Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-02
THE GIRL in THE SECOND CABIN
BY e. j. RATH.
Copyright. 1926. BY g. Rowdrd WattJ

exclaimed, catching him by the arm.
Come to breakfast"
He found more than crackers and
coffee; there was bacon sizzling in
frying pan. She pointed proudly to
this addition to their stores, which she
discovered after a further search or
the galley They breakfasted on the
deck.
You may as well say you like my
Coffee" she told him. because we've
got long life ahead of us"
Its great"' he assured her. Some
more, please"
The kitten joined them and was
promptly supplied with some bits of
the bacon. 1t ate ravenously.
Were you looking for ship, up
there on that mast?" she asked.
He nodded
What's the matter with our own"
she asked II think it's perfectly
splendid
I'VE can't stay aboard of it for
ever, even at that. And it won't sail
anywhere
well" unused Sidney as she nib
bled a cracker, II suppose we will be
leaving it at the first chance. But
I'll be little bit sorry. It's treating
us rather well, I think. We have
plenty to eat and drink-and-and IA
kitten"
He reached for the animal and
picked it up, holding it aloft for in
spection.
Lets name it Aunt Mehetabel, /"
he suggested.
She snatched the furry creature
from him in indignation.
I'VE will do nothing of the sort.
I've already named it Hurricane
Billy"
Sounds like the Tennessee Tor
nado," he commented, laughing. Has
it a pugilistic disposition"
She ignored him and poured her.
self another cup of coffee.
A forenoon of exploration aboard
the derelict did not reveal much that
they had not discovered the night be-
fore. 1t was too wet to go below with
comfort.
Trask had been hoping to discover
a boat, although in what direction he
would have navigated it he had not
the least idea. The pinnacle compass
was smashed and he could find no
other aboard.
But the boats had been swept away,
with the exception Of one that was so
hopelessly stove in that it was good
only for kindling wood.
He had never seen the girl so happy
She appeared delighted with every
thing save her costume. At times she
was in a bantering mood, teasing
him about the goddess of the first
cabin. She played a great deal with
the kitten, which had completely re-
covered its spirits and now followed
her about the deck. She scarcely ever
Joined in watching the sea for ships,
not seeming to care whether they
were discovered or not.
1t was past midday when she
aroused him from an distracted study
of the horizon and shouted gleefully
into his ear:
"Bottlesr'
What about bottles?"
I've found heaps of them. And
corks, too. We're going to send mes
sagesr
"Who tor"
Why, to anybody-everybody! To
ourselves. Oh. could shake you for
standing there laughing
Show me your bottles,'' he said.
She directed him back to the galley
and proudly displayed an assortment
Of bottles, Of all shapes and sizes.
I'm afraid the cook was a person
of bad habits" she remarked as he
set her down. But his bottles are
very useful now. Billy, you run down
into the cabin and see if you can find
some paper and pencils. Wen begin
right away"
He obeyed her and returned pres
emily with the necessary articles. Sid
ney sprawled face down on the deck
and Immediately began the compost.
ton of a message. She filled half a
sheet of paper, rolled it up. slipped it
into bottle and pounded the cork
into place.