New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19

Martha was cast ashore a desert island be-
gan Crippen huently. There remained for nearly
three years when rescued by a bark bound
for New South Wales. There I met a from
Poole who told me you were dead Having fur
Their interest in the land Of my birth. sailed IN
Australian waters for many years and 1t was only
lately that heard how cruelty had been deceived
and that my little flower still blooming"
The little flowers head being we'll down on his
shoulder again. the celebrated actor exchanged
giances with the worshpping Pepper.
IF you'd only come before. Jem" said Mrs Pep
per. Who was he? What his name?"
Smith," said the cautious captain
'If you'd only come before. Jem" said Mrs Pep
ter Only three months ago married that object
over there"
The captain attempted a Dlelcdramatic start with
such success that having somewhat underestimate
ed the weight of his fair bride he nearly lost his
balance.
1T can't be helped suppose" he said. reproach-
Martha"
We'll. I'm your wife, anyhow said Martha
"and I'll take care never lose you again You
shall never go out Of my sight again tin you die
Never
Nonsense. my pet" said the captain exchanging
uneasy glanees with tho exploit. Nonsense"
1T isn't nonsense. Jem." said the lady. as she
drew him on 20 the sofa and sat with her arms
round his neck 1T may be true. all you've told
me. and It may not. For all I know you may have
been married 10 some other woman but I've got
you now. and intend to keep you"
There. there said the captain. soothinsIy as
a strange sinking AZ the heart would allow him.
AS for that other little man. I only married him
because he worried me So" said Mrs Pepper tear
fully Il never loved him. but he used 70 follow
me about and propose. Was II twelve or thirteen
times you proposed me. Pepper
Il forget" said the exploit shortly
But never loved him." she continued IT never
loved you a bit, did l. Pepper?a
Not Bit said Pepper warmly. "No man
could ever have harder or more unfeeIing wife
than you was. I'll saw that for you. willing"
AS he bore this testimony to his vifes NdaI9tv
there was knock ut the door and upon his opening
IL the rector's daughter. a lady of uncertain age
entered and stood regarding with amazement the
frantic but Intellectual struggles OF Captain Crippen
TO release himself from position uncomfortable
II ridiculous.
Mrs. Pepper said the lady aEhast "Oh Mrs
Pepper"
IT'S all right. Miss Winthrop" said the lady ad
dressed. calmly as she forced the captains flushed
face on TO her ample shoulder again; ITS my first
husband Jem Budd.'
Good gracious" said Miss Winthrop starting
"Eroch Arden In the flesh
"Who?" inquired Pepper. with show OF polite
interest
''I2noch Arden" said Miss Winthrop "Ons Of
our great poets wrote a noble poem about a sailor
who came home and found that hts wife had mar
ried again but. I'm the poem the first husband went
away without making himself known and died Of
a broken heart
She looked AZ Captain Crtppen as though he
hadn't quite come up to her expectations
And now" said Pepper. speaking with great
cheerfulness. its me that's got to have the broken
heart. Well Well"
ITS most interesting case" cried Miss Win
throp; "and II you wait Till fetch my camera I'll
take your portrait together Just as you are"
Do said Mrs. Pepper cordially
i won't have my portrait took. said the captain
with much acerbity.
Not II wish it. dear?" inquired Mrs. Pepper
Not If you keep a-wishing It all your life" re-
piled the captain sourly making another attempt 90
get his head from her shoulder.
Don't you think they ought 10 have their portrait
taken now?' asked Miss Winthrop. turning 10 the
ex- pilot
Il don't see no arm in it," said Pepper thought
lessIy.
you hear what Mr.. Pepper says" said the lady
turning to the captain again. Surely II he doesn't
mind. you ought not to-
I'm talk to him by and by" said the captain
very grimly.
"P'raps it would be better If we kept this affair
10 ourselves for the present said the exploit talk
ing alarm at his friends manner
Well won't in,rude on you any longer" s,,d
Miss Winthrop. "Oh! Look there! How rude OF |
them"
The others turned hastily in time 10 see several
heads vanish from the window. Captain Crippen |
"Jem," said Mrs Pepper severely befora bo hea |
finished
Captain Budd :" said Miss Winthrop flushing
The incensed captain rose to his feet and paced /
up and down the room. He looked at the ex-pilot |
End that small schemer shivered.
Easy does II. cap'n." he murmured with a wini,
which lac meant to be comforting
I'm going out little way" said the captai,
after the rectors daughter had gone Just 10 cool
my head" e''
Mrs. Pepper took her bonnet from its neg bebipd Il
The door, and surveying himself in the glass lied il
beneath her chin.
'Alone.' said Crippen nervOusly 81 want N ,,o
I little thinking"
Never again. Jem" said Mrs Pepper FIRMLY.
MY place Is by your side. II you're ashamed of Il
people looking at you. I'm not Tn proud of von
come along Come and show yourself and tau
mem VINO you are You shall never 20 out Of INV
'snt again as long as live. Neverr'
She began To whimper.
what's to be done?' inquired Crippen. turning
desperately on the bewildered pilot.
what's It got to do with him?' demanded Mrs
Pepper sharply "''s
res got to be considered little I sDos, d. said |
ne captain descending. Besides I think Ia net !
er do like the man in the poetry did Let me -,
way and die of broken heart Perhaps lis hest f"
Mrs Pepper looked at him with kindlnc cve-
Let me so away aud die OF a broken beart "a |
leated the captain. with real feeling .Id r,tber
10 IL. i WOULD indeed"
Mrs Pepper, bursting into angry tears flung her
rms round his neck again. and sobbed on his shout