Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-08-09

they all assemble there in that un-
mapped nook? And suppose they
should-had he the courage to con-
tinue his mad enterprise? 1t was all
SO unreal! He was torn between the
desire to have Mildred agree, and fear
of the influence Marsh might gain dur
ing such trip. But Miss Wayland
evidently had an eye to her own COM
fort, for she replied:
mo, indeed! The one thing abhor
above land travel Is sea voyage;
am wretched sailor"
But this trip would be worth
while" urged her father. why, 1t
will be regular voyage.of discovery;
am as excited over it as country
boy on circus day."
Marsh seconded him with all his
powers of persuasion, but the girl,
greatly to Emerson's surprise, merely
reaflrmed her determination.
"Oh, I dare say I should enjoy the
scenery" she observed, with q glance
at Boyd; but, on the other hand,
| don't care for rough things, and
prefer hearing about canneries to Wis
iting them. They must be very smelly.
Above all, simply refuse to be sea-
sick" In her eyes was half defiant
look which Emerson had never seen
there before.
Il am sorry" Marsh acknowledged,
frankly. "You see, there are no
women In our country; and six months
without a word or a smile from your
gentle sex makes man ready to hate
himself and his fellow creatures
Are there no women in Alaska"
questioned the girl
In the mining camps, yes; but we
fishermen live lonely lives.''
but the coy, shrinking Indian
t,aidens? l have read about them"
They are terrible affairs" Marsh
declared. They are fiat of nose, their
lips are pierced, and they are very
well, dirty"
mot always" Boyd gave voice to
his general annoyance and growing
dislike for Marsh in an abrupt denial
81 have seen some very attractive
squaws, particularly breeds"
"Where?" demanded the other,
specifically.
well, at Kalvik, for instance"
"Kalvik!' calculated Marsh.
yes; your home. You must know
Chakawana, the girl they call Snow
bird'?"
mo"
Come, come! She knows you very
we'll"
"Ah, a mystery! He is eoncealing
something cried Miss Wayland.
Marsh directed a sharp glance at
Boyd before answering. II presume
you refer to Constantine's sister;
was speaking generally-of course.
there are exceptions. AS matter OF
fact I wasn't exactly right when l
said we had no white women whatever
at Kalvik. Mr.. Emerson doubtless has
met Cherry Malotte?'
II have,' acknowledged Boyd. "She
was very kind to u.s.
More damning disclosures"
chuckled Mr.. Wayland. Pray, who
is she?'
Il should like very much to know"
Emerson answered.
ooh, delightful" exclaimed, Mil
dred. First, beautiful Indian girl;
now, mysterious white woman! Why
Kalvik is decidedly interesting
AGIS Is AyoICllOu6 dDOuI
the white woman" said Marsh. "She
is quite typical-just plain mining
camp hanger-on who drifted down our
way"
"Not at ALL" Boyd, disclaimed,
angrily, miss Malotte is fine
woman then, at Marsh's short laugh,
"and her conduct bears favorable COM
parison with that of the other white
people at Kalvik."
Marsh allowed his eyes to waver at
this but to Mildred he apologized.
"She is not the sort one cares to dis
cuss"
How do you know" demanded
Cherry's champion. do you know
anything against her character?'
"I know she Is disturbing element
at Kalvik and has caused us great
deal of trouble"
It was Boyd's turn to laugh. "But
surely that has nothing to do with her
character"
"My dear fellow''-Marsh shrugged
his shoulders apologetically- 'if
had dreamed she was friend of yours
I never would have spoken"
"She is friend Emerson per-
sisted doggedly, "and admire her be-
cause she is girl of spirit. If she
had not been possessed of enough
courage to disregard your instructions
| might have been forced to eject your
Waterman and take possession of one
Of your canneries."
1--WE can't entertain all corners. We
leave that to Miss Malotte.'
"And George Bait, eh?'
Dear! dear!" laughed Miss Way
land. II fell as If were at meet
ing Of the Woman's Guild"
"In our business we must adhere to
a definite policy Marsh explained to
the others. Sometimes we are mis-
Judged by travellers who consider us
ieartless, but we can't take care OF
every one"
"Not even your sick natives. Well,
but for Miss Malotte some of your
fishermen would have starved this
winter. and you might have been short
handed next year"
eve give them work. Why should
we support them?"
ssr don't know Of any legal reason