Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1930-02-21


must eat and drink all he can"
There's limit somewhere" Bet
tington warned.
"That's the difficulty" the capitalist
admitted. There was already that
burning sensation at the pit of his
stomach.
elements !" he called. "a little of
that old cognac; not pony--bring it
in a cocktail glass;"
elements seems remarkable man."
Bettington hazarded. He was anxious
to know more of him.
"a disbarred lawyer" Railway an
swered. "Had a gambling place of
the highest class at Saratoga. once.
sHe must have lost 1t all or he wouldn't
need to attend to the catering and so
on, and wear livery. Odd smile of
his, isn't it? l believe it's kind Of
paralysis. Reminds me Of that old
phrase we used to hear of the smile
that wouldn't come off,"
Under the influence of the old
French brandy, Railways discomfort
was dulled. He was beginning to find
Bettington was an entertaining talker
when he chose, and frowned when
Clements said that trillfng accident
to a member of the crew demanded
the doctors attendance.
Bettington followed Clements with
justifable misgivings. Suppose he
should find that some bad accident
called for skill not at his command.
Would his crude flrst-aid methods be-
tray him to the alert eye of the Boss?
"What is it?" he demanded. as he
followed Clements through the saloon
door.
"That id Unwin boy" the other
said impatiently. Hes nuisance to
the men. l don't think it's anything
bad"
Bob, looking very pale, had scalp
wound. Examination proved it to be
less serious than the forecastle had as
sumed. The dressing of it was we'll
within Bettington's range of skill. He
had tied miles Of bandages in his day.
"Now, my lad" he said kindly, show
did this happen?"
Bob explained that Sam wanted a
photograph of his sister, and when
he would not give 1t, had taken it by
force and in the struggle knocked
him down. Bob was very miserable.
await here" Bettington commanded.
"I'll see what can be DONE"
Captain Hallett received him, as
usual, with great deal of suspicion.
Bettington explained the nature Of the
accident and its cause.
IF you would allow this lad, Bob
Unwin, to take advantage of your
nephew's kindness and berth with him
in the wireless room, where there is
plenty of space, should be greatly
obliged"
That's clever way of planting
spy amongst u.s." sneered Hallett.
How am l to know what you are
saying is trueF'
Bettington set guard on his tenn
per- He tried to realize how Hallett
must be chagrined continually by the
authority which Clements was al.
lowed.
"But the boy is the brother of your
owners secretary"
HE stays where he is" said Hal
lett.
Zone minute" Bettington cried.
Ever since I've been aboard you've
shown hostility to me. There has
been absolutely no reason for 1t. Why
have you done SOP
Because you're friend of Glenn
ents, and he has undermined me with
Mr.. Railway, as I've no doubt you are
trying to-"
'I've not given you enough thought
for that" Bettington answered; "but
may as well warn you, shall ask
Mr.. Railway to let that boy come out
of the forecastle."
He sought out Railway and put the
thing before him.
ado as you please" Railway said
idly.
Bettington went back to his first
patient.
I've got leave for you to shift your
quarters. The wireless operator told
your sister he'd take you in hand.
Take my advice, and keep out of peo-
pies way. l refer particularly to the