New-York tribune., 1909-03-14

She's lone wilder" continued Mr.. Benn, shak-
ing his head and the Beehive is in a lonely
place It's right through the village and the
nearest house is arr mile Off
silly place for pub commented. Mr. Travers
I've been telling her 'ow unsafe it is" said
the boatswain. I've been telling her that she
wants a man to protect here and she only laughs
at me She don't believe IT; dye see? Likewise
I'm a small man-sna. but stiff. She likes tall
men"
Most women do" said Mr.. Travers, sitting up
right and instinctively twisting his moustache.
When I IA the ranks
My idea IS" continued the boatswain, slightly
raising his voice, 'to kill two birds with one
stone-prove to her that she does want being pro-
tected and that I'm the man TO protect her Dye
take my meaning. mater"
The soldier reached out hand and felt the
others biceps Like a lump o wood" he said,
approvngly.
NY opinion is" said the boatswain. with faint
smirk that she loves me without knowing IT,"
They often do" said Mr.. Travers, with grave
shake Of his head
Consequently I don't want 'er to be disap-
pointed said the other.
1t does you credit remarked Mr.. Travers.
I've got a good head" said Mr.. Benn, else
shouldn't ave got my rating as boatswain as soon
as did; and I've been turning it over in my mind,
over and over agin t.lI- my brain-pan fair aches
with il Now if you do what want you 10 to-
night and # comes of all right. damme I'll make It
quid."
Go on. Vanderbilt" said Mr.. Trayers; I'm
listening"
The boatswain gazed at him hxedly. You meet
me ere in this spot at eleven o'clock tonight.
he said solemnIy; and I'll take you to her ouse
and put you through little winder l know or
You goes upstairs and alarms her. and she
screams for help. I'm watching the house. faith
fll-lIke, and hear 'er scream. dashes in at the
winder knocks you down, and rescues her Dye
see?'
i hear" corrected Mr.. Travers. coldly.
She clIngs to me-" continued the boatswain.
with rapt expression Of face in her gratitood,
and proud OF ny strength and pluck she marries
me"
An l get a five years honeymoon" said the
soldier
The boatsvain shook his head and patted the
others shoulder In the excitement OF the moment
You spring up and escape" he said. with a kindly
smile I've thought il all out You can run
much faster than l can; anyways, you Will Ihe
nearest 'ouse is arr a mile off, as 1 said, and her
is staying TIL Tomorrow al Il lloliIe .
ten miles away"
Mr.. Travers rose to his feet and stretched him
self Time I was toddling' he said. with a yawn-
Thanks for amusing me, mate
You won't do it, said the boats"aih e!el"s
him with much concern.
I'm hanged If do" said the soldier, emphatic
ally Accidents viii happen. and then where
should I be?"
If they did said the boatswain' / own up
and clear you
You might" said Mr. Travers, and then again
you rnightnt So long, mate"
I'm make it two quid." said the boatswain'
trembling with eagerness- I've took faIcy 10
you: you're just the man for the job"
The soldier adjusting lis bundle. glanced at nm
ever his shoulder .'Thankee" he said with mock
gratitude.
Look ore" said the boatswain sprnging up
ami CATCHING, him By he sleeve; IN give it TO you
in writing. Come you ain't faint-hearted? Why.
fl,,e5acIet 'ud do Il for the fun O the thing II
give Il TO you in writing, and there should be an
accident. its worse for me than It Is ior you'
amt h?"
AIr Trayers hesitated and, p'lshihs MS ''P o"NN'
scratched his head.
y gIyes Won the two quid afore you go into the
house continued the boatswain. hastily following
Up the impression he had made I give EN- 10
you now If I'd got 'em with me. IhaLS my
confidence in you. I likes the look Of you Soldier
or sailor when there Is q mans work TO be dohe'
give 'ern 10 me afore anybody"
The soldier seated himself again and let his
bundle fall 10 the ground Go on he SAID
slowly Write it out fair and square and sign 1t.
and I'm your man"
,rhe boatsyyain clapped him the shoulder and
produced q bundle Of papers from his pocket
There's letters there with my name ana ADDRESS
on en- he said. .1ts ali fair square and above
beard When you've cast your eyes over them
III give you the writing
Mr.. Travers took them and. re-lghtnB ais pipe.
smoked silence with various side Elances at
his companion as that enthusiast sucked his pencil
twisting in the agonies Of composition. The
document fnished-after several failures had been
retrieved and burnt by the careful Mr.. Trayers-
the boatswan heayed sigh OF relief. and handing
it to him. leaned back with complacent air
while he read il.
Seems all right" said the soldier. folding it up
and putting # in his waistcoat pocket tn be
here al eleven tonight
SEleven It is" said the boatswain. brslsly, and.
between pals-here's arf a dollar go on with
he patted him the shoulder again. and with