Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-09-17

captain returned 10 his steamer in the
lowest possible spirits Stokes con-
tronted him at the gangway.
He had a grin OF his face as he
said:
Captain Mackay's been aboard. He
wanted to have a talk with me and
a y he wants to e you
Captain Strong said nothing. He did
not want to see Mackay and he walked
up and down the bridge until the whirr
and clatter Of the blocks as they hoist
ed up the cargo set him mad and he
left the ship. He went to the office.
where a clerk told him Captain Mac
kay had inquired for him. What could
kackay want with him? To insult
him probably on top Of his present
troubles. He would stand no lecturing
from him. He took a long walk into
the suburbs and was returning slowly
when he felt himself seized and pushed
against a wall.
Vertigo" exclaimed Stokes voice.
It'll be the death Of i'm"
Strong angrily shook himself free
and was about to pour out the walls Of
his wrath on Stokes when he noticed
Miss Grey standing near laughing. Il
hope you will ecover. Captain Strong"
she said, and walked on.
What the devil did you mean by
that?" asked the captain of the grin
ming Stokes.
Il was a helpin. you out. don't you
see? was a shown the young Teddy
how you had vertigo" and with this
remark Mr.. Stokes disappeared into a
public house.
Captain Strong continued his course
to the steamer and was disagreeably
surprised to find Captain Mackay seat
ed in the cabin waiting for him.
Il want to have a word or two with
you, Duncan" suid he. "The last time
we met was In a tram a In Balti-
more"
Captain Strong nodded sulkily.
81 suppose you thought 1t queer l.
did not speak to you in the tram?" con.
tinued Mackay.
AS Captain Strong did not think 1t
was queer he said nothing.
You see," said Mackay. moistening
his lips as II the words did not come
freely, II had a bad attack Of vertigo
and when It comes on I can't ride and
can't.speak a word to anyone"
Captain Strong. stared at him in
mute wonder. an
81 knew you were hurt at my not
speaking to you." resumed Mackey.
and l wanted to explain. Now, I don't
want you to say anything to Doris
about my attack, as she is SO easily
alarmed about sickness. Come up to-
night" After Mackay had left and he
had come out of his trance Of astonish-
ment, Captain Strong felt like shouting
with Joy. Evidently Mackay had told
Doris nothing. There was something
mysterious about it, but this fact was
evident and he hastily dressed himself
to call on her. AS he came on deck he
noted Mr.. Stokes in commissions Of
mirth leaning against the side. What
did he say?" inquired that gentleman
in a voice stified with laughter.
what did you say to Captain Mac
kay?" asked Captain Strong.
He wanted advice" replied Mr..
Stokes, choking with laughter, "and 1
gave it to him.,
Strong raised his hand menacingly.
but Stokes escaped below and the cap
tain fastened to call on Doris. He soon
found her coldness Of the previous day
was the result of pique that he did not
abme to see her the evening of his ar
rival. He had a most pleasant visit
and returned to the steamer in high
spirits.
I'D never have thought 1t OF Mac
kay, never" said Captain Strong to
himself as he went to bed.
(Copyrieht. 1914. by Daily Story Pub. Col