The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-09

mad 10 meet him, and the sooner the
better.
She rose. therefore. in answer TO his
knock, and babe him wait a moment,
saying that she would be out presently
She did not take the trouble TO change
her attire. Why should she? What diff
ference did it make what she wore or
how she looked now? She did freshen
her face and hands with water, however,
and then entered the cabin.
Good morning. mistress began Mr..
Conant
Good morning"
You wasn't feelin' right we'll, guess.
last night"
NO, ." answered Susan, quietly, Il was
not And perhaps I owe you an apology
for my wild words. but 1 was over
Don't apologize, Miss Susan" inter
rupted the mate, who was not without
finer feelings. "Jes' say that you didn'
mean that you hated me and III forget
Certainly" said Susan, YEARLY, Il
don't hate YOU Why should II I'm
grateful TO you" she faltered, for re-
storing me my ship 20
'Well.' said the mate. you done the
most OF IL. the most important part Of
1t. yourself, in takin' care Of the lieu
tenant II he'd been on deck, or got on
deck soon enough, 'twould have been
another matter"
He spoke loudly. as he always did.
without the slightest intention Of being
Overheard-without the slightest thought
Of it, IN fact. But Mornington, listen
ing keenly, heard every word, and ragged
the more at this plain confirmation OF
his suspicious.
Don't say any more about it," said
Susan, swiftly. I'm mortified. ashamed.
'What-tO get back your ship2'
mo, no; you don't understand. What
shall we do nOW?"
I've laid our course as near west rs
the windU let us. and soon as l can get
hold Of the log and get sight OF the
sun I'll fetch away for Boston mat, 1
take 4, win be your wish
1t will be the only thing TO do. L
suppose" said Susan, evasively-
And I thought pr APPS you'd come up
on deck with me after breakfast ana
we'd work out our sights together II II
clears. which il don't look like II, and
mebbe you could arrange 70 rellve me
for a watch, SOS I could set little
SIeep There's no one TO take charge Of
the deck, 'cept the Greek, that is, and 7
don't dare trust him out of my sight
half hour I'd like 10 bang Francois,
too. and I'd do it before another bell II
Il wa mt for the crew
The mates face glOOmed as he spoke.
His enforced sOjOurn in the tOrecaStle
in close association with the cut-tnrOat
crew had enlightened him more with re-
gard 20 the character Of the men be-
fore the most OF the Hiram and Susan
than all the rest Of his experience. He
felt absolutely alone amid a crowd of
blackguarGS, with a woman TO protect
COuant must keep the crew down with
a heavy hand, and ne was handicapped
dreadfully IN his endeavOr by the pres
ence Of Susan HubbelL Alone. he could
have faced anything undaunted. She
complicated the situation terribly. He
did not mention this 10 her, however,
and his next remark referred to the
prisoner.
WHAT'S to be doue"-he pointed to
the door Of the staterOOm in which
Morning IN was condned-''with him %
why. I should say the first thing is
10 let him dress himself and give him
some breakfast and then
"One thing at a time, miss"
Mr.. COnaut stepped over TO the door.
key out Of his pocket. It flashed into
the mind Of the girl that he had evil
IDENTIFY a lack Of faith or trust in her.
but she said nothing as he turned the
lock and opened the door.
You can come out now. Mr.. English
man"
so long as you are out. I think I pre-
fer 70 remain in returned MOrnington,
with his usual aggTavating nOnchalance.
prisoners are allowed no preferences
on this ship returned the mate, grim
ly. You'll obey orders or take the con-
.'And what are the consequences If I
do not?"
Me" answered the big American,
tersely.
I've felt your prowess before, Mr.
COnant." remarked the lieutenant. light
". and I believe this is a case where
discretion is the better part Of valor.
Since l needs must, let me at leaf do IL
gracefully
He rose from the bunk and stepped
toward the door Of the cabin. His good
looks were independent Of his clothes,
and although he wore neither coat nor
waistcOat and his shirt was torn 10 rags
as the result OF his struggle with the
mate last night, he looked as distiE-
guished and bore himself as gallently as
when he had first set foot on the deck
Of the Hiram and Susan
A greater contrast to Mr.. Conant
could scarcely be imagined, and yet
they were both men Of whom one could
well be proud. The American was tall.
strong, deep-chested, massive, rugged.
stern; the Englishman graceful, agile,
alert, distinguished, courageous, and
possessing a certain bearing which made
the sturdy New Englander seem plain
even humble. before him
Although Susan stood just back of the
mate and MOrlUEtOn'S eyes cOmDre-
hended her equally with Mr. COnanI,
there was not the slightest recognition
Of her in them Yet his heart had leap
ed in his bosom at the sight Of her, as
hers had risen at the sight of him She
had half started toward him, the color
rushing into her face, when she met
his steely, Indifferent, nknOwine glance
and shrank back, turning pale and Bit
Ing her lips.
Nov that you o.. have me here. what
Clothes" SAID the mate, briefly.
Into your cabin yOnder. You're in no
state to stand before a LADY"
"a lady?' queried Mornington,
sweetly.
The mate growled like an angry bear
and stepped toward him.
"A lady, I said Yonderi" He swung
his hand back toward Susan.
Mr.. MOrningtOn raised his eyes from
the deck below to the deck above in the
blandest indifference, taking in Susan
from head to foot with one contemptu-
Gus stare. Seeing, he would not see.
And the woman wriJhed inwardly under
his frank contempt Of her
Il see no dress. no ribbon, no furbe-
low" he remarked, blandly.
"DSthn your rOared COnant, raising
his fist do furbeIOws and dresses
make ladies with you? Well, I'll learn
you that
stop cried Susan. interfering, "un-
less you wish my everlasting enmity,
don't lay the weight Of your hand on
that man."
The mate drew back; Mornington, as
before, took absolutely nc notice of the
girl. Indeed, it seemed as II the whole
affair were a matter of extreme indif-
ference TO him.
Clothes is what you need, and then
breakfast. Yonder's your cabin. Dress
yourself, and be quick about IT." Mr..
COnant choked out, his hands clinching
and unclinching in nervous menace "a
he stood near the lieutenant.
To get to the door Of his cabin Morn
ington had 10 pass very close to Susan
Hubben. She was Inundated beyond