Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-10

three pounds, came into view of the
boat. The fsherlady squcaled with
delight-but the fish. seeing bis tor
mentors, made a desperate break for
liberty. The woman, gripping the rod
firmly. resisted the attack, whereat
the hook tore loose and the dangling
bait few high in the air above her
head!
"Oh, isn't that too bad!' she ex-
claimed, disappointment shadowing
her pretty face.
when you have hooked a fish or
a man." he began quietly, "and either
shows a disposition to plunge. give a
little line. Keep a taut but not too
resisting hold. When the fury of the
plunge is over, reel ain cautiously. II
you do this, the man or the fish will
always come back captive"
Il never have had occasion to need
your advice" she said simply.
Il see you are a novice at-fshing,"
he said, patronizingly.
She colored.
Il haven't found IT necessary, or de-
sfrable, sir, to become overly prof.
cisnt!" proudly.
But your husband" he said, ~ he
threw out his line. may prove"
Pardon me" She spoke hanghtily.
MY husband. should I eyer have one,
will not be the sort that will need to
be called back. He"
"Of course not" he said In q concili-
story voice. They never are-until
after marriage"
He was struggling now with a gamy
Oswego, which he landed finally by
jumping from the boat and sk1mming
1t In on the sandy beach.
AS ha did SO, q rough fellow with
q nond ascript SLOUGH hat pulled SCOOP
shovel fashion over his face and
dressed tn the typical native style,
sprang from behind a clump Of bushes
and bawled:
Il thought so. Col darn 70, you're
under arrest"
The mayor looked at this new Gus
todian with growing interest. The fell
low was long and lank and weather
beaten. The type was recognizable
at first glance. Undoubtedly he was
the local game warden, q shiftless
ne'erdo-well. appointed by q not too
discriminating politician during a hot
campaign.
whats the charge, oficer?" asked
Bedight, unlocking the fish and stand
ing over 1t as 1t Topped upon the sand.
The warden, swelling with impor-
lance. cleared his throat for action.
THAT there fishin' tackle O. yourn
has got gang hooks on 1t, which is
agln the law, You'll hat t come with
me, mister"
The mayor whfstled.
Got a copy Of the law with your"
he asked, with a careful show Of re-
spect.
The warden plunged into his coat
pocket and brought forth a paper-cov-
cred booklet, distributing on the wind
as he did SO fiecks of tobacco, matches
and silver foil.
Here it's" he grunted, triumphant
iy. Right Intersection I, 'Fishin'
in Season." pointing with a grimy
thumb.
Bedight read the section in ques-
ton.
"All right, officer; l guess I'll have
70 CO." he agreed, good-naturedly, a
happy thought gripping him entic-
ingly.
The girl In the boat screamed.
Don't you dare go away. II you
do TI1-wnDn Sand that hill IN 0C.
slant"
The mayor groaned.
Come oni" ordered the warden i'm
pat ontly. II amt got no time to be
argfn' with skirts. You've violated
the law an I reckon you'll hat to pay
tn fiddler"
Bedight reached to the beach as IL
to pick up his fish. Instead, he reached
six inches farther, took a quick-strong
hold on the bottom of one leg of the
warden's trousers, gave q mighty tug
upward and, al the disconnected ma
tive turned a somersault IN midair,
broke for the boat. Seeing his evident
intent, Miss Andrews encouraged the
leap, but alas for human precision!
III HIS TuSu u0 STRUCK Ju0
there was a c~Iatter, a scream and the
next instant Miss Andrews found her
self in seven feet OF water. She came
up with a gasp and would have swum
to safety, for she was athletic, but the
mayor, In the same predicament, came
calamity to the rescue, carrying her
to shore in his arms, where he linger-
ingly deposited her On the warm sand.
The outraged warden. fully beiiey-
ing that Providence had become his
ally, and delivered into his hands the
resisting criminal. strobe forward and
Bedight authoritatively on the
shoulder.
Serves ye. right. darn ys. Now you
come along With mel"
For answer Bsdight pirousttsd in
the sand and, swinging hard, gave the
native q terrific smack on the jaw
With the fat Of hts hand. WITH .
howl Of pain and outraged pride that
ofaclat turned tg~nominiously and ran
for covsr. bswhng threaty Of revenge
as he sped toward the village. |
IN hsx wet and Dripping caoths@ the
erl sank prscipitatsy upoV ~ kaa4
hnd Gaxs Vsnt to a4yv@Rq At hyst9t4eaf
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