The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-01-20
John W. Harding
Copyright. 1908. BY G, " DiIlins-
ham Co.

the captain. with suspicion Of GRIM
ness I'm wait"
You know. Emma. that's one OF the
best things the captain does" said
Smith
.What?"
waiting. When II comes TO patience
and persistency he's got most Indians
beat dozen city blocks"
Don't you mind what Smith SAYS
Mrs Brooks" grinned the captain
1.-THE years he's been working for me
he never showed any special signs OF
hurry or nervousness How's your
husbandy'
Fairly well | think be seems 1T.
tie worried over business
THAT so! What's the mattery
"You see. In his new position he feels
his responsibility"
Williams looked surprised
'TIas he any special new responsible.
ityf" be asked. bis eyes wandering In
quiringly to Smith. who did some moe
warning signaling unobserved by their
hostess
"well. since you raised his salary,
captain. and gave him his extra work
naturally he's anxious 10 make gooA.'
again prompted the superintendent.
Anxious 10 make good? Well. he'll.
have chance. and soon nj that"
Mrs. Brooks rose. hand outstretched.
and went to him. with happy. CRATE
full smile.
Now that it's out want to thank
you ever so much she said.
THANK me-?
Yes. for Joe's raise and that six
mouths back pay"
-He told you thaty
"Sure he did, put In Smith.
'.He has forbidden me TO speak OF II
to either you or Jimsy.- Emma told
him. but since you nave mentioned
II first can thank you. can't 1"
! He did not return a direct answer.
but rubbed his chin obviously as be
said:
so raised his pay. eh? And dated
II back six months"
.-of course you did, asseverated
Smith with emphasis. ''Dou't let him
fool you, Emma"
you don't know how happy its
made us ALL" went on Mrs. Brooks
gratefully. Il feel like new woman,
and mother appreciates H."
well. seems that ! done all these
things
lie stopped abruptly as the door
opened and his eyes rested on Brooks.
The latter's underjaw dropped. and
he turned livid with fear at the unex.
pected presence OF the captain. lie
was. in fact. so startled that be nearly
collapsed.
''ca-capfaIn Williams be stammer
ed. advancing trembIIngly toward him
-w-will you shake hands. capfain!"
Sure replied Williams In a hru
voice. "How are you. Brooksy
..1-I'm all right. guess"
-You know. Joe. you told me not q
thank the captain. But he brought II
up-the raise and the money" said BIZ
wife. still full Of the subject and her
gratitude.
NO. did. joe corrected Smith
"You see. the captain feels"-
Brooks turned upon them. snarIIns
like wo.f at bay.
What are you trying 10 do-maks
fun OF mel Don't you think that's IT.
4 wow. Brooks" interrupted the cap
tain authorifatiyely. you s1re are nery
Gus. Your wife has just been tellins
mellow she enjoys your new IN
come"
! Mrs. Brooks. startled and alarmed
gazed,at her husband
why. Joe, are you sickY she de
handed.
NO. no. Maybe It's the heat b,
replied weakly, passing bis tongu,
over bis dried lips.
/ There was a moment Of general en-
barrassmenf. during which Captain
Williams took stock Of the room.
you are fixed up mighty snug here
Mrs. Brooks" be commented. breakin.
the awkward silence.
Yes. II Il pleasant" she answered
now seriously worried.
Williams rose. swell. / must CO.
be remarked.
"Do you want me TO go with your
asked Joe.
NO: tomorrow morning will do Il
see you You know my lonely liigil
quarters aIn't moron half bltrk fFOn
here. and Ike 10 hang oul there"
The captain" added smith. live
IN little south sea island nook moved
into bis fat lie keeps Il 10 dirty tina
some say It's attractive"
That's what you yet for being /
bachelor" laughed Williams.
lie moved toward the door. aud III.
others rO.e.
I'm glad TO see you 10 happy. Mrs
Brooks" be observed. pausing and
looking about him again
Thank you" said she.
Il never did know before what Z
little money meant TO woman"
Perhaps that's because yon don'l
sku0w women"
'Oh. ] know women one kind. any.
WAY. fIuf Brooks IL lucky IN having
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