The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-05-12
SUIT. Ye$. indeed. Much obliged
He smothered a groan and picked Up

circular and one letter. Hello. It isn't
possible that Well. wellr'
The letter was In a long envelope.
He hastily tore 1t open. AT the inclo-
sure he glanced In evident excitement
Then his smile returned.
"BOs'n." h. said after a moments
reflection, - guess you and me won't
have to 20 to Ostable after ALL No
ticing the child's look Of disappoint-
ment, be added: But you needn't 80 to
school Maybe you'd better not You
and neil take a tramp alongshore.
What do you sayF'
"Oh. yes. Uncle Cy! Let's-shall
weY"
why, don't see why not Well
cruise in company rs long as we can.
hey. little girl? The squalls likely to
strike afore night" be muttered, half
aloud. wen enjoy the fine weather
till its time to shorten sail"
They walked all that afternoon. Cap
tain Cy was even more kind and gentle
with his small companion than usual
He told her stories which made her
laugh. pointed out spots In the pines
where be had played Indian when a
boy. carried her ''pig back" when she
grew tired and kissed her tenderly
when. at the back door OF the Whit
taker place. he set her on her feet
again.
Shortly after their return Miss
Dawes came to inquire about Emily's
absence from school
Suddenly steps sounded on the walk,
there was a whispering outside, and
some one knocked On the dining room
door
The situation was similar to that of
the evening when the board Of strategy
called and John Smith" made his first
appearance. But now, oddly enough.
Captain Cy seemed much less troubled
He looked at Miss Dawes, and there
was dancing twinkle in his eye.
IL it''- began the lady I'm an agi-
tated whisper.
1.-THE boardin' party? presume
likely"
But what can you do|
the calm reply. 81 told you that they
had most OF the ammunition, but ours
amt all blank cartridges. You stay
below and listen to the broadsides."
They heard Georgianna cross the
dining room There was q murmur OF
voices at the door. The captain nod
ded
Its them" be said. well. here
goes Now. don't you show yourself"
DO you think am afraid? Indeed.
shant stay below. al you call it! IT
shall let them see
Captain Cy held up his hand.
I'm commodore of this fleet" he
said. and. that bein' the case. 1 expect
my crew to obey orders There's moth
in you can do. and Why, yes. there
Is TOO. Yoa can take care of Bos'n-
Georgianna." 20 the housekeeper.
send Bcs'D In here quick"
They're there" whispered Georgian
na-"Mr Atkins ana Tad and that
Thomas critter and lots more. And
they've come after her What shall
We do?"
Jump when | speak to you: that's
the first thing Send Bos'n in here"
Emily came running Miss Dawes
put I'D arm about her. Captain Cy
stepped forth
They were there. as GeorGianna had
said-Mr. Thomas On the top step. He
man and Simpson on the next lower.
and behind them Abel Leonard and q
group of interested volunteers.
''Evenin.. gentlemen" said the cap
tain. opening the door briskly-
"Evenin'." repeated Captain Cy.
quite d surprise party you're givin'
me. Come in"
Cyrus" began the Honorable At
kins. I'VE are here 10 claim
Give me my daughter. you robber"
demanded Thomas from bis new po-
sition in the rear Of the other two.
INF. Thomas" said Heman, 'please
remember that l am conducting this
affair. respect the natural 1ndigna-
ton of an outraged father. but-ahem!
Cyrus, we are here to claim
Then do your claimin' inside. It's
kind OF chilly tonight There's plenty
OF empty chairs. and we don't need to
hold an overflow meetin'. Come ahead
in."
The trio looked at each other 10
hesitation. Then Mr.. Atkins males
tically entered the dining room
Thomas and Simpson followed him
"Abe." observed Captain Cy to Leon
ard who was advancing toward the
stops. .T'm sorry nor TO be hospitnble.
but there's TOO many Of you 70 invite
at once. and 'tain't polite to show par
TALLY. You and the rest are welcome
to sit on the terrace or stroll round
the deer park. Good night"
He closed the door in the face Of the
disappointed Abel and turned to the
three i'm the room
We'll" he said. "out with 1t. You've
come 70 claim somethin'. under
stand"
~ come for my rights" shouted Mr.
Thomas.
Yes? Well. this amt state prison
or I'D give EN- u you with pleasure.
Heman. you'd better do the talkin'.
Wen probably ret ahead faster"
The honorable cleared his throat and
waved his hand.
Cyrus" I've began. you are my boy
hood friend and my fellow townsman