The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-03-23

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"Bos'n." be said after moments
reflection. II guess you and me won't
have to OTTO OstahIe after all" No
ticing the child'S look of disappoint-
ment. be added: ''I;nt you needn't go to
school Maybe you'd better not. You
and nell take tramp alongshore
What do yon say Z"
''Oh. yes Uncle Cy! Let's-shall
weY
why. don't see why not. Wen
cruise in company AZ long as we can.
hey. little girl: The squalls likely to
strike afore night" he murtered. half
aloud We'll enjoy the fine weather
till it's 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 he 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
Nhn oft fi1y, ,iv ilnr 70 hot ,f
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 IA dancing twinkle in his eye.
us it began the lady in an agi
tated whisper
THE boardin' party? | presume
likely"
But what can you do?"
Stand by the repel. | guess" was
the calm reply. Il 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 murmur of
voices at the door. The captain nod
ded
Its Them" he said. "Wen. here
goes. Now, don't you show yourself"
do you think I am afraid? Indeed.
shan't stay below as you can It'll ]
shall let them see"-
Captain Cy held up bis hand.
I'm commodore Of this feet" he
said. "and, that bein' the case. expect
my crew to obey orders. There's moth
in you can do. and Why, yes, there
is too. You can take care Of Bos'n.
Georgianna.' to the housekeeper.
''send Bos'n in here quick"
They're there" whispered Georgian
na-"Mr. Atkins and 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 an 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 a
group of interested volunteers.
"Evenin'. gentlemen" said the cap
tain. opening the door briskly.
"Evenin'.' repeated Captain Cy.
Quite surprise party you're givin'
me. Come in"
Cyrus" began the Honorable At
kins, I'VE are here to claim
Give me my daughter. you robber!"
demanded Thomas from his new po-
sitioD in the rear Of the other two.
"Mr. Thomas" said Heman. '"please
remember that | am conducting this
affair. l respect the natural indigna-
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 in
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
steps. I'm sorry not to be hospitable,
but there's too many of you TO invite
at once. and faint 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 in the room.
well" he said. "out with it You've
come to claim somethin'. under
stand"
Il come for my rights shouted Mr.
Thomas
Yes? Well. this amt state prison
or I'd give 'em to you with pleasure.
Heman. you'd better do the talkin'
Wen probably get ahead faster"
The honorable cleared his throat and
waved his hand.
Cyrus" he began. ''you are my boy
hood friend and my fellow townsman
and neighbor. Under such circum