Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-10-03

the other cargo?"
"A nice young fellow little more
hardened n you. I reckon"
why isn't he IN charge OF this
lot? He had the experience"
Well. III tell you, Jerry. Things
didn't 80 just accordin' to program
last time. To come right down fat.
we was s'prised. had arranged with
Barado TO land the guns on the main
coast, about 100 mile below Pandaro.
the capital. but there must a been a
cat at the rathole. The gov'ment got
wind o the deal and set about 10
Spite our plans. Il near done it. too.
We managed 20 land the guns. but Just
as we was takin' OF the last boxes one
o the gov'ment gunboats come down
on us. We was in position 20 move
at short notice. and we pulled away
as fast as We could. The gunboat
kept gettin' closer n closer. and I'd
about give up hope o. gettn' away.
She sent a pill across our bow. and
just as I was givin' orders 20 slow
down. 1 noticed the chaser check. M
suddenly. I took a long chance and
sprinted. We got away. The gun
boat busted an engine. we lodged. and
that was the on'y thing that saved our
hides from perforauon. IL was a great
streak o. lucki"
There was a CLEAN of triumph in
his eyes and he shook his head en-
phatically. Jerry's mouth was omen
and hts eyes were like burning Goals.
And the fellow fin charge OF the
guns?" he asked.
He was on shore when we steamed
away"
And now"
we amt seen him since. but
with a little chuckle-"we bet he's
runnin' yet"
Capt Bulger." said Jerry. stoutly.
what am I expected to do in connec-
ton with this enterpriseT"
You're the supercargo. Of course"
And what does that mean.-in
hu2"
Watch the guns-if they need
watehin'. and see that they get into
proper hands"
Won't the government OF Urania
be sharply on the lookout for this
boat7"
The Mary wasnt the Mary last
time. She was the Spartan then. and
We changed the name for conven-
fences sake But there amt goin' to
be no trouble this time. Jerry. We're
goin' 20 land the guns on a little ISL
and-called Ringo island-5O mile OF
the upper coast You amt weaken!n'.
are you?"
And. captain. II should decline 70
act in this capacity?"
But you amt goin' to decline
now" smiled the captain. most con
vincingly. Jerry's philosophy was quick
10 overcome his excitement and TO
disguise the fear that was within him.
He determined TO employ his dlpIo-
macy in dealing with the hlibuster.
Did you say weakening?" he
laughed with affected bravado Well.
! should say not! suppose 1 can
make pretty hard try at what you
expect me 10 do. Still. must confess
that / had not bargained for this"
You must certainly think hard O.
me, said the captain; but you are
sensible enough to know I couldn't
a told you about Il on shore. I didn't
know who you were; and, comm right
down to II, don't know who you are
now"
How did you manage to get away
with these guns?"
By a leetle twist o. the wreest."
ehuckled the captain. Eve cleared for
Havre with a cargo O. merchandise"
Am l expected TO collect for the
guns on this island?"
You're simply 10 get a receipt. That
won't be hard. and as soon as I get il !
Wen nose right back"
Jerry thought hard for a full min
ute. and, while he realized the pos
sible dangers. his spirit Of philosophy
gave him strength and courage TO dis
play 1t. He was. naturally. brave and
have said that all
Gemini persons are brave and fearless
but he would have been infinitely
more comfortable II the duty before
him did not carry with II such strong
possibilities. He felt much as a rat
in a trap.
"Of course. I may count on your full
-ACAN vi teAAAAf hdlu huA6tf, IN great
assurance You amt awful sorry you
took the contract. are you?"
Contract is little strong"
laughed Jerry. but I can't say that I !
am downright sorry"
That's the Spirits a heap
stronger n / thought It would be.
Make yourself at home and everything
II come out TO your entire satisfac-
ton Why, lad, it's a treat for you"
But. captain. tell me-wont our
government learn OF this some time
and isn't there the possibility Of I'M
Young man. the y. S. A. amt my !
goV'ment and, to be frank with you. | /
don't care a whoop in blue hell what
It does ! amt afeared OF It,"
You're not an American"
Never was-never Will be-"
What is your country"
"Advertisin don't always pay"
chuckled Bulger.
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