New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-13

He did let her go, smoothly and bril-
liantly, so that before long she was at
her top speed, around fifteen knots an
hour.
I turned to meet LOlonnois. my blue
eyed pirate He stood at my side as
one glorified.
II locked the door on 'em, Black
Bart" said he, land babe them cease
Idle demonstrating. Little do you
know says I to them, that Black Bart
the Avenger is now on the trail. Let
any oppose him at their PERIL says /
to them. She give me candy. the fair
captive did, but l spurned her bride.
Beware says to her: Little do you
know what lies before you"
Jean Lafitte. who had so we'll exc
cuted the work assigned him in the
boarding party's plans, proved himself
neither inefficient nor unobservant He
approached me now with salute
which probably he copied from Peter
son.
what about our good ship, the Sea
Rover, that We have left behind?' he
asked.
"By Jove, Jean Lafitte! exclaim'
ed. "That is indeed a true word.
What indeed? We left her riding at
anchor off the channel edge, and so far
as recall she had not her lights up.
in accordance with the law
"Shall we put about and take her in
tow. Black Bart?"
"By no means. That is the very last
of my intentions"
''But she cost a lot of money"
ION the contrary, she cost only ST.
2OO."
''Twelve hundred dollarsv' Jean
drew long, deep breath. II didn't
know anybody had that much money
in the world. Besides, look what you
spent for them pearls. Amt you poor.
then, Black Bart?''
con the contrary, I have that much
more money left very likely. And l do
not, to say truth, care a jot, rap or a
silver what becomes of the derelict
Sea Rover now. Have we not taken a
better ship for our own?"
eyes, but suppose yon varlet boards
the Sea Rover and chases US the way
we done him?''
"Again, by Jove, Jean Laftte, an
idea! But suppose he does? Much
good it will do him, for look you, good
leftenant, the Belle Helene will not
stop to send any man ashore for base
ball scores. Such was not the practice
Of the old buccaneers, nor shall it be
ours, whereas, no matter what the
haste, yon varlet could in nowise re-
frain from that same folly which hath
lost him his ship to us. Each hour
will only widen the gap between us.
Let him take our tub if he likes and
do as he likes. for twill be long day
before he picks up our masts over his
horizon, Jean LATTE"
"Aye, aye. SIR" rejoined my lieuten-
ant and withdrew.
But these all were lesser things to
me, for on my soul was more insist
ent concern AS approached the door
Of the after cabin suit. occupied by the
ladies, made my presence known. at
first discreetly, then more pointedly
and at length by a knocking on the
door, &s
"Below there!'' called boldly as l
could, for, eager as was to see Helena
Emory, there were certain things
about the interview which might be
difficult.
No answer came at first; then "Who
is it ?" in the voice Of Aunt Lucinda
1T is I, Mr.. Henry" but paused.
1T IS I, Black Bart the Avenger," I
concluded MAY come 1n?'
Silently the door opened. and I en-
tered the little reception room which
lay between the two staterooms Of this
cabin. Before me stood Helena. And,
now was close to her, could see the
little curls at her temples. could see
the double curves of her lips, the color
in her cheek All, she was the same,
the same! I loved her! loved her not
the same, but more and more, more!
She held her peace, and all I could
do was to stand and stare and then
hold out my hand. She took it for
mally, though her color heightened I
saluted Aunt Lucinda also, who glared
at me. "How do you doY' said to
them both, with much originality and
daring.
"Black Bart" snorted Aunt Lucinda.
'Black Bart! It might be, from these
goings on. What does it all mean?'
1T means, my dear Mrs. Daniver,"
said I, that I have taken charge of the
boat myself
'But how?' demanded Helena. 1--WE
did not hear you were coming. And
don't understand. Why, that rascally
little nephew of mine in the mask
frightened auntie nearly to death.
And he said the most extraordinary
things. Where is Mr.. Davidson" she
added. Gle didn't tell US a word Of
this"
'He didn't know a word of it him
SELF" answered. LET me tell you, no
self respecting pirate and, as you see,
am pirates in the habit of telling
his plans in advance"