New-York tribune., 1909-08-22

I've closed the companion" said tho girl. re-
assuringIy.
CLOSED the companion repeated Hezekiah as
he drew his knife. He can smash it like card
board if the fit takes him. Go In here
He opened the door OF his staterooIn
"Sha'n't"' said Miss Rumbot politely.
Go In at once!" cried the skipper. Quick with
you
caught his eye. and went in like lamb You
come, too'' she said, prettily.
I've got to look after my ship and my man
said the skipper. II suppose you thought the ship
would steer itself. didn't you?''
'Mutneers deserve to be eaten.r whimpered Miss
Rumbolt. piously. somewhat taken aback by the
shippers demeanor.
HeZekiah looked at her.
They're not mutineers. Kate he said quietly
1T was just piece of mad folly OF mine They're
rs honest of old dogs breathed.
and only hope they all safe up aloft. I'm
going to lock you in but don't get frightened. 1t
sha'n't hurt you
He slammed the door on her protests. and locked
It, slipping the key of the cage in his pocket
took firm grip of his knife. and, running u9 the
steps. gained the deck. Then MS breath
freely for the mate who standing a little way
up the fore rigging after tempting the bear with
his foot. had succeeded in dropping over
Its head. The brute made furious attempt to
tricate itself but the hurried down with ether
lines. and In a short space OF time the bear pre-
scented much the appearance the lion in
".I1sOp's Fables" and dragged and pushed,
heated and Indignant OF fur. back to ITS case.
Having locked up prisoner. the skipper went
below and released the other. who passed quickly
from a somewhat hysterical coEdition Of
such naughty disdain that the cap1a'n thor
oughIy cowed. and stood hum5ly aside to let her
pass.
The fat seaman standing in front Of th.
reached il. and regarding the bear with much
satisfaction until Kate sdied up TO him. and begged
him. personal favor. to go in the cage and
undo it,
Undo II. Why. he'd kill me >" gasped the ia,
seaman. aghast such simplicity.
Il don't think he would" said his tornentor with
bewitching smile; "and III wear a lock OF your
hair all my life If you do But you'd better give 4.
TO me before you go In"
81 ain, going in," said the fat sailor shortly.
mot for me?'' queried Kate archly.
Not for fifty like YOU" replied the old
firmly. He nearly had when he loose. (
can't think how he got out"
why. l let him out said Miss Rumbolt airily.
Just for little run. How would You Like to hc
shut up all day"
hlency than poteness. when he was interrupted.
"ThatH do" said the skipper. who had corne
behind them "Go for'ard you. There's been
enough OF this foolins; the lady thought you had
taken the snip Thompson. I'll take the helm
there's a little wind coming. Stand by there"
lie walked aft and relieved the ,teersman awk-
wardly conscious that the men were becoming more
and interested in the situation. and also that
hate cntild H. ar Some OF remarks As he
dered the subject and tried think OF a way
out of H. the cause OF all the trouble came and
stood by him.
'Did NY father know Of this?' she inquired
II don't know that he dI exactly" said the skip
Per unoasiy. Il Just told him not to expect you
back that night
''Nnd what did he say said she
said he wouldn't sit up" said the skipper xrtn-
ming. despite himself.
Kate dr'w breath the length OF which boded
good 10 her parent. looked over rba
Il Was afraid of that travelle- chm from, ms
Nich sud Hez6kiah, after pause Your father
told mo he hanging round YOU again 40 Il
usuSat 4-wsAA l Wa . blamed fool anyvay.-