Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-29

wooden legs Sir He is also nuscian-the tin WHISTLE
Sir. And here we are.
SAYING which, the Sergeant halted, wheeled, opened
- a very small gate, and ushered Bellew into very
small garden bright with flowers beyond which was
very small cottage indeed, through the open door OF
which there issued most appetzng odor, accompanied
by whistle wonderfully clear and sweet that rem
der1ng "Tom Bowling with many shakes, tr1llS, and
astonishing
Peterday was busted at the fire with long toasting
fork in his hand but their entrance breaking off his
whistlng in the very middle of he sprang nmbly
to his ee-or rather, his foot-and stood revealed as
short. yet strongly built with face that in one
way resembled island in that it completely sur
rounded by hair and whsker. But it in all respects
vastly pleasant island behold despite the somewhat
craggy promnences of chin, and nose, and brow. In
other words, it pleasing face notwithstanding the
fierce, thick eyebrows which more than offset by
the merry blue eyes, and the broad humorous mouth
below.
aPeterday," said the Sergeant, "Mr Belew.-
"Glad you Sir said the mariner, salutlng the
visitor with quick bob OF the head and backward
better time Sir. And because why? Because the ket
ties billing Sir the mullins is piping hot, and the
shrmps is laying hove to- waiting to be took aboard
Sir Saying which, Peterday bobbed his head again
shook his wooden leg again. and turned away to reach
another cup and
1t was large room for SO small cottage and COM
fOrtably furnished with floor of red tile and with
crate at end well raised up from the hearth pom
the hob kettle sang unanimously, and on trlvet
stood plate wherein rose tower OF toasted muffns
round table occupied the middle of the floor and was
spread with snowy cloth, whereon cups and saucers
arranged while in the midst stood great bowl of
shrimps
Now, above the mantelpiece is to say, to the
left of t-and fastened to the wall length OF rope
cunningy tied into what is called running bowline
above this shelf specially contrved to hold it. was
the model OF full rugged ship that all appear
making excellent way of it. with every stitch OF
set, and drawing allow and aloft; above this.
again, SeXtant and telescope. Opposite all
these the other side of the manel, pair OF
strrups, three pairs of spurs two cavalry saber and
carbne; while between these objects, in the very mid,
die tho OH f,pft1r N No
the navy, portrait OF Queen Victoria
Belew also noticed that each side of the room par
took of the characteristics, being devoted to
things nautical, the other to objects military. All this
Bellew noticed while the soldier brewing the tea
and the sailor bestowng the last finishing touches
to the mullins.
at aren't often as we're honored wi company. Sir,
said Peterday as they sat down, @s it, Dick?'
NO. answered the Sergeant, handing Belew the
1--WE amt had company tea, said Peterday pass
ing Bellew the mullins mo, ain had company to tea
since the last time Miss Anthea and Miss Priscilla hon
ored us, have we, Dick?'
'Honored u.s. said the Sergeant, noddng his head
approvingy us the one and only word for1 Peterday
aAnd the last time was this day twelve months, Sir
Because why? Because this day twelve months 'ap
pened to be Miss Prisclas birthday; consequently to-
day is her birthday; likewise, wherefore the mullins,
and wherefore the shrps I Tor 1hey R RaS TINS DAY TO
"Graced board" said the Sergeant, nodding his
head again "graced board is the only expression
for it. Peterday But they disappointed us, Mr. Belew,
Sir-on account of the sale
3Messmate,7 said Peterday, with note of concern
in his voice, shows the wind?'
"Tolerable, Comrade, tolerabe."
"Then why forget the teao"
"Tea" said the Sergeant with guilty start "Why-
so l am! Mr.. Belew, Sir your pardon' and forthwith
he began to pour out the tea very solemnly but with
less precision OF movement than usual, and with alb
stracted gaze.
@The Sergeant tells me you musician" said
Bellew as Peerday handed him another muffin.
"A musician. me? Think o that now! To be sure,
do toot on the tin whistle now and then, Sir such
things The British Grenadiers and the Girl Left
Behind me for Shipmate and The RaY O. RiscaY'