Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-08-20
"What Of M" wns the captains 10

HtdNy ulltl, anu IcdhiliS DuSc IullHtI
on one Of the teams-the Chandeliers,
folks call us"
"What of that?" varies the captain.
His tone was not unkind, but he show
ed wretched lack of interest.
"First games today-in two hours"
81 take It you are not going to play"
There was amusement in the captains
eyes.
Not play? I've got to play"
The captain looked at him search
ingly, shook his head, and turned his
eyes to the sea.
captain, you don't appreciate what
this means-n0t 10 me alone, but to
our club and to the fans of our city.
Why, it's the biggest event Of the year.
got to be there
There was another scrutinizlng look
from the master Of the vessel, who
said nothing.
"How can l get you to stop the
ship"
The captain smiled. "If you press
ed for an answer, should have to
say that you couldn't get me to stop
the ship"
For whom would you stop herr"
"The officers Of the line" replied
the captain, smiling amiably.
"very well, then" said Win quietly,
"you'll get orders from the Hambard
line to stop her. See you later, cap
tain"
The steward, In the expectant attl-
tude Of curious person anticipating
trouble, was surprised when "Mr.
James," who wanted to be called Mr..
Shute, returned from his encounter
with the captain in perfect composure,
though trhe hurried. He plucked
the steward by the arm, and again
spoke authoritatively
Now take me to the wireless OPP
erator-and what's his name"
'Mr. Mansel-Jerrold Mansel. You
may ave card Of i'm, sir"
"Mansel? Not Jed Mansel the man
who saved the steamship Regentr
"Yes, sir, the hopera.or who saved
the Regent. E's not the regular wire
less on this ship--our regulars sick,
and Mansel Is making tie voyage for
I'm. SIR"
The quarters of the wireless opera
tor were temporarily unocsupied how
ever. The Hero of the Regent was
not at his post OF duty.
II was after much searching that
they came upon the operator. Jed
Mansel was seated in an inconspicu-
Gus corner Of the library, engaged In
what seemed to be an intimate CONVEX
sation with an uncommonly pretty
girl. After pointing him out, the
steward made hasty retreat. Win
Shute didn't lose moments time.
Pardon me for butting in-but are
you the wireless operator Of the shipr'
Mansel scowled and nodded impa-
tiently.
II want to send a message, please"
"I'll be in my room on the boat deck
in about fifteen minutes" And Jed
Mansel turned to the pretty girl
"Fifteen minutes won't do" said
Shute positively. ~ must get 1t right
Gifts very important"
Mansel was inclined to put up an
argument but certain look in the eye
of James Winton Shute-that or some
thing else-caused him to think better
OF 1t.
"An 8. o. S. from duty, Miss Riley.
May / hope to see you after lunch.
eon?"
"You may hope" she replied half
jestngly, and turned to select u book.
Jed Mansel laid the course, but Win
Shute set the pace.
This was the wireless message
which was given to the operator Of the
steamship Colonia to transmit to the
nearest station in the United States:
Iris FORD Pnllauelpnla:
"Was probably drugged last nigh
and carried aboard steamship Colonia,
Hambard line. We are one hundred
and fifty miles out Of New York,
bound Naples. Have officers line
wireless captain to stop ship and you
send fast boat for me. Well and able
to play. SHUTE.'
"How long will IL take to get that
off?' inquired Win.
Cant say-no telling how long It'll
take to raise en-"
"I'll wait" said Shute.
1t was an hour before the wireless
operator reported that the message
had been transmitted to the shore. He
then announced that he was going To
lunch.
"But how about the reply? Whom
be here to receive it?"
9TH be two hours at least before
we get an answer" said Mansel.
An hour later Jed Mansel returned
and found the persistent passenger
waiting at his cabin door. Slowly q
half-hour passed.
Cant you raise 'em?" asked Win
impatently.
Here comes something" said the
operator encouraglngly. After much
clicking, Mansel shook his head.
Sorry, but its not for YOU
He was an endlessly long time re-
ceiving and transcribing the message
Then he summoned deck steward
and told him to find Miss Riley and
give her the Marconlgram.
"Repeat my message ordered
Shute, "word for word. Here's for
both" He paid the operator with
yellow backed bill.
ITO BE CONTINUED)
Control That Is Important.
It is easy to forget kindness and
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