The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
(Continued From saturday.)

A little more pleading on Elsie's part and Kettle yielded to the seduc- tive idea of first cocktail. He be gan to sip it gingerly but Elsie ad- vised him how a man really got away with one of those things. He tossed it off and presently started to gulr and cough like one strangling tc death. But it feels kind. of good now thai it's down. he admitted grinning, as Elsie eagerly commenced a formida- ble attack on the viands set before her. Do look, funny?" Kettle ask ed as the cocktail mounted to his cheeks, flushing them scarlet. Why no," Elsie said, entirely ab- sorbed in roast turkey and lettuce salad. -'f = But you look all hazed up!' he
 snickered. And now your features
 are getting to be all indistinct as ii somebody had rubbed them out with
 a sponge. I feel awfully funny! feel like laughing but I don't know what to laugh abouti"--breaking into boisterous laugh that ended in a silly giggle. Cocktails are. bracing. think I'll have another!'
 This time Elsie protested. A cock tail never had this kind of an effect on Percy Darling and she was much alarmed as Kettle. ,convulsed with in applicable merriment. changed his or der for a second cocktail to large bottle; of champagne.
 |. .'I think this Is perfectly awful. she continued. as Kettle failed to sub buking flashes from, her pretty eyes. In fact, Kettle began to view the situation of their strange honeymoon as positively delightful. How long before we get to the next stop ?"s she demanded, growing frightened.
 When she learned that it would be fully an hour before they reached the next town she decided to remain right there instead of trying to face the crowd on the deck, since Kettle was growing more animated every mo- ment Outside they could hear Mrs. Clevelands voice growing eloquent over the brilliancy of the renowned her that it would be perfectly lovely If they could induce her now to give an address right then and there on woman suffrage. With Mrs Cleveland an inspiration meant prompt action: She pointed to her victim in the open window of the dining room. A word from her as Georgina's mothers bos- With that she hastened to Elsie and laid the plan before her.
 Mrs. Kettle" she began import antly, you are going to give us an address on woman suffrage.
 Elsie shrank from her with an ex- ingly toward Kettle for rescue.
 Mrs. Kettle is rather tired" ne said thickly, grasping his champagne glass again to lift it to his lips.
 sT will not take no for an answer" stormed the fmperious Mrs. Cleveland. ignoring Kettles remark, but casting a disgusted and supercilious glance at r-s GIT A> q I~ on the boat together and then I'll come for you" With that she turned on her heel and made for the deck.
 What will we do?" gasped Elsie, utterly dismayed. why, you must talk" said. Kettle with finality.
 Why. never made speech in my :. "If you don't they will suspect us!'' he groaned.
 But what will say?' she whIned.
 N.sWhy ay-eh-eh-eh-" he hesi- tated, stammering foolishly.
 That would be inspiring she said with unexpected sarcasm from one SC gentle.
 "I'll stand back of you and help 
 Why should women vote?'' she asked, completely at sea and thinking a ballot was something good to eat
 Because there are many men that vote not half as iptelligently as most women would,' he began, struggling unsteadily to his feet and assuming a pompous pose. .Take the ignorant laborer whose vote is bought and paid for-are we not as good as hep" he demanded, his voice rising excitedly That's one I heard Georgina say!" he added in a maudlin undertone. GA new moral force would come into politics if we had few woman of ficers." he went on shakily. sI won't fail you," he added deep in thought for moment. II have iti"-in a joyous outburst. While you are talk will break up the speech" He paals- ed, waiting for the effect of his in- spiration to sink into her slow com 
 But who will jump overboard,' she lisped innocently.
 Kettle had not thought of that him self, and both turned pitiful gIances at hand listening to every syllable. As they directed their attention to him he turned slowly and stealthily made his way out of the dining room.
 "And now, Mrs. Kettle, we are ready for you'" came Mrs. cleyeland's nearer. followed by a dozen passeng- DTS. st
 We insist!'' shrieked Miss Patchen. when Elsie muteiy tried to protest. Tt is splendid chance to make con verts-and shall in turn talk on when you have finish ed!" Seizing Elsie bodily they dragged her from the dining-room a
 Why should women vote ?" Elsie began feebly, half-dozed as she found l herself confronted by cheering au- iience.
 "Good!" said Kettle, in a drunken backing her up.
 We should vote because the labor | CTS are not intelligent
 ''No!" snorted Kettle. Bought and paid for" he urged. trying to correct l her. 1
 Bought and paid for,'' she num- 1 oled parrot-like. .
 s'Women in politics. Kettle said as | } cue to the next argument.
 We should have, women in poli- l -ics." Elsie began heroically. i've should have moral policemen. Then | -he men would be afraid to get drunk. because they would be ashamed to | ook the women policemen in the | lace. We should have women-we | should have" Again her memory | tailed her, this time completely. She | moment with great un- when suddenly she started | 70 sob and in a moment she broke | town completely while the tears ,treamed down her cheeks. She turn-1 ed helplessly to Kettle; with equal | 1opelessness he wrapped his arms | around her.
 We have on board a bridal cou.