South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-09

- AVE CARRUTHERS had all the average
EnEzishman's contempt for the "chnk"
- A Chnaman. he asserted little bet
ter than a dog. when paying him for any
service. IL lse complained. Kick him: II he did
his duties enthusiastically. kick him; If he
grumbled Al what he considered an injustice.
kick him
That is the only way to deal with him. he
averred. lie doesn't understand any other
treatment. OF course. he's getting more civil
ized-has cut of HIS pigta for the most part;
and in Hong Kong and places like that dresses
in European fashion. But he's still the same at
he bottom StHl-he's faithful"
Thus he talked TO his wondering and admir-
ing relatives and friends Of his
visits home. he was big, fine man and this
somewhat grandiOse style OF dealing with mis-
subjects accorded well with his proportions.
Il have a Chinese servant whom could trust
anywhere" he told them. IF have TO punish
him. i make up for # afterward-h a-doilar
goes a long way. you know. ! believe the fell
low I'D follow me TO the ends OF the earth: ne
was quite cut-up when ] refused 10 bring him
10 England with me. OF course. one can't do
without them over yOnder but they'd he rather
in the way heTe-what? What am doing
now? Oh. running a trading-station
one Of the MALAY islands just now with another
fellow Name OF Bridges decent chap. We
are doing pretty well TOO. Oh. yes. I'm going
back right enough as soon as I've pulled round
Been a tTiie seedy-ileat and all that you
know hut I don't fancy settling down here.
Uncomfortable neighbors the Aalays? Not II
you know how TO take them. and know how to
take care OF number one"
There a look in his acute gray eyes and
an easy assurance I'm his manner that con
frmed his opinion of himself. but. unfortunate
w. however well q man may be able TO take
care Of number one Il isn't so easy a matter
when there is number two. And when he
went back he took with him young English
wife.
He had sent word beforehand that he was
bringing her that his partner could have
the place ready for her.
I'D have come over and fixed things up my
self" he wrote in a somewhat lengthy letter
bat didn't want to leave her behind You
won't wonder when you see her; some other
fellow would perhaps have run away with her
you see. just made that impossible and am
trusting To you 10 make the old shanty look
inviting Don't spare expense"
Evidently Bridges had not spared expense
for the "shanty." when first Azul Carruthers
saw f. was a most enhancing place Built OF
wood, as were most OF the houses at the station,
ne had had IL painted afresh and its dazzling
Wilderness cleaned out against the dark back
ground OF forest verdure which came on three
sides TO within dozen yards OF the high fence
that surrounded II; the fourth side gave view
Of the little town and the gltterng sea beyond
To further beautify it. Bridges had brought
plants from the wilds and set them in the patch
of ground enclosed as a garden. and they were
ri0ting over II in a tangle OF gorgeous color,
creeping up the fence and over the white walls
in wonderful profusion
Inside IL was no less inviting. the floors
covered with white mating. the walls hung
with colored silks, the windows draped with
snowy muslins- Azuls blue eyes shone with
satisfaction and happiness az she stepped over
the threshold by the side of her handsome
husband.
I'm sure you have been at a great deal OF
trouble" she said to Bridges and smiled up
al him He was also big man, and she stood
hve-feet nothing. and I'm her white linen travel
ing frock and big hat, with her delicate com
plexion, great, wondering. darklashed eyes and
soft, dark hair, she looked exactly like
Quisite wax doll.
Quite ideal homecoming. without a single
hitch 20 mar it-only that Chang Ii Car
ruthers' faithful Chinese servant, stood on the
other side OF the curtain covering the aperture
that led from this room to another, and watch