The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1929-04-26

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him.
In order to think things over
she has taken a trip to Havana
with MABEL BLAKE, a So
ciaI worker. They meet Eustis
aboard and he begins immediate
Iy to make wild and violent love.
He has asked SybiI for a little
sapphire circIet she is wearing,
proposing that they use it for
a wedding ring. And he tells
her the captain will marry them
there in Havana harbor.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XVI
1.-The exhilaration of Madness
cried Richard. THE ecstacy OF
it,"
And then Sybil looked at Mabel.
Mabel standing there, consterna-
tion on her good, plain face. Sen
sible Nab. Lord, where did sense
get youi
Darling"
Richards voice was low now.
He whispered against the s~oftness
of her neck.
And Mabel turned white as the
painted ropes when Sybil slipped
the ring from her finger and
dropped it in his o~utstretched
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. Il will
Breathlessly she pulled Rich to-
ward her. you never thought Id
do it, did you? Never, never,
never-in your heart you know
you didn't. Well, I VIII I will!"
Then Richard had her in his
arms. and his voice was singing
with joy.
"sybil! Sybil!"
He lifted her off her feet, and
kissed her on high. He swung
her about. And Rugged her wild
". Then, when he was breath
less, he kissed her again.
Restrain yourself. Mr.. Eustis.
Father Firms looking at us"
Primly, with mock solemnity,
she pushed him away.
Why not? Anybody'd look at
YOU. darling. Oh. you wonder
girl. You adorable, lovely thing!
Father Finn-oh, Father Finn.
come meet the bride-Mrs.
Jonesl"
Richard dragged them over.
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 at his side. And a
steward with two little love birds
in a cage.
"Pemit me- said the captain in
his deep bass. "My gift to the
bride"
From his pocket he produced a
panama, fine as linen.
And a hat for the groom"
Another steward came with a
chest in his arms. M
Some embrideries I'd picked up
for my Missus," said the captain.
But brides must be served"
The steward laid the chest at
SYPHILIS feet.
ooh, Captain Hanna, you're too
good to me-" There we're hysteri-
cal tears behind Sybirs laughter.
Mrs. Parkins came bustling up.
my dear, Mrs. Jones just told me.
Here-it's all l have. Just a tiny
gift. oh, yes, you must, my dear.
No-no-don't unwrap it." S h e
whispered in SYPHILIS ear. IT'S a
little bed jacket l had for my
daughter. 1t may come in handy"
The COrrales came, giggling.
Blithe young things-happy and
excited. They kissed Sybil, and
kissed Richard too.
Here. here." he cried. Line
forms on the right. Everybody
who wants to kiss the bridegroom,
please fall in line.
Then there were o kisses.
and more laughter. Until Sybil
saw Mabel, pale and frightened
looking, clutching the rail.
poor old Mabel-she loked posi-
lively green. Sybil threw her
about her.
Excuse Us. everybody. The
ride and the maid of honor must
1ee dressed. And you too, Rich.
wear your white Knockers, and
our very best tie"
re GeVourea her with blazing