Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-10

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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, land 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.
81 see you are a novice at-fshing,"
he said, eatronizingly.
She colored.
Il haven't found it necessary. or de-
sirAble. sir, to become overly prom
cientl" proudly.
But your husband" he said, as he
threw out his line, may prove"
Pardon me-" She spoke haughtily.
MY husband. should I ever have one,
will not be the sort that will need to
be called back. He
"Of course not" he said In q concih.
atory voice. They never sre-until
after marriage"
He was struggling now with a gamy
OsweSo, which he landed finally by
jumping from the boat and SWIMMING
II In on the sandy beach.
As he did 10, q rough fellow with
q nond sscript slouch hat pulled SCOOP
shovel fashion over his face and
dressed in the typical native style,
sprang from behind y clump Of bushes
and bawled,
Il thought 80. Col darn ys. you're
under arrest"
Tho 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 frst glance. Undoubtedly he was
the local game warden, q shiftless
~ne'er-do-well, appointed by a not too
discriminating politician during a hot
campaign.
Whats the charge, oflcer?" asked
Bedight, unlocking the fish and stand
ing rel It 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
agin the law. You'll hat t come with
me, mister"
The mayor whistled.
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
ly. Right Intersection 7, 'Fishin'
in Season." pointing with a grimy
thumb.
Bedight read the section in ques-
ton.
"All right, officer; I guess I'll have
70 60" 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, Ill-we'll send that bill to Os-
sian!"
The mayor groaned.
"Come on!" ordered the warden i'm
pat. entity. Il amt got no time to be
argfn' with skirts. You've violated
the law an / reckon you'll hat to pay
tn fiddler"
to pick up his fish. Instead, he reached
six inches farther, took a quick-strong
hold on the bottom OF n leg Of the
warden's trousers, gave a mighty tug
upward and, as the disccncerted 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!
In his rush he struck the gunwale.
there was a clatter, a scream and the
next instant Miss Andrews found her
self in seven feet Of water. She anne
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 beliey-
ing that Providence bad become his
ally, and delivered into his hands the
resisting criminal. strode forward and
tapped Bedight authoritatively on the
shoulder.
Serves ye right, darn ye. Now you
come along with mel"
For answer Bedisht pirousttsd In
the sand and, swinging hard, gave the
native q terrific smack on the jaw
With tho dat Of his hand. WITH .
howl Of pain and outraged pride that
otaciat turned tsnominiously and ran
for cover, bawling threats Of revenge
~ he sped toward the village.
IN her wet and dripping clothes tho
girl sank prsctpitasely upon the ten4
Ind gave veut to eSrs&NS Of hystettta}
laughter. Under ~ influence II bet
tarS COED bumor. Delights SERIOUS.
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