The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-28
Adventure
A Romance of The South Seas
BY JACK LONDON
Copyrisit. 1910. by Street 6 Smith Copyright. I9II. by the Macmillaa Compan

liant on an instant's notice. And as he looked at her, it came to him that he had never half anticipated the glad ness her return would bring to him.
 .I was angry" he said deliberately. ''I am still angry. very angry"-he noted the glint of defiance in her eyes and thrilled-"but forgave, and l now forgive all over again. Though l still insist
 That l should have a guardian" she interrupted. But that day will never come. Thank goodness. I'm of legal age and able to transact busi- ness in my own right. And. speaking of business, how do you like my force ful American methodist
 ''Mr. Raff. from what hear. doesn't take kindly to them" he temporized. land you've certainly set the dry bones rattling for many day. But what l want to know is. if other American women are as successful in business ventures?"
 "Luck. most all luck" she disclaim- ed modestly, though her eyes lighted with sudden pleasure. and he knew her boys vanity had been touched by his tri1e of tempered praise.
 Luck be blowedr' broke out the long MGSs. spa-.og hawk. kIs face sstnfng with admiration. .It was hard work, that's what 1t was. We earned ous pay. She worked us till we drop ped. and we were down with fever half the time. So was she. for that matter. only she wouldn't stay down, and she wouldn't let us stay down. My word. she's slave driver. Am the Lord iumme. the way she made love to old Kina-Kinaw
 "He was older than. Telepasse and dirtter." she assured Sheldon, "and 1 am sure much wickeder. Now must run and wash up. Did the Sydney or ders arriver'
 'Yours are in your quarters" Shell don said. Hurry. for breakfast is waiting. Let me have your hat and belt. Do, please, allow me. There's only one hook for them, and know where it is.''
 She gave him quick scrutiny that was almost womanlike. then sighe& with relief as she unbuckled the heavy belt and passed it to him.
 II doubt if l ever want to see an- other revolver" she complained. ''That one has worn hole in me, Pm sure. I never dreamed I could get so weary of one"
 Sheldon watched her to the foot of the steps. where she turned and called back:
 My. I can't tell you how good it is to be home againv'
 "And Burnett said. Well. I'll be d-d! beg your pardon. Miss Lack land, but you have wantonly broken the recruiting laws and you know it. !" Captain Munster narrated as they sat over their whisky. waiting for Joan to come back. And says she to him, MT. Burnett. can you show me any law against taking the passengers of a vessel that's on reefy What could Burnett do? He passed the whole hundred and fifty, though the Emily was only licensed for forty and the Flibberty Gibbet for thirty
 "But I don't understand" Sheldon said.
 ''This is the way she worked it. When the Martha was fioated we had to beach her right away at the head of the bay. and, whilst repairs were going on. new rudder being made, sails bent, gear recovered from the niggers. and so forth. Miss Lackland bOrrows Sparrowhawk to run the Flib- berV along with Curtis. lends me Brahms to take Sparrowhawk's place and starts both craft off recruiting