Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-02-21

dies. The singularity of this unequal
division of labor struck me at once.
1t struck also one of the dock men,
who ran forward, eager for tip.
kin carry tn box for you, boss?"
he asked, at the same time reaching
for it.
The doctors thin figure seemed fair
ly to SHRINK at tue idea.
mo, MOI" he cried. ut is not for
you to carry!'
He fastened up the gangplank,
clutching the chest close. at the top
Captain Selover met him.
Hello, DOCTOR" he squealed. "Here
in good time. We're busy, you see.
Let me carry your chest for you"
mo, now DR.. Schermerhorn fairly
glared.
tits almighty heavy" insisted the
captain. LET me give you hand"
"You must not touch!'' emphatically
ordered the scientist. "Where ISIS the
cabin?"
He disappeared down the compan-
tonway clasping his precious load
The young man remained on deck to
superintend the slowing Of the scien-
tifc goods and the personal baggage.
All this time had been thinking
busily. remembered distinctly one
other instance when DR.. Schermerhorn
had disappeared. He came back in
scrutably, but within week his re-
suits on aerial photography We're pub
lie property. told myself that in the
present instance his lavish use of mon-
ey. the elaborate nature of his prep
arations, the evident secrecy of the ex-
petition as evidenced by the fact that
he had negotiated for the vessel only
the day before setting sail, the impor-
lance of personal supervision as proved
by the fact that he-notoriously i'm
practical in practical matters and no
toriously disliking anything to do with
business had conducted the affair
himself instead of delegating it-why,
gentlemen, don't you see that all this
was more than enough to wake me up.
body and soul? Suddenly came to
a definite resolution. Captain Seloyer
had descended to the pier. I approach
ed him.
You need mate" said l.
He looked me over.
Perhaps" he admitted. "Where's
your MANI"
Fright here" said I.
His eyes widened little. Otherwise
he showed no sign Of surprise. +
cursed my clothes.
Fortunately I had my masters GER
ttfcate with me-I'd passed fresh wa
ter on the great lakes-I always carry
that sort of document on the chance
that 1t may come handy. 1t CHANGED
to have a couple of naval indorse-
ments, results of the late war.
Look here" said before gave
1t to him. you don't believe in me-
My clothes are too good. That's all
right They're all T have that are
good. I'm broke. came down here
wondering whether I'd better throw
myself in the drink"
You look like dude" he squeaked,
"Where did you ever ship?"
I handed him my certificate. The
Endorsements from Admiral Keays and
Captain Arnold impressed him. He
stared at me again. and a CLEAN Of
cunning crept into his eyes.
.Nething crooked about thisg "a
breathed softly.
I had the key to this side Of his
character. YaV remember / had over.
heard tAs night before his statement
pf hts moral scruples. I said nothing,
bqt looked knowing.
What was it?" he murmured,
"Plafn desertion OF something worse Fs
], remained inscrutable.
WELL" he conceded. st do need a
pate, and naval man-even If he is
| %antin' to get ont of sight
"He won't spit on your decks any.
way" broke in boldly.
Captain Selover's hairy face bristiet
about the mouth, This subsequent,
discovered was symptom of grin.
You saw that. eh?" he trebled.
MsAren't You afraid he'll bring dowr
the police and delay your sailfngy' ]
asked.
He grinned again. with cunning
twinkle in hts eye.
"You needn't worry. There amt go
IN to be any police. He had his ad
vance money, and he won't risk it by
tryin' to come back"
We came to an agreement. I pro
fessed surprise at the wages. The cap
tain guardedly explained that the ex
petition was secret.
whats our port2' asked, to tes
him.
"Our papers are made out for Homo
lulu" no replied.
We adjourned to sign articles.
by the way" said I, 81 wish you
| wouldn't make them out in my OWE
name, 'Eagen' will do
"All right" he laughed, 81 sabe
Eagen 1t isl
| 'I'll be aboard at g. said l. CIV,
| got to make some arrangements"
wish you could help with the lad
Ing" said he. Still 1 can get along
Want any advance money!"
NO." replied. Then remember
ed that I was supposed to be broke
eyes" amended.
He gave me $40.
y guess you'll show up" he said
Wouldn't do this to everybody. Blu
naval man-even if he is dodgin
Uncle Sam