Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-06
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house, where he sat smoking and ru minating. Reflection prompted action, and ac ton made him forget his own dcieo ton. He walked forward. and in ai moment his regard foli upon the m gainly form Of John Calha sprawled against the rail, molonless, his eyes staring sullenly citvward
 There was something in the fellows attitude that made Tom eye him mar rowly. He too seemed dejected, in hie bearing there was nothing bolHcose now; he suggested Co Tom the idea of a prisoner gazing upon the freedom that is not for him. Three other men identified as members of Willard's party were minehng with the crew in a friendly fashion and enjoying themselves; but John Callis seemed apart isolated. utterly obIivious-per haps scornful-of his surroundings
 Wondering not a little at this cir. sumstance. Tom would have passed him by without a word; but just as he got behind the man, Callis stood upright with a sudden movement and struck the rail a reeounding blow with his clenched fist at the same time spluttering an oath. He favored Tom with a baleiul glare.
 How far he remanded rudely, "is it to that landing?"
 Tom coolly looked him over. He had no reason to be favorably dis posed toward tho fellow. and he frowned at his present manner; but he had a measure of dignity to main. tain and could not afford to quarrel with him now. So he replied curtly:
 Not over hundred fathoms. " Then all at once he understood. "If you're thinking of wimming 1t, don't try" he added Orders are that no. body's 10 leave the boat without MT. Willard's consent.
 CT know it cursed we'll" he snarled. But I'd show you what his or any. body elses orders amount to if could swim"
 Whereupon he sl0uched back to his former attitude, completely ignoring Toms presence. who merely re. marked Good thing you can't then, and continued on his way.
 The three other mca-all husky young chap5-wera civil enough and ! respectful Of his authority He spoke to them only brielly and in a general way
 He sought out hi7 first officer who ! save for his one fl1ng was not only a lrst-class navigator. but decidedly a companioHable follow. Of an excel lent and wealthy family. his idea of making amends for the wreJched cpl sode that had occasioned his disgrace i was to foster and encourage its cause i in secret Phil Afercer's life wac a | tragedy. for he nad a heart-broker mother and two sisters who sorrowet for him nightly
 There was very little to be done now save observe the regular routine of changing watches and keeping ev erythiug on board in shipshape order 80 time hung heavily upon the skip pers hands when the Girl was mol visible While he talked with Mercer he gave the latter only a divided at tention. for he was alert and watchfu to note the first sign that she was oncl more stirring on deck.
 But presently he said By the way Phil looks like the order that no ouei 10 go ashore or come aboard is morl than -er-"
 'Perfunotory?" the first mate sur piled
 Yes. But ] didn't mean just tha either It looks as though we'd hav to be strict in enforcing it Vel have to keep our eyes open-bear in mind.
 Mercer favored him with a question ing stare. Tom explained
 There's at least one chap aboar who wants to get on dry land powel fully bad"
 Big. husky, saudy-haired fellow isn't he? Thought SO. Sulky brute.
 "Yonve noticed him then. Hi names Callis He cant swim. SO yo only have to keep tab on the boat as far as he's concerned. Picked O likely man yet for second oficer7
 "Wiunard will do'
 70. K. Break him in"
 They talked in a desultory way ui til the steward announced luncheon.
 Once seated at table, and immed aiely he wac given an illustration c Inc general hckleucss Of feminine n' ture Smilingly. halftmdly, Deli, Che name by which the Girl had gal cd Tom to address her. came forwar, and Tom sprang to his feet, brushin aside Hewitt, who was holGlng
 chair for her. and performing the O fee himself
 l was waiting for you" she tol him brightly.
 Instantly Tom scared from th depths of his gloom up to another al surdly vain pinnacle of joy.
 Were you? he cried ecstaticall sNow ] call that bIlly! Where al the other ladies!'
 This question, owing to the quee ness of everything connected wit s Willard and his secret enterprise, ! doubted the propricty Of asking hl !. migl. bo lhat .tc were uufsmi'il