The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-01

uacted by t1e LOUD laughter OF
my chair outside the cage"
II was half an hour before we sailed.
A glance was enough to show that one
Of tho party, q hne, vigorous specimen
Of q giant young American, was leav.
Ing His smiles and mods were only
half.hearted. He seemed depressed
Evidently tho others were trying to
cheer him up. He seemed to cling to
the side Of tall queenly looking GIRL
whose face was hidden under one Of
those big Partisan hats. There were
eight in all,
Visitors Ordered Ashore.
One OF the chaps was telling a story;
the girls were swinging their silk para
soils and glanc!ng shyly at the athletic
fellow |, came time to get aboard and
they were out of sight FOR some min
u,es. Then came the bells and the
words All but passengers ashore
As sat the athletic youth brushed
BY me and stood on the upper railing.
He was grinding his teeth and bravely
lighting of an outbreak. Down on the
pier were his friends again, with the
beauty in the centre, They were shout
ing cheers His eyes We're fastened on
her. The lines were cast of and We
pulled into the stream. Far back on
the dock was the little group waving
handkerchieIs and parasOls. Finally We
were out OF sight. The next time saw
him he was handing the tug captain
letter.
Send It special, old man. as soon as
you land, will you?" he asked excltedly.
We were probably out through Am.
brose Channel when the door opened
and the object of my interest stood
abashed and half inside the cage"
Pardon me, do | intrude?,' he asked
MESSAGES from shore don't begin to
saw he was lonely and told him to make
himself at home, He asked lot OF
questions about wireless, how far 1t
carried. II II ever went out Of order,
how soon messages usually are sent
ashore and how long 1t takes to trans
init them.
Making Love by Wireless.
Great scheme" he exclaimed en-
Enthusiastically I'm have some for you.
Could you send one nOw?'
1t was addressed to young woman
whose first name was Aida and read;
ION Sea Gate. Every ripple OF
the sea and every wave OF the air
Is burdsned with my love for you.'
II was signed, but can only give you
the initial OF his first name, II" lie
watched the spark gap echo the keys
contact If his face and breath could
have emitted Hcltzian waves | guess
ihpN would hoNn carried around the
globe.
Il say, old fellow" he continued when
! told him the telegram was ashore and
on Its way, you must have great time
here"
nodded, His face was rugged and
built up from a massive and square chin
and pointed nose His eyes were blue
and frank. II was easy to see he was
making trip against his will and
would rather he ashore with her.
Regular repository OF the worlds
secrets, en-" he remarked slowly. Get
'em all. don't you? Well. you'll know
mine or know It already. Ever in love?
No? Well, it's hell, old man. Got to
settle some bushes for the governor in
London-pressing. urgent. private-you
know, and had to tear away from-er-
ahem--well, her, you see. It's broke me
up a bit, Met her at last big game.
Why banging out a three-bagger in the
game isn't In II with this thing. It's
got my goat"
impatient for ar Answer.
Well, you see didn't exactly grasp
what he was saving and for second
col eye fellow and on business abroad
for his father. lie interrupted my
thoughts with
ANY answer YETI
We were hardly Mt sea and only a
few hours out from shore. Ne went
messages from Sea Gate in the next
he burst in.
Any news No? That's strange"
He was greatly disturbed. Got up and
sat down. Gazed wistfully back toward
New York and then studied me Gu
Maybe the wires are broken-I mean
wrong with that"
As he pointed to the spark gap there
was a sputter and | picked up my pen.
He jumped from the chair and saw me
write his name and that of the ship.
He was dancing all over the cabin.
His eyes followed the words;
"Take care Of yourself, dear.
Wear your heavy coat on deck.
Don't 60 too near the railing.
Don't hirt or tight, will your I
miss you dreadfully. Been cry
ing all afternoon. AIDA"
He grabbed up the message read II
several times and sent her another:
"Don't cry, dearest. Wish
hadn't started. Whether me. My
overcoat's home. wireless waves
can't contain my love for you. Best
10 folks and your sister Aida"
Before we got to Siaconset he had
sent four more and received one. which
read:
won't leave house until you re-
turn. Your chum, HarkinS, here
from Mexico. Sends best. Cheer
up. Have you your deck slippers3
AIDA"
Next morning he was up bright and
carly, We were by siaconset and off
Sable Island.
After More Love Messages.
He tumbled into the cabin when l
was half dressed and asked nervously.
Anything for me- He went away.
but returned In an hour with the gloom
all over his face, For two hours he
made regular trips lie sent two to
New York, one asking.
Cant cat without wireless. Feed
tho starving. Hurry. Gee, love
About noon I got ons for him. There
was some delay on land, for II was