El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-03-26

IredS query.
Helen laughed. yes, were going on
shore. And you mustn't be frightened
II you see lots OF little negroes, vol
your
Winifred nodded vigorously to the ef-
feet that she would scorn being fright
ened. and a moment later they wire
seated at the table and Warren was or
dering h~urriedly. Some coffee, and
hurry that order. viii you TO the
waiter Look, turning suddenly TO
the window, children diving for pen
MES" And, sure enough, the boat had
locked and the people were tossing
coins to the children who thrOnged the
wharves. They were diving without q
moments hesitation
Winifred was for making away from
the table. but Warren reprOved her
sharply. She flushed all over her SEN
sitive little face. and Helen, although
she said nothing, felt for the child.
Winifred was very sensitive, like her
self n Warren disliked b fact that
Helen was bringing her Up to e his
reproOfs.
she's got to know right from wrong,
whether Il hurts her or not" he had
said once when Helen had spoken to
him about the way he had punished
Winifred. And after that, Helen had
endured his discipline Of the child in
silence. Now she thought he mad spoken
unnecessarily harsh, but she did not
notice the Incident n smiled at her
small daughter when she asked how
long they were going to be off the big
ship.
off the Big Ship.
"Only a little while: we'll come back
and go to bed on the boat
Better hurry" Warren put in; we
want to have as much time as posi-
Die" Helen finished her meal hastily
and they went up on deck n walked
off the g~angplank on TO the wharf
The wharf was rOWded with people,
- w.. LnHnaz nmn Of the "a ETHn yes
and they drove up the principal street
II was almost dark, and the stores were
nearly all closed. Here and there a
light cleaned out, and it vas very hot
h are we going. dear2' said
Helen. as they turned into a brightly
lighted place and drove up a curying
driveway.
up to the hotel. I don't know any
thin else we can do: it's darkrnOW.
Warren paid the driver and they got
out and went into the hotel In the
back there was a garden filled with
palm and cOcOanut trees, Where dlIIer-
ent people were strolling and having
cooling drinks. They sat down at a
table and a waiter came and took their
order. All around them the dark
brooded. thick and mysterious, a regu-
lar trOpic darkness, and Helen reJoiced
in the unreality of 1t all
What's the matter, don't you like
it2" said Warren, looking at her closely
Like it; why. dear. I think IL Is sim
ply wonderful; only can't believe I'm
here"
ren paid the checks.
There's nothing TO see in the town.
remarked. shall we sit here for a
or would you rather walk2'
7 want to walk a little; we may oe
able to see something"
Children Try to sell MemeHtOs.
They strolled out into q street me
with their quaint porches eX-
tnding out over the sidewalks, fasci-
mated Helen
why, Warren, We are walking
through peoples property, she pro-
tested. and he laughed
Winifred's steps Jagged after a little
and as they passed q Ilgnted saio9n
Warren looked at his watch At the
moment someone came out and
they had a glimpse Of a Sayly dressed
Young mulatto waiting on half a dozen
men inside. Helen exclaimed
That's a common occurrence, SAID
ITS nearly g sEau we ~
back to the hotel or drive down TO the
we might as well go back" and
realized thai she was tired as
they climbed into a carriage n drove
On the wharf they were accosted by
dozens OF children VINO clamored 70 sell
wares. Brightly colored peaos
IN long strings, baskets OF tanEerlnes
colored post cards, everything that one
think Of. and Warren good-na-
turedlv bought some beads and tossed
a couple OF coins to the boy, who picked
them up eagerly
The shin was almost deserted. and,
after putting Winifred to bed Helen
Warren on deck. The steward
had brought up a plate Of sandwiches
Warren was drinking ginger aIe-
Another glass stood on the end Of her
and she picked IT up and helped
herself to some sandwiches They SKY
was thickly Deppered with stars ana:
with a little throb Of joy. Helen ~reallzeo
tbar she was actually in the tropics
dear il was Of Warren to take the
OF bringing her along-Copy-
1918. International News Service.