The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-03-31
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been up all night" Then she added
an anxious query, "'Tain't Bos'n-she
amt sick, I hopper"
mo. She's all right say, Geor-
gianna, you put on an extry plate this
mornin'. Got company for breakfast"
The housekeeper was surprised
For breakfast2" she repeated.
Land Of goodness, who's comm for
breakfast? never heard or company
droppin' in for breakfast"
IT'S IA friend Of mine. Well, not
exactly q friend, maybe. He's up 1n
the spare bedroom"
whats his manner"
what difference does that make? i
don't knows his name makes any odds
about gettin' his breakfast for him."
"OhP' she shifted. els that the way
you feel? All right can mind my
own business, thank you" She
hounced over to the range.
I'm kind or our or sorts today" he
said SCOT some headache. Why, his
name is-is-yes, It's Smith, come to
think OF it-John Smith. Funny you
should guess right, want itT'
The captain was in the dining room
when Bos'n appeared.
"Good morning. Uncle Cyrus" she
said. you've been waiting. haven't
you? Am ! late? didn't mean to
be-"
mo, no! You amt late-early, IT,
anything. Breakfast amt quite ready
yet Come here and net in my lap. i
want to talk to you"
He took her on his knee. She looked
up into his face.
Whats the matter, Uncle CyT she
asked What makes you SO sober7
Sober? II you amt the oldest young
one for eight years i ever sawl Why,
/ amt sober. No, mol Say. Bos'n. do
you like your school as well as everT
Eyes. sir. I like 1t better all the
time"
do, hey? And that teacher woman
go on Hkin' herr"
The child nodded emPhatically. "Yes.
BIG Sh1u- anu hopCh OSSn
kept after since that once"
"Sho, shol Course you amt! 80
you think Bayport's as nice as Con-
cord. do your"
"Oh, lots nicerl If mamma was only
here I'd never want to be anywhere
else And not then. maybe. unless you
was there too"
.Humi Want to knowI Say, Bos'n.
how would you feel II you had to 60
somewhere else7"
ITO live? Have we got to- Ia
feel dreadful. Of course. But II you've
got to 90, Uncle Cyrus, Why
"Me7 No; ] amt got to 90 any
where's But twas you was thinkin'
OF wouldn't want to leave the old
man. heyl"
ITO leave you-oh, Uncle Cyrus!'
She was staring at him now. and
her chin was trembling.
Uncle" she demanded. you amt
going 10 send me away? Haven't ]
been q good girl?''
The captains lips shut right
"HelloT' said voice The pair
looked up. The man who had arrived
on the previous night stot@ in the sit
ting room doorway.
Emily saw the stranger and Slid
from Captain Cy's knees. The captain
rose.
asBos'n," he said. ''this is Mr.-er-
Smith, who's goin' to make US lit
tie visit want you to shake hands
with him."
The girl dutifully approached Mr.
Smith and extended her hand He
took IL and held It I'm his own.
rs this the he began.
Captain Cy bowed assent.
YES" he said. his eyes fixed on the
visitors face. Yes. Don't forget what
you said last night"
Smith shook his head.
NO." he replied. II amt tho kind
that forgets unless Ii pays pretty well
There's some things I've remembered
FOR quite a Few years"
He looked the child over from head
TO foot, and his brows drew together I'm
an ugly frown.
so this IL her, heyT" he muttered
musingly. "HumphI Well, ! don't
know az I'd have guessed Il Favors
the other side or the house more-thU
respectable side, should SAY. still,
there's little brand Of the lost sheep,
hey-enough to prove property, huhi
Mark Of the beast, s'pose the psalm
singin' relations would call t. D-n
'em. 70
"Steady!' broke fin the captain. MIR.
Smith started. seemed to remember
where be was, and bis manner
changed
Come and see me. honey" he
coaxed, drawing the girl toward him
by the hand he was holding. "Ain't
| you got a nice kiss for me this fine
mornin'? Don't be scared. won't
bite"
Bos'n looked shrinkingly at Mr..
Smiths unshaven cheeks and then III
Captain Cy The latter's face waa
absolutely devoid Of expression Ito
merely nodded
50 Emily kissed one or the bristlins
cheeks The kiss was returned full
upon the mouth. She wiped her lips
and darted away to Der chair by the
table
Whats Jour hurry inquired the
visitor Dent do II right? Been
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