neither shirt nor stockings,
and. though his skin seemed to have
been trouZed and dried by the rigor
both OF heat and cold In many differ-
ent climates. he now appeared nearly
with frost and hunger. An
expression cleaned In the eyes Of this
miserable object and the young prince
at the same moment
They knew each other, and as the
poor mans glance fell before the star
tied and benevolent gaze OF the royal
MILDLY the latter sang out In a true
Sea breezy voice:
What. Bob Clewllnes, do not hall
nm old shipmate In your To be sure
I do. and as prime seaman as ever
trimmed sail or served a gun. Why,
what has battered your old hulk In this
wayY'
The man was dumb with conflicting
emotions, but the tears started In his
eyes. The MILDLY. also overcome,
stretched out his hand, which the other
did not venture 10 take
Come, Bob" cried the prince. mo
now. We are all equals
"a lies quarter deck when storm
comes and tears the rigging. Come,
tip us your I'm. old boy. and, | say.
come along with me. and III see a bit
10 the RENTING OF your canvas. Come,
look sharp"
So saying. the youth walked briskiy
on till he came 10 shop near Well
close square Here. you. sir. / want
an out and out splck and span new
rigging for my mate here"
who's TO payf" said the cautious
trader.
Why. IN pay. 10 be sure" was the
reply.
''oh, very we'll" he answered and re-
tired with Bob into his back room and
soon returned, bringing the seaman
clad and two changes OF
done up in a bundle under
his arm. Just as Bob Clewllnes APP
peared half naked boy passed the
shop door.
'.Pitch your old togs " that younk-
CT. said the prince. 'One good turn
deserves another. Bob" And so IA
the shiyering lad think fully gathered
up the ragged garb there We're two
hearts made happier at the same mo-
mept.
"And now what's TO payf" cried the
royal MILDLY,
Fifteen dollars. sir" 1900.
With genuine sailor impetuosity the
generous youth had not calculated his
finances, and as the allowance made 10
Prince William Henry was never large
and he was by no means skillful In
rnaiiaging II ne was Tor moment Per
picked Whit 10 do until he thought OF
his watch and said. what will zoe
give me foe thisr'
The dealer eyed IL suspiciously.
weighed Il In his hand and then begun
10 depfecafe IT,
TITS very pretty but not heavy. TIA
the fashion maybe, but We buy by
weight just the case Is all. I'll ven
ture to give ZOO SO for the case, SIR.
but I'm like TO lose by H."
Lets zee. then. you take the gold
case. and I'll keep the inside. II must
work like my mate for a bit without
its jacket. but | must have SIS. Do
as bid you. man. and let me have the
The dealer finally took the watch
and handed sl5 change to the royal
MILDLY, who said:
Here. Bob. do you take the odd
change TO keep your pocket warm till
you get aboard again"
BY this time poor Bob was crying
like child. for he had been long sick
and disabled. and II was no fault OF
his that he was destitute. With hon
est pride be feared that he was ask
ing too much from his benefactor. but
the youth overcame his reluctance. say
ing as he held the money toward him:
Come. come. take In your cargo,
shlpmatc It's only what owe you.
Were you not the klndest creature In
tho world 10 mo when | Was confined