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

ing him of the fact and INDUCED instead in bitter
conversation with her daughter of which the errng
Pepper was the unconscious object.
IN me same preoccupied fashion he got on
nayswater omnibus. and waited patiently for il 10
reach Poplar. Strange changes I'm the landscape
not TO be accounted for by the mere lapse Of time
led to explanations. and the CONDUCTOR humane
man. who said he had got an idiot boy az home
personally laid down the lines Of his tour Two
hours later he stood in front Of a small house
painted in many colors and ringing the hell IN
CURED for Cap'n Crippen
In response TO his inquiry. big man. with light
oiue eyes and long gray beard. appeared. and
recognizing his visitor with a grunt of surprise
drew him heartily into tho passage and thrust hin,
INTO the parlor. He then shook hands with him
ana clapping him on the back bawed Justify for the
small boy who had opened the door
Pot o stout bottle o gin and two long Mines
said he. as the boy came 10 the door and eyed the
exploit curiousIy
Al all these honest preparations for his welcome
the heart of Jackson grew faint within him
We'll call IL good of you to come all this vav
TO see me-, said the captain after the boy had dis
appeared; but you always was warm hearted Pen
per And how's The mIssis?"
Shocking said Pepper. with a groan
hip inquired the captain.
III Tempered said Pepper TN fact cap-r
don't mind telling you, she's killing me-slowIy
killing me :"
POOH" said crippen Nonsense. You don't
know how 20 manage her"
hlouSHt peIidpS you could advise me-" said
the artful Pepper II said 10 myself Yesterday.
Pepper. go and see Cap'n Crippen What he dont
know about wimmen and their management amt
worth knowing: If there's anybody can get you
out OF hole it's him. He's got the power and
what's more, he's got the will -"
What causes the temper?" inquired the captain
with his most judicial air. he took the li1uor
from his messenger and carefully filled couple Of
glasses.
IT'S natural" said his friend ruefully. she
calls it having high spirit herself And she's so
generousi She's got A married niece living in the
place. and when that gal comes round and adrnires
the things-my things-she gives EN- to her! She
gave her sofa the other day. and what's more
she made me help the gal TO carry it homer"
Have you tried being sarcastic?" inquired tho
captain thoughtfuliy
Il have" said Pepper, with shiver "The other
day said very nasty, rs there anything else you'd
like. my desrY but she didn't understand it,"
mop" said the captain.
NO" said Pepper "She said was very kind
and she'd like the clock; and what's more she had
II too! Red-'aired hussy"
Tho captain poured out some gin and drank ~
slowly. IT evident he was thinking deeply and
that he was much affected by his friends troubles
There is only way for To get clear"
said Pepper as he finished a thrilling recital Of
first"
why. he's deadr' said Crippen. staring hard.
Don't you waste your time looking for him
I'm not going to-" said Pepper: but here's his
po'udil lie was a big man like you; he had blue
eyes and straight, handsome nose. like you. II
he'd lived to now he'd be almost your age and very
likely more like you than He was sailor;
you've been sailor"
The captain stared at him in bewlldernent
He had a wonderful way with wInmen" pur-
sued Jackson hastily; you've got a wonderful way
with wimmen. More than that, you've got the
most wonderful gift for acting I've ever seen Ever
since the time when you acted in that barn at Bris
iol I've never seen any actor honestly say I've
hked-never! Look how you initiate cate
better than Henry Irving himself" II
Il never had much chance being at sea all nv
life" said Crippen modestly.
You've got the gift" said Pepper impressivoly
1T was born in you, and you'll never leave off act
ing I'LL the day OF your death You couldn't IL Won
tried-you know you couldn't"
The captain smiled deprecatingly
Now. l want you to do a performance for my
benefit" continued Pepper. II want YOU to act
Capn Budd what was lost in the Dolphin thirty
years ago There's only in England I'd
trust with the part, and that's you"
Act cSpn Budd," gasped the astonished Grim
pen, putting down his glass and staring at his
friend.
The part is written here" sail the ex-pilot pro
ducing notebook from his breast pocket and hold
Ing il out to his friend 1--WE been keeDing a los,
day by day Of all the things she said about him in
the hopes OF catching her tripping but never did
There's notes OF hts family. his ships and lot Of
silly things he used TO say. which she thinks funny"
Il couldn't do it! :" said the captain seriously as
he took Tie book.
You could do II IL you liked" said Pepper. "Be-
siaes. think what spree it'll be for you Learn Il
by heart then come down and claim her. Her
names Martha
What good nd n co sou II / dldY' inquired ,ts
captain. "She q soon tud out.'