The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-09-13

down, hts feet not touching the dock
before the upper end OF the plank was
hoisted clear OF the ships side.
He sprang lightly aside to escape tbs
swaying edge of the chute and in do
ing so almost bumped into Aunt Mol
~, who was making q brave endeayor
not to look disappointed.
The black bulk moved slowly past
the open section of the shed, but Aunt
Molly did not see 1t now. she waS
busy watching Amy and Dick.
Nesbit, after a single glance at thu
frowning girl. devoted his CONVERSE
ton to Aunt Molly. with whom he was
q favorite.
did you get afraid of seasickness
at the last moment?" he demanded
gayly 81 didn't even know that you
were thinking of going abroad or l
should have sent some flowers"
Aunt Molly glanced triumphantly at
Amy, but that crimson checked young
woman gave no sign that she had
heard the disclaimer.
81 came precious close to taking the
trip myself" continued Dick. You
know what pest Fred Bentley aI-
ways is when there is wedding. He
always wants TO decorate the trunk
and do all those things that aggravate
the bridal pair.
"When 1t came to getting married
himself he was scared stiff. for he
knew of dozen chaps who had 1t in
for him. He married Belle very quiet
ly last night and came aboard this
morning before daylight. Some re-
| porter asked Ben Houghton about Ii,
| and we found that Fred was locked In
| his stateroon-
'Trimmins the purser on this ship.
| is a jolly sort of chap. I've crossed
| with him three times, and know him
very well. The boys got me to hustle
/ down here with a lot of junk in suit
| case / gave Trimmins some money to
| tip Fred's cabin and saloon stewards,
and Fred's going to get a daily hint
| from his victims. / was so busy ex-
| planning that Trimmins had fairly to
fire me down the gangplank."
"And you were not sailing yourself? 2"
asked Aunt Molly.
81 only wish that / could-to see the
fun" declared Dick. with twinkling
eyes, ''If 1t hadn't been that I caught
| big case last night I think should
have done so. bet Fred's sorry by
this time tomorrow that he ever heard
Of white ribbons and old shoes as deco
rations for trunks and hacks"
Amy was watching the steamer
swinging into midstream with the aid
OF two bustling little tugs, but from
the corner Of her eye Aunt Molly saw
that the girl heard.
And, speaking of hacks" ran on
Dick, shall l get you one"
without waiting for an answer be
tore off up the dock to retain one oi
the few waiting hacks, then hurricd
back to escort Aunt Molly and the
trunks.
1t was not until he had helped Aun,
Molly into the cab and had turned Il
show a similar courtesy to Amy thai
she spoke.
81 thought that Mrs Brooke told yor
we were leaving on this steamer ant
that you were following me-" she sail
hurriedly II am sorry that was 81
silly, and yet I am glad because
know now that it was just because
was tired and silly that broke the en-
gagement. VIII you come over tonight
Dick-and bring back the ringY"
'eWill I?' he echoed jubilantly. 9
{ should say that I would. And, do yol
r know, am almost sorry that put VI
! that job on Fred"
4 Don't be afraid" reassured Am.
smilingly "That case WIN be over an,
t we'll be on our own honeymoon befor
t he gets back to play tricks on us.
you had not played the trick / Shouts
e have sailed, and you
I Would not be the happfest man L
e town." completed Dick. II guess Ere
g was Of some use, after all"