The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1921-12-02

DeneIactOr. Geary rails desperately In
love with the girl
CHAPTER What New Orleans, while
waiting for the steamer to Buenaventura.
Webster saves the life of young man
who Is attacked by two assassins. The
youth leaves Webster without disclosing
his identity.
Chapter VII Continued
TT does appear to me, my FRIEND"
he said presently, shat detect some
thing strangely familiar about your
pajamas."
II wouldn't be the least bit surprised
Mr.. Webster. found them in your
suitcase"
Fell a silence of perhaps half min
ute. Then:
II dislike to appear inquisitive,"
Webster began. "but the fact is, neigh
bOr I'm curious to know where you
got that book. observe you are read
ing Samuel Buffers Way of All
FLESH and that the book is slightly
damaged. Recently I purchased such
| q book in"
"Pray do not take the trouble to ex-
| plain" the other answered airily. II
discovered this excellent book in your
suitcase also. In fact, for me. that
suitcase has proved to be repository
Of treasures"
John Stuart Websters neck came
out of his collar with the suddenness
Of turtle swapping at fly; he drew
himself up beside the top berth until
hto 20 III
den guests, upon whom he bent look
Of mingled emotions.
"WhO the devil are your" he de-
manded.
81 regret have no card. but even If
had it would be no kindness to infiict
upon an American gentleman the cog
| nOmen my parents hOnOred me with,
for 1t Is long and many-jointed. like a
peanut, and embodies the names Of all
the saints In the calendar. Moreover,
! just at present am travelling under
an alias. am known as Mr.. Andrew
Bowers"
"And your occupation" Webster
managed to articulate.
wallet de chambre to that prince Of
gentlemen, Mr.. John s. Webster" the
other replied with mischievous CLEAN
In his dark eyes.
Mr.. Webster sat down Imply on the
settee. He was undecided whether to
roar with laughter or shrek with rage {;
while he struggled for a decision An.
drew Bowers blew smoke rings at the
ceiling.
Haven't l seen you before?" Web
ster Queried presently.
II wouldn't be surprised. drove
you down to the steamer In a taxi half
an hour ago. You will recall that the
taxi driver carried your luggage
| aboard"
Webster gazed around the stateroom.
Where have you hidden your livery 2?
he demanded.
Il wrapped 1t In a newspaper; then,
seeking moment when the deck out
side was deserted. I stepped forth in
MY beg your pardon, yOur-pajamas
and tossed 1t overheard"
"But apparently you did not bring
aboard with you a suit of clothes to
take the place of your livery?"
"Quite Fundamentally so, Mr..
Webster. Perhaps you will accept my
! desperate need as an excuse for bOr-
have another suit Of them. Fortunate
man!'
| Andrew Bowers was man Of per-
haps thirty years, five feet ten inches
tall, and apparently In excellent health.
He might have weighed hundred and
seventy pounds and he was undeniabiy
handsome
While Webster was wondering
whether his companion was merely a
high-class tramp or an abscOnding
hank cashier. knock sounded on the
staterOom door. He opened 1t and the
purser stood in the entrance.
Ticket. please? he announced
Webster surrendered both tickets.
receiving In turn two seat checks for
the dining saloon. and the purser
passed on to the next cabin.
Andrew Bowers smiled small. pre-
scient smile. but said nothing. and
presently John Stuart Webster broke
the silence. well" he ordered. "sing
the song or tell the story"
81 noticed you surrendered my ticket
to the purser," the young man an
swered irrelevantly. land | am glad of
that. | take it as prima facie evidence
that you have made up your mind to
accept my company"
you're too internally cool and cock
sure, my friend" Webster warned him
testify. 81 pride myself on sense OF
humOr and l dearly love a joke until
it's carried too far. but be advised in
time. young man. and don't try to play
horse with me. My acceptance or non.
acceptance of you is subject for flu
lure discussion, since at present we
have some fiduciary matters before us
You owe me fifty dollars for your tick
ct, Andrew Bowers. and in view of the
fact that never saw you before to
day, suppose we start the voyage. by