Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-28

upon it that ansered the captain like jeer. The
weather had thickened before midnight the wind
hauled to the northward that the Gatwck, running
south before it. was again pitching exravagany. 1t
had kept the captain from his Sleep and he had
words through the speaking the engi-
neer. obstinate ribaId. He entered the in
5ured mans berth abruptly. closed the door. and
duced the internal machine from behind his back.
What's this2" he demanded harshly. propping him
self against the heave of the ship
The mate glanced at it without moving his head, and
his lips curved into slow smile.
Lucky Leigh, STILL said. That's what they
you. isn't it. captain?"
He showed sign of any distress surprise; merely
a anguid amusement
You dog" said the captain. You man-drowning
dog. You murderer"
''Bosh." said the mate dreamily. What are you
going to do with the Gatwick. captain"
The captain stared at him. breathing hard.
IL you've got any sense at ALL the mate went
you'll tuck that little machine under and touch
house. captain There's money in that that would
prise YOU" His wandered the captains
face. and his smile fickered again for II
could figure, if you like" he added thoughtfuy.
whats going to happen. The Gatwick's going
She'll discharge her cargo and wait for another. and
she Ii go on humping freight honestly with in
mand and Trimble mate"
The mate smiled again. "Sshe doesn't enough to
for your tobacco" he answered
That's the owners lookout" retorted the captain.
What they lose her what they pay dirtying
their hands with trash like you"
The mate sighed Think it over" 1le said You
must have in you al your age. A big far
check. captain-a fender to stand times with
Isn't that better than pushing the old port
to port till you pile her somewhere get nothing
for It, besides losing your certificate into bargain?
NAB ys1r luck got while ban nike Soa wake up and
His snguor had broken into urgency: his
at him dumbiy without words to crush Sm he saS e
mpo,ent and futile in his bluntness and
Internal machine in his hand again without word
He was dszed Trlmble could ge. nothing out of him,
coming top Of all his work. mastered him He sWoro
see him suggestion %A tas he
pehng sooth deo fae Them 1nt ahats
m S DO u 1ns Saan about se in the
captain D aaa 9ss v tni
chief I'm 1s replied the
time ss s%' few iii f s
Of s een as he a 5
With sesh ssrs had his told 1 s of kas%
the sahs s tine Jar ntts st Of I the @
at s before mse could Saos s He
asssSn feresasd s the mates
Like CARROT was the Second asp' mates answer
with his n tee
a g at That was a dr 5s The
st AVE:
her aftermast ulins and awnings.
hs s sn5 sS
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M
workmanlike Substitutes She behaved aboYninably
least she kept her keel under water And in this
the AFFAIR taken out of the captains hands
It was early next morning when the captain went
again to the chief mate ROOM to be met with smile
from the pillow. he snswered it with smile less
genial, if not friendly.
You see'' said the mate, before the captain coud
speak. You see?' He had the Of one who
things plain child. 1T would only have been
assisting nature. after all"
That's ALL agreed the captain.
The mate shot quick glance at him.
You were very high and mighty about it
day.. he said. You feel different now. l suppose
Well sos on 10 p eavs get 50 much cut of 1T When
you iissas ss Shais" demanded the captain,
The ship. man. cried the mate. Shes riding pretty
The captain laughed: the other hearing 1t. grew
grave.
'Youre-you're going to leave her?' he cried
Man. be WISE"
"Oh. I'm wise enough" said the captain. But I'm
sorry to put the owners to expense Still, for a nne
The gripped the edge OF the bunk.
hear"
The captain stopped laughing and stepped closer
him.
Listen, then" he said There a noise Of
the deck above them They're putting boat over.
But We're going to leave her. Mister Mate There's
steamboat standing by she came In the night: and
we're sending aboard of her Itll cost some
any rate, the Gatwicks going to keep anoat and I'm
going to command D'you understand
The mate nodded lay back on his pillow
"At any rate" said, after pause II shall get q
doctor for this leg Of mine. It's beginning to hurt In
earnest"