New-York tribune., 1909-08-22

what constrained attitude. colored violently and
planted both feet firmly the ground
Being as I was passing close in, Miss Rumbolt,"
, said he ''and coming ashore 10 see mother''-
To the captains discomfort, manifestation. OF a
further attack the part of Mr. Rumbolt appeared
but were promptly quelled by the daughter.
Mother" she repeated encouragingy.
I thought I'd come on and ask you just 10 pay
a sort O. flying visit 10 the Thames"
Thank YOU, I'm comfortable enough where
am" said the girl.
I've got a couple Of monkeys and a bear aboard
which I'm taking TO a menagerie in Aberdeen" con-
tnuod the captain, "and the thought struck you
might possibly like 20 en-
We'll don't know said the damsel IN nu,-
ter. is It a big bear?'
Have you ever elephant." inquired
Hczckiah cautiously
only in pictures" replied the girl
Well, It's big that-nearly.'' said he.
The temptation was Irresistible. and Miss Rum
bolt telling her father that she should not be long
disappeared into the house in search of her hat and
jacket. and ten minutes later the brawny rowers
were gazing their fl into her deep blue eyes as she
sat in the Of the boat and told Lewis to be-
have himself.
II was but short pull out TO the schooner ana
Miss Rumbolt was soon on the deck lavishing en-
dearments on the monkey and energetically prod
6klg the bear with a handspike 10 make him growi
The noise OF the offended animal as he strove to
ger through the bars of MS cage terrific. and
the girl was in the fun enjoyment Of II. when sh,
became aware OF louder noise stiIl. and turning
round the at the windass
why. what are they DOING" she demanded
getting up anchor?'
"Ahoy, there :" shouted Hezekiah sternly. What
you doing with that windlass?"
AS he spoke the anchor peeped over the edge of
the bows, and one Of the seamen running past them
I took the helm.
Nov. then" shouted the fellow. stand by
Look lively there with them sails"
obeying light touch Of the helm, the schooner's
bowsprit slowly swung around from the land and
tho crew, hauling Justify the ropes began 10
hoist the sails.
What the devil you up to-" thundered the
skipper. Have you all gone mad? What does It
al mcan?"
1T means" said one Of the s.amen, whose fat.
amahle face was marred by fearful scowI. that
we've got a new skipper"
Good heavens mutiny," exclaimed the skip
per starting melodramarcally against the cage and
starting hastily away again Where's the. n,atea'.
He's with US" said another seaman brandsh-
Ing his sheath knife and scowlng fearfully. Hes
captain"
II confirmation Of this the mate now appeared
iron below with an axe in MS hand, and, approach
Ing his captain. roughly ordered him below
III defend this lady with my life cried Hezo
kiah taking the hancspike from Kate, and raising
IL above his head.
'Nobodyll hurt hair Of her beautiful head"
said the mate. with a tender smile
Then Weld" said the skipper drawing hirse,,
up and delivering the handSp;ke with the afr Of .
defeated admiral rendering his sword
Good" said the mate briefly. as one OF the men
took 81.
what demanded Miss Rumbot excitedl,.
"ar'r't sou going 20 fight them? Here. Civ. me
the handspike."
Before the mate could interfere th- .ailor with
'Loughtsss Obedience. handed IL over and NJ
R;llbDlt az once tried 10 knock him over the h.ad
T ing twart'd IN tits design by the man taking
Night, she LOST her temper entirely. and bore down
!I'' a hurricane on The remaining members OF the
crew, Who We're j-st approaching
They scattered ar once ana up the rigging Ike
cats. and for few moments the girl held the deck.
then tie mat clept Gp uenind her ana with tn. i-
o. a man who's. Job Exactly suited him casped her
light! round the waist while one OF the seanlen
/ dsarUed h.r.
You must both 50 below tl we've settled What