Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-10-07
(Continued)
Copyright. 1905. by G. ". Dillingham; Co.

I'D u little Wnlle. JlulSy nuS Deeu teIl-
ing US about your evcntful trip"
"Eventful tripT'
He echoed the words with Devil.
dered air.
Smith pushed his chair back SO that
Mrs. Brooks could not see him without
turning In his direction and. unob-
| served by her. motioned warning sig
nails TO his employer. who did not un.
dcrstand them.
spinning yarn about that little
revolution down at Guatemala" he
prompted.
"Eh? Guatemala yes-the rev.
olution-very bloody affalr-vcry Sc
rious." replied Williams. who had sud.
derry realized that he was expected to
coai.rm n story that Smith had found
Il rTpcdlent TO relate to Mrs. Brooks.
.limsy said there wasn't shot
cr d. she told him.
| smith. seeing that the captain under.
stood. drew his chair forward.
Emma. don't you let the captain all
you full Of yarns. He can lie faster
than I can" he laughed.
mo-" protested Williams: "there
amt nothing can beat you. Smith.
Well. Mrs. Brooks. how have you
becnf"
Splendid. When did you get in7"
"when did get in? Let me see.
Smith. when did I get in7''
"You look us II you had Just got"
suggested the superintendent.
"Today-yes. But what timer !
should say at 10. maybe II o'clock"
That's probably why Joe hasn't
seen you" observed Emma. Hes
Just taken mother and Beth rs far as
the theater. I don't know what keeps
him. He should he back before this"
II guess he amt run awny." opined
the captain. with u suspicion Of grim
ness. an wait"
You know. Emma. that's one Of the
best things the captain does" said
Smith.
"whnt:"
"waiting. When II comes to patience
and persistency he's got most Indians
beat dozen city blocks"
Don't you mind what Smith says.
Mrs. Brooks" grinncd the captain.
THE years he's been working for me
he never showed any special signs Of
hurry or nervousness. How's your
husbands?
"Fairly well. I think he seems lit.
tie worried over business"
"That so! What's the mattcrr
"You see. In his new position he feels
his responsibility"
Williams looked SURPRISED.
"Has he any special new responsible
ity?" he asked. his eyes wandering In
Iuiringly to Smith. who did some more
warning signaling unobscrved by their
hostess.
"Well. since you raised his salary.
captain. and gave him his extra wo.'x
naturally he's anxious to make good"
again prompted the superintendent.
Anxious to make good? Well. he'll
have chance. and soon nc that"
Mrs. Brooks rose. hand outstretched.
and went to him. with a happy, crate
full smile.
"Now that It's out I want to thank
you ever SO much" she said.
THANK meT'
"Yes. for Los's raise and that six
months back pay"
"He told you that"
"Sure he did" put In Smith.
"IIe has forbidden me to speak Of II
to either you or Jimsy." Emma told
him. but since you nave mentioned
II first I can thank you. can't p
lie did not return n direct answer,
but rubbed his chin obviously Us he
said:
so raised his pay. eh3 And dated
II back six monthsT
= "Of course you did," asseverated
Smith with emphasis. Don't let hin
fool you. Emma"
you don't know how happy IT.
made us all." went on Mrs. Brooks
gratefully. Il feel like new woman
4 nnd mother appreciates It."
well, seems that done all these
!. things
lie stopped abruptly us the doc
! opened and his eyes rested on Brooks.
The latter's underjaw dropped. IN.
he turned livid with fear mt the unex
pected presence OF the captain. II,
was, In fact. SO startled that he nearl!
collapsed.
"Ca-captain Williams"' he stammer
ed. advancing trembllngly toward him
= "W-will you shake hands, captain?"
"Sure!' replied Williams In flru
voice. How are you. Brooksf"
\ "I-Im all right. ] guess"
4 "You know. Joe. you told me not I
thank the captain. But he brought
up-the raise and the money" said hi
wife, stiil full Of the subject and he
NJ gratitude.
u "No. ! did. Joe" corrected Smith
"You see. the cuptaIn feels
Brooks turned upon them. snarlln
= like n wolf at buy.
y 'Whnt are you trying to do-mak
- fun Of me- Don't you think that's IT.,