The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-06-24

did you ave nice little napg' he
interrupted. Come up bright an
smilin'. eigh? Now guess"-the en-
phasis made II clear that the captain
believed himself to be employing an
Americanism. and so successful was
he in his own esteem that he could not
resist the temptation TO improve upon
the imitation-"na-ow guess yeou're
abaout right ready. bent We. to hev a
drink. sonny?"
mo, thank you" said Kirkwood.
smiling tolerantly. I've got any
amount of appetite"
Ave you. now?" Shryker dropped
his mimicry and glanced at the clock,
breakfast" he announced. Twill be
served In the myne dinin' saloon at
eight a. m. Passengers is requested
not to be lyte at tyble."
Depositing the bottle on the said ia
BILE. the captain searched until he
found another glass for Kirkwood and
sat down.
do you good" he insinuated, push
ing the bottle gently over.
NO, thank you" reiterated Kirk.
wood shortly. a little annoyed.
Stryker seized his own glass. poured
out strong mans dose Of the fiery
connection. gulped II down and sighed.
Then, with glance at the Americans
woebegone countenance, he filled his
pipe.
The fumes of burning shag sharp
ened the tooth OF desire. Kirkwood
stood IL as long as he could. then sur
rendered with an IF you've got any
more Of that tobacco. captain. I'd be
glad Of pipe"
An intensely contemplative expires.
sion crept into the captains small blue
eyes.
Il only got one other pyper of this
ere 'baccy." he announced at length.
IAN ] carnt get no more till ! gets
'ome | simply couldn't part with II
hunder arr quid."
Kirkwood settled back with a hope.
less lift Of his shoulders. Abstractedly
Stryker pulled the smoke his way
until he could endure the deprivation
no longer.
Il had about 10 shilllngs In my
pocket when ! came aboard. captain,
and few other articles"
low. yes: so you 'ad. now you men.
ton it,
Stryker rose. ambled into his room
and returned with Kirkwood's posses.
sions aud a fresh paper Of shay.
While the young man was hastily I'll.
ing. lighting and inhaling the first
strangling but delectable Whit the
captain solemnly counted into his own
palm all the loose change except three
large pennies. The latter he showed
over TO Kirk wood In company with g
miscellaneous assortment Of articles
which the American picked up piece
by piece and began 70 bestow about
his clothing. When through he sal
back. troubled and disguised stryker
met his regard handy.
"Anything can do?' he inquired. IN
suave concern.
"Why. there was a black pear
scarfpin"-
IVY. don't you remember? YoI
gave that TO me. count Of me 'avtn
syved yer life. Twas me throwed 20,
that line. you know"
.Oh." commented Kirkwood briefly
The pin had been among the most val
liable and cherished Of his belongings
YES" nodded the captain In remi
nlscence. you don't -ememberi Like
IS tvs the brandy singin' In yer cad
You pushes Il into my 'ands-almos
weepl... you was-an' ser. SEE you
'stryker.' you seq. tyke this In trifIn
toklng Of my gratIchood: ] wouldn'
hInsult you. you SEE. by hofferin' yol
money. but this ] can Insist on ye
acceptin'. an no refusal says you
"oh." repeated Kirkwood.
IF / for an instant thought yo
wasn't sober when you done it, Blu
no: you're d gent. II there ever wa
one. an I'm not the man TO offen
you"
"Oh. indeed"
Captain stryker thoughtfully meal
ured out q second drink. lighted onl
by the capacity OF the tumbler. er
quilted II noisily and got up.
A'Guess I'll be turnin' in" he vo
unteered sffably. yawning and stretci
Ing.
II was about 20 ask you 20 do me
service" began Kirkwood.
"yesY' with the rising infection
mockery.
Rlrkwood quietly produced his cign
case. 4 gold matchbox. gold cardcas
and slipped a signet ring from his III
ger. "wlll you buy these" he aske'
cor will you lend me Is and Dol
them rs securityT
Striker examined the collection wit
exaggerated interest strongly tiiIcture
with mistrust. "I1l buy EN-" he 0
fered eventually. looking up.
That's Kind Of you
"Ow. they ain't much use 70 me. b
Bill STRIKERS aIlus willIn' 20 accor
|. modate a friend. -Four quid. -
saidY'
Five.
! They aln't with over four 70 me"
= avery well. Make Il four" Kir
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