The Indianapolis times., 1928-09-10


DHrsely to make wild and violent love. He
has, asked sybil for a little sapphire
eteS thew use sN it for weddins ip1Ss Tin@s And
! he tells her the captain will marry them
there in Havana harbor.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XVI
"T@HE eXhiliration of madness!"
l. cried Richard. "The esctasy
of It'll"
And then Sybil looked at Mabel
+ Mabel standing there, CONSERVATION
On her good, plain face Sensible
NAB. Lord, where did sense get
you!
"Darling!"
Richards voice was low now. He
whispered against the softness of
y her neck.
And Mable turned white as the
, painted ropes when Sybil slipped
the ring from her finger and
dropped in it his outstretched hand.
A baby breeze tossed her hair, and
blew her skirts. Her eyes were
flashing, and her cheeks were pink
as the stewards roses. She laughed
recklessly.
"All right" she cried. 'I will"
Breathlessly she pulled Rich toward
her. You never thought I'd do it,
did you? Never, never, never--in
your heart you know you didn't.
Well, will! will"
Then Richard had her in his
arms, and his voice was singing
with JOY.
"Sybill Sybil!"
He lifted her off her feet, and
kissed her on high. He swung her
about. And hugged her wildly. Then,
when he was breathless, he kissed
Cher again.
Restrain yourself, Mr.. Eustis.
Father Finn's looking at U.s."
Primly, with mock solemnity, she
pushed him away.
why not? Anybody's look at
you, darling. Oh, you wonder girl.
You adorable, lovely thing! Father
Finn-oh, Father Finn. Come meet
the bride-Mrs. JoneS!"
d ICHARD dragged them over.
IN And there was a great deal of
shaking hands, and Mrs. Jones ran
to tell Alice. Father Finn solemnly
and sweetly blessed them.
BY and by Captain Hanna came,
spick and span in shining white,
with Tina, the boats monkey mas
, cot, in a bright red coat and cap,
hopping along by his side. And
steward with two little love birds in
a cage.
Permit me-" said the captain in
his deep bass. my gifts to the
hride.'
From his pocket he produced a
panama, fine as linen.
- And a hat for the groom"
Another steward came forward
with a chest in his arms.
"Some embroideries I picked up
;, for my Missus," said the captain.
But brides must be served"
The steward laid the chest at Sy-
bills feet.
"Oh, Captain Hanna, you're too
good for me-" There were hyster-
ical tears behind SYPHILIS laughter.
Mrs. Parkins came bustling up.
"My clear, Mrs. Jones just told me.
Here--it's all have. Just tiny
gift. Oh, you, you must, my dear.
:, No-no-dont unwrap it," She
whispered in Sybils ear. "It's a
little bed jacket I had for my
daughter. 1t may come in handy"
The Corrales came, giggling.
Blithe young things-happy and ex-
cited. They kissed Sybil, and kissed
Richard too.
Here, here!" he cried. Line
forms on the right. Everybodys
who wants to kiss the bridegroom,
please fall in line
Then there were more kisses,
and more laughter Until Sybil saw
@Mabel, pale and frightened looking,
clutching the rail-
Poor old Mabel-she looked posi-
lively green. Sybil threw her arm
about her.
Excuse us, everybody. The bride
and the maid of honor must get
dressed. And you too, Rich. Wear
your white knickers. and your very
best tie"
He devoured her with blazing
. eyes, and implored like suppliant.
"Give me another kiss, Sib."
Mono more. Run along, SIM
pleton. No-can't come to the
brides boudoir today. Go on-get
outI Nab and I have lot to do"
But he went with them to their
and held her to him,
'SXnd kissed her madly.
y n
VXTHEN he had gone, Sybil closed
w the door, and stood with her
back against it. Mabel had sunk
Imply on her berth, and was fan
ming herself listlessly.