The Washington times., 1911-03-22

B<Captam Hendry drew long 1aT
and rubbed his nose thoughtfully.
son." he said. soberly: "sorter warnt
to keep a shut mouth, myself. Bd
you're the man / want and need. All'v
can tell you Is that It's all right1
Plenty of fun and money in sight ir we
wilma good lively scrap, anyway. with
the prospects good for pullin' out with
the loot. You better come along: I'll
let you in on it all as soon's we get out
OF sight OF land
II tell you frankly, cap'n, I don't
think much of buying a pig in poke.
/ have a pretty good Job here; my mind
is about made up to stick to IT, and he
a decent member of society. A fellow
can't go gallivanting around looking for
trouble all his life, you know. Besides,
the fever nearly did for me down in
Honduras, and | haven't any use for
another dose OF that"
We'll" drawled the captain, Sup
post II amt Honduras? Look here son,
I'll give you single word, just between
you and me-
nothing"
The Captain leaned over tie table and
brought his mouth near TO Jimmy's ear.
''Anahuac, eh?" Jimmy whistled
80 that's the proposition? I've been
wondering when something would drop
down there"
HOlh " uIOpY oil ilSHls ana OOll |
you calc'late on anything else. Coin to
drop good and hard, too. Malone's
stocks goin' down ten points at a Jump
It's a bear market, son, and you better
get aboard. That's all I'm goin' to tell
you
Jimmy sat silently contemplative for
several moments. The old fever of un-
rest stirred him. and his eyes began TO
glow with reminiscenCe. The reek Of
powder and the heave OF a horses fanks
nnn NhA
the words of command that would be
his-all these tempted him, but he mt
from him.
No" he said at last; "I guess not.
cap'n. Id like TO we'll enough, but |
have work to do here; I've wasted
not ''''-'N
But the captain was unconvinced. He
had seen that glow in the mans eyes
before, and he knew what it meant. He
was politely derisive.
Got an engagement now" he an
nounced. rising from the table. "Tn
just leave you to think II over. Give
you two days to come 'round-and that's
too long. You'll come. all right. You
you want; better take the pier number"
He gave It. and Jimmy noted it on the
back of an envelope. TN get along
now. See You in a day or so. SON
NO, think not" repeated Jimmy,
self"
But the captain merely laughed and
vent his way. Jimmy sighed, rose, and
paid his reckoning.
Hang the old scoundrel!'' he unused
aloud. Hes spoiled me for work this
lay. Anahuac, Ell? Well, | suppose it's
about time. Wish I could go!" He
wandered out into the sunshine, reso-
utely driving back the thoughts of the
Low rrhtpa fn
racting influence to change the train of
hought which the captains guileful |
words had started. Il know" he said. |
There's that fellow Haigh. |
lot far from here-Tll drop in and have |
talk with him.
He warmed to the thought of little |
human companionship with a man of |
lis own class, and quickened his pace |
title. or course Haigh might be out, |
s he had been before; but the chances |
e>was fairly regular in attendance at |
lis studio Curtice reached the Bar |
acks, entered, and felt his way along |
dark, crooked hall; then he ascended |
hree flights Of stairs and walked to the |
nd of the corridor. Somehow he felt |
cry sure of finding his acquaintance in, |
nd was not surprised to hear the sound
T voices before he knocked on the door.
But these ceased upon his summons.
Who's that"
till, 1t was about two months since h:
lad met Daniel Haigh. The question
eemed rather abrupt and discourteous |
nut he would pass that over; probably
1aigh was busy
IT Is I. CurtiGe. If you are engaged
lont let me intrdue, Mr.. Haigh."
oh, come i'm
The key was turned, and the door
'pened suddenly: but as soon as Curtice
lad stepped in it was slammed anG
ocked behind him. He turne In amaze.
nent at such peculiar treatment, tc
ontront a perfect stranger-a man OF |
Medium stature. remarkably handsome. |
calm, assured.
Hello" cried Jimmy. What did
'ou do that for, may 1 ask? Where's
The strangers cool blue eyes smile,
I him pleasantly, impersonally, as /:
lightly amused, indifterentIy Interested
hen they looked over his shoulder and
ddressed another occupant Of th,
oom.
He wants to see Mr.. Haigh. general
'unny, isn't it?'
Curtice turned sharply and faced the
ther man.
GOOD evening, senior. It is good Of
ou to CALL" said Gen. Jose Maria Laz-
rd ~,
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