The Huttig news. (Huttig, Ark.) 1907-1955, 1912-07-06

By HILLIP KEA N
toopyright, 1910, by Associated Literary Pres

BY II L L K E A
Copyright, 1910, by Associated Literary Press)
There was no sign of a storm when,
on that July morning. the two young
people asked Captain Green to take
them over to the island
I've got to tow some barges up the
river tomorrow" the captain said, but
| amt got nothin on today"
The little tug boat plowed through
| water that was as smooth as a mirror.
Captain Green, at the wheel, threw oc-
casionai remarks to his young passen-
gers.
There amt much to see on the
island" he observed, but everybody
seems to want to go there"
It's the historical interest" Helen
Brewster told him. Somebody said
that, In the early days of the colo
MES, Spanish vessel sailed through
the bay and up the river and buried
treasure on this very island. And it's
there yet"
The captain laughed. II guess ev-
cry inch of that island has been dug
up and nobody amt ever found any
gold"
We'll. it's fun to see the place and
dream of what we might do If we
should find it."
The young man looked at her gloom
lily. You are always thinking of what
we would do If we had money, Helen"
She flushed. That's unkind" Her
voice was low so that the captain did
not catch her words.
Are you going to stay" he asked
as they neared the shore Some folks
like to eat lunch and have me come
back for them"
I'VE didn't bring any LUNCH" Kirk
stated.
You'll find an old lady up there IN
a little house." the captain told them.
She keeps milk and gingerbread and
things"
With this promise for future refresh
ment, his passengers decided to stay
over. What time will you come for
as?" Kirk asked as they landed.
About o'clock" With a snort and
much putting and blowing. the little
BOAT was off
The island was a place of pines and
.ocks and loneliness. They hunted for
he little house, and found the old
woman gone. A note stuck in the old
fashioned knocker told them that she
would not be back until dark
complained.
Would It be stealing" Kirk Ques.
Toned, IF we broke in and took what
We wanted and left the money on the
able?"
Well starve If we DON'T" was Hell
EMS answer.
The door was unlocked, and In the
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sttie Kitchen they roafid eggs ana
bread, spice cake and buttermilk.
IF you build fire I'll make you
IN omelet," said the girl.
IF we could find the gold" Helen
,aid, what a wonderful thing 1t would
sci Think what we could do with 1t.
Kirk"
Again her lover looked gloomy.
The gold of this omelet suf1ices for
me-" he said. with you as my wife
should be contented to live the SIM
pie life. Helen. 1t would be love in
cottage, but it would be love-"
"Of course" Her eyes flashed
You always take me so seriously,
Kirk"
His voice was very low as he an
swered her. Il can never forget that
you gave up the prospect of riches
when you consented to marry me,
Helen"
Il gave up nothing.
But you love beautiful things am
afraid that my poverty will bring you
unhappiness.
1t was an old argument out of
which had come many disagreements.
And now 1t degenerated into quar-
rel She accused him of distrusting
her. he retaliated that it was not dis
trust but lack of confidence in his abil
ity to make her happy.
A quarrel is never a pleasant thing.
but 1t reaches the climax of the I'M
pleasant when two persons are In
place where they cannot get away
from each other, and where there Is no
one to relieve the strain of the situa.
ton. The captain had said that he
could not get back until evening.
Kirk suggested coldly that they go
down to the beach and watch for the
boat. Helen agreed. and they went,
knowing we'll their watch would ex'
tend through the whole afternoon.
The bay was ruffied by waves that
we're tipped with white caps. Along
the horizon was a dull bank of clouds.
Helen shivered. II wish the captain
would come" she said.
.If you are cold you may have my
coat" Kinks voice was cold.
Helen refused, but presently as the
storm increased, suggested that they
go back to the mouse. The sky was
dark with the gathering clouds, the
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