West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-10-17

do that. would theyf" She hung anx-
iously on his words.
"Send you backi why, don't you
savvy that this boat ls bound for
Nome7 There ain't no turnin' back
on gold stampedes, ana this is tho
widest rush the world ever saw. The
captain wouldn't turn back. He
couldn't. His cargo's too precious.
and the company pays 5000 a day
for this ship. No, we ain't putin
back To unload no stowaways at Ave
thousand per. Besides, we passengers
wouldn't let hlm-tlme's too precious"
They were interrupted by the rattle OF
dishes outside, and Dextry was about
10 open the door when his hand waver-
ell uncertainty above tho knob. for hs
heard the hearty greeting OF the ships
captain.
'well, well. Gienister, where's all
the breakfast golngy"
800" whispered the old man, chats
Cap stephens"
"Dextry isn't feeling quite up to
form this morning." replied Glenister
easily.
Don't wonder! Why weren't you
aboard sooner last night? saw you.
Most got left. ehf Served you right if
you had" Then his voice dropped to
the confidential: I'D advise you TO cut
out those women. Don't mIsunder-
stand me. boy. but they're bad lot on
this boat, l saw you come aboard.
Take my word for Il. they're bad lot.
Cut 'em out, Guess I'll step inside and
see what's up with Dextry."
Tho girl shrank into her corner. gag.
Ing npprehensively at the other lis-
tencr.
"Wcll-er-he isn't up yet" they
heard Glenister stammer. Better
come around later"
"Nonsensel It's time he was dress.
ed The masters voice was gruffiy
good natnred. Hello, Dextry! Heyi
Open up for inspection" lie ratified
the door.
There was nothing TO bc done. The
old miner dar'ed an lnquiring glance
at his companion. then. at her nod
slipped the bolt. and the captains blue
bulk filled the room.
His grizzled close bearded face was
geniaily wrinkled TIL he spied the
erect gray figure In the corner. when
his cap came or involuntarily. There
his courtesy ended. however, and the
smile died coldly from his face. His
eyes narrowed. and the good fellow
ship fell away. leaving him the stiff
and formal officer.
"Ah.' he said, mot feeling well. ch?
| thought ! had met all OF our lady
passengers. Introduce me, Dextry."
Dextry squirmed under his cynicism.
"Wcll-I-ah-didn't catch the name
myself"
"What?"
"Oh. there amt much to say. This
Is the lady we brought aboard last
night--thats all"
WHO gave you permissionf'
Nobody. There wasn't time"
There wasn't time. ch? Which one
OF you conceived the novel scheme OF
slowing away Indies IN your cabin?
Whose In shef QuIckl Answer me-"
Indignation was vibrant in his voice.
"Oh!' the girl cried. her eyes widen.
Ing dnrkly. She stood slim and pale
aud slightly trembling.
His words had cut her bitterly.
''b" '"''hEH ~ uil nc uHu ScFupu-
lously avoided addressing her.
The captain turned to GlenIster. who
had entered md closed the door.
'ls this your work. IL she yoursY"
NO. he answered quietly. while
Dextry chimed In:
"Iietter hear details. captain, before
you make breaks like that. We helped
the lady side step some sailors Inst
night and we most got left doing Il.
IL was up TO her 10 make quick get.
AWAY. so we helped her aboard"
"A poor story! What was she run.
ming away from?" lie stlll addressed
the men, ignoring her completely TIL,
with hoarse voice. she broke I'm:
You mustn't talk about me that
way. can answer your questions.
It's true-I ran away. had to. The
sailors came after me and fought With
these men. ! had to get away quickly.
and your friends helped me on here
from ReDtlemaDly kindness, because
they saw inc unprotected. They are