South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-27
Continued from Wednesday
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The New York banker was pleas
81 20 find that his companion had
such exact information, and As a re-
suit before going 20 bed Poe wrote
a long message 20 his friends Burns
in New York TIE message was IN
cipher and ne slipped into the wire
less office with IL early next morning
before many passengers were on
deck
The trip was pleasant and Poe and
Bowen were continually together ex-
cept when Bowen stayed alone in his
stateroom during periods OF sea-
sickness. Each night they drank to-
gether a bottle OF the pleasant Ital-
ian wine and those on board who
noticed them wondered why they
were inseparable.
The night before arriving in New
York. sBelosce Bowen was particu-
larry gay, all evidence OF seasickness
had passed and he gave mp the ev-
ening 20 cementing his friendship
with Christopher Poe and suggesting
delightful little excursions they could
make in New York
Poe. too. was in good spirits for
he had received an answer 70 his
elaborate instructions 10 Burns.
They net again after lunch next
day and New York was already in
sight.
We're getting in" beamed Bo-
wen. sharing the busting anticipa-
tion OF the whole ship. See" he
pointed 20 far off speck. There's
quarantine, and it's only half an
hour 20 dock from there"
Land certainly looks good after
all this time. Are you packed up?''
queried Poe.
NO. Going down 70 finish now.
Il won't be difficult Only a steamer
trunk and two grips. guess I can
squeeze everything into them"
He excused himself and went be-
low. while Poe leaned over the rail
thoughtfully. watching the little
rock island. gradually growing big
ger against the horizon.
Ten minutes later Belasco Bowen
reioined him.
Finished so soon? ?" queried oPe.
Yes, got everything in but the
last COMPOUNDED bottle Of that Bar
bera. We should have drunk two
last night"
But l had 10 get rid Of mine. "
smiled Poe. There's no fun being
delayed by having to pay duty on a
little bottle OF wine"
BY George. you're right. They'd
be sure to stick me for IL, and it
would take an hour TO 90 through all
the red tape. Let's finish that bottle
now. What do you say2" asked
Bowen evenly.
why not? There's the old statue
or Liberty looming up let's drink to
her" offered Christopher Poe very
promptly.
Belasco Bowen whislted through
the saloon and down TO his berth.
returning instantly with the bottle.
and a cork screw.
Steward" he called TO a passing
greyhound, get me a couple of
glasses, will you"
The boat was already slowing up
for quarantine and those OF the
passengers who had finished their
pasking were crowding TO the port
rail to see the doctor and customs
men come aboard BY the narrow
rope ladder.
Let's go over on the other side.
out OF this crush" suggested Bow
en-. They sauntered over TO the de-
serted side OF the ship. where the
glorious Statue OF Liberty stood in
full view.
Belasco Bowen gazed of across
the water, pointing out several small
sailing crafts dotting the waves and
bobbing about like corks. Isn't II
beautiful" he cried.
Yes, but that life looks more ro-
mantle than II is. See those two fell
lows down there. alone in the big
dory. handling those heavy oars: do
you think they enjoy the jolly fish
ermen's life you read about?' Queried
Poe.
The boat in question was headed
out TO sea and the two fishermen
Jerked franticaly at their oars 20
avoid a possible collision with the
great vessel
Before Belasco Bowen could reply
the servile steward stepped up with
the glasses.
Bowen ripped of the tin-fol cap
on his bottle. slowly twisted the
screw into the cork. pulled il out
with an accustomed jerk and filed
a trimming glasse. for Poe and him
self He placed the half empty bot
tie in the scuppers were il would
not tip over and idly removed the
cork from the screw as he smiled at
Poe and proposed: Wen drink 10
the dangers OF the sea and the
pleasure Of safe homecoming"
He slipped the cork screw into his
pocket. absently tossed the cork over
the rail and raised his glass 10 touch
the rim or Poe'S
They drank. and Bowen reflled
the glasses
And here's TO the Goddess OF Lib
erty" cried Poe. turning toward the
gold glinung statue dimly outlined
in the harbor. may every man who
deserves liberty have g."
That's a funny toast" said Bow
on awkwardly. gIancing IN slight
concern down into the water where
the two fishermen were drifting
astern.
I wonder how that FIRE figure OF
Liberty strikes a. pretty little SNUG
rIer bringing in valuable goods 10