Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-04

had put both her hands on my shout.
ders.
"You are poor butler and an indif-
ferent sailor, l believe" she said. but
you are rather dear. Thank you"
She left me. alternately uplifted and
sheepish. But that night took blan-
ket and pillow into the storeroom
and spread my six feet Of length along
the greatest diameter Of 4 by Z PAN
/ try.
And that night also. between six and
seven bells. with the storm subsidized
and only moderate sea, Schwartz. the
second mate. went overboard-we
without cry. without sound.
Singleton. relieving him at o'clock.
found his cap lying near starboard.
just forward Of the after house. The
| helmsman and the two men In the
lookout reported no sound OF strug-
gle. The lookout had seen the light Of
his cigar on the forecastle head ut six
bells e o'clock,. At seven bells he had
walked back to the helmsman and CON-
mented cheerfully on the break In the
weather That was the last seen OF
him.
With the disappearance of Schwartz
the Ella was short minded. believe
Captain Richardson made an attempt
to secure me to take the place OF
Burns. now moved up into Schwartz's
position. But the attempt met with
Durly refusal from Turner.
The crew was plainly nervous and
H.. c-tl ST., IL sV,t, Tod
men. as rule. Their mental process
rs are elemental. They began to NUT
ter that the devil ship of the Turner
line was at her tricks again.
That afternoon. going into the fore
castle for some of my clothing. found
a curious group. Gathered about the
table were Tom. the mulattO cook;
Swede named Oleson. Adams and
Burns of the crew. At the head OF the
table Charlie Jones was reading the
service for the burial Of the dead at
sea. The men were standing bare
headed. took of my cap and stood
just inside the door until the simple
service was over. l was strongly
moved.
Schwartz disappeared in the early
morning of Aug. 8. And now l come
not without misgiving to the night Of
Aug. IL. l am wondering if. after all,
have made clear the picture that is
before my eyes-the languid cruise.
the slight relaxation Of discipline due
to the leisure of pleasure voyage. tho
Ella again rolling gently, with hardly
!
moving: the sun beating down on her
white decks and white canvas, on the
three women in summer attire. on un-
ending bridge, with its accompaniment
Of tall glasses filed with ice; on Tur-
ner's morose face and Wallis watchful
one; in the forecasue much gossip and
not a little fear and in the forward
house. where Captain Richardson and
Singleton had their quarters. yelled
hostility and sullen silence.
Aug. II was Tuesday. hot Au-
gust day, with only enough air going
; to keep our sails filed. At o'clock
served afternoon tea, and shortly
after went to Williams cabin in the
! forward house to dress the wound in
4 his head. long cut, which was now
healing. passed the captains cabin
and heard him Quarreling with the frst
mate, who was replying now and then.
sullenly. Only the tones Of their voices
reached me.
Beyond that the day was much as
| other days. Turner ate no dinner that
! night. He was pale and twitching.
Even with my small experience knew
he was on the verge of delirium ire
mems. He did not play cards and spent
much Of the evening wandering rest
tired early. Mrs. Johns played accom-
paniments for Vail to sing to, in the
chart room, until something after IL.
when they, too. went to their rooms.
1t being impracticable for me to go
to my quarters in the storeroom until
the after house was settled. went up
! on deck. Miss Lee had her arm
through Turner's and was talking to
him. He seemed to be listening to
his arm. not urgently.
THAT all sounds very well. Elsa" he
said. but you don't know what you
are talking about
II know this"
"I'm not fool-or blind"
He lurched down the companionway
and into the cabin. l heard her draw
! long breath; then she turned and
! saw me.
SIS that you. Leslie?"
Eyes. Miss Lee"
She came toward me. the train Of her
soft white gown over her arm and the
/ light from lantern setting some jew
els on her neck to glittering.
"Mrs. Johns has told me where you
are sleeping. You are very good to do
1t. although l think she is rather alb.
surd."
II am glad to do anything I can"
II am sure Of that. You are certain
you are comfortable there?"
Perfectly"
"Then-good night. And thank you"
| Unexpectedly she put out her hand,
and l took it. 1t was the first time
had touched her. and it went to my
| head. bent over her slim cold fingers
and kissed them. She drew her breath
in sharply in surprise. but az dropped
her hand our eyes met.
you should not have done that"
she said coolly. II am sorry"
(To Be Continued.)