The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-09-02
Copyright. 1913. by Emerson Housh

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tributable to a volume which l saw
protruding from his pocket. At my
request he passed it to me. and | saw
its title-"The Pirates Own Book"
knew it we'll. Indeed, now arose
and. passing to my bookshelves. drew
down duplicate copy of that rare
volume, recounting the deeds of the
old buccaneers. The eyes of L'Olon-
nois widened as laid the two side by
side.
you've got it. too" he exclaimed
nodded
THAT explains it," said Jean Lafitte.
Explains what?"
"Why. how you-why now-how you
could be pirate. too, just as natural
as u.s."
Il have read it many time," said l.
wasn't you never pirate?" asked
Jean Lafitte.
NO." said l. smiling. although
many have said my father was He
was very rich"
We'll, you can talk Just like u.s."
said Jean LATTE admiringly, "even If
you have lost all.
'Of course" said exultingly. "Why
not? think as you do. As much as
you / am disguised with the dullness
Of life. l, too. wish to seek my for
tune. Well, then, why not, John Saun-
ders? Why not, James Henderson,"
All, now indeed illusion halted! Both
boys. abashed, fell back in their chairs.
"How did you know our names?" ask
ed the older of the two at length
I'm your book. here, saw your ia.
theirs name. Jimmy. l know your ia
Their. He is Judge Willard Henderson
of the appellate court in the city.
was admitted to the bar under him
! know your mother too. Jimmy-so
We'll l should not like to cause her
even moments uneasiness about
you"
DO you know my auntie. Helena
Emory?" demanded Jimmy suddenly.
felt the blood surge into my face.
Don't misunderstood me-" re-
Joined. II only have some gift of the
second sight. MS shall now prove to
you. For instance, Jean Lafitte, !
know your earlier name was John
heard of you before"
well. now, how'd you know that?"
demanded the elder boy.
II did not promise to tell the secrets
of my art l smiled. l did not tell
him that had seen the name of
SGnn1nrc tho fo nf c1, inf
what soiled.
Your fathers name was John be
fore YOU | added at venture He
assented, half frightened, although
had only guessed at this, supposing
John Saunders to be a somewhat con.
tinuous family name in family of
auburn highlanders.
''He sells farm stuff at the hotel
above" ventured. And again my
guess was truth.
you take the wagon there some
times with vegetables and milk and
eggs, and so you met Jimmy, here, and
you went fishing together. and lie told
you stories out of his book l fear.
John. that your father ticks YOU be-
cause you go fishing on Sunday. That
was why YOU resolved to run away
You led Jimmy into that with you.
You We're afraid l might tell on you.
and, besides, you We're pirates now.
and so you took me prisoner Marry.
good sirs, It's not the first time a pris-
oner has Joined pirate band.''
That's wonderfulv' gasped Jean T.
Latitte Saunders.
you won't give us away?" The elder
pirates face was eager
ION the contrary. I'll see that you
don't get into any trouble"
'"Thats good scoutr' calculated he
fervently, his freckled face flushing.
I'VE wasn't-that is, we hadn't
well, you See" began Jimmy. maybe
we'd just have camped down here and
gone back tomorrow. was afraid
about taking the boat. Besides, I've
only got about Sc, anyhow"
Have no fear" said l. "Tonight /
shall write few letters that will clear
up every trouble back home and allow
us to continue our journey to the Span
ish MAN,
Wy VIM Sou1 SllCu Jlululy. uuCu
relieved. "That'll be good scout" he
added.
Suddenly I found myself smiling at
him, who had smiled so rarely these
years because Helena had left me So
sad.
but if | promise you also mus,
promise in return"
Used as | was already to the astound-
ing changes in Jimmy from boy to buc-
cancer and back again, was now in
terested at the fell scowl which he
summoned to his features as soon as
he felt relieved as to the domestic sit
uation Speak. fellow" he demanded
and. folding his arms. presented so
threatening front that saw my man