The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-02
TheAmateurG Gentleman
BY Jeffrey FarnoI'

or song. and so, eventually he found
himself in a road where stood
weather. beaten hnger-post, with its
two arms widespread and point
ing:
TO LONDON. TO HAWKHURSI
Here Barnabas paused a while,
and barred MS head as one who
stands on hallowed ground. And
looking upon the weather-Vorn
fnger-post, he smiled very tenderly,
as one might who meets an old
friend. Then he went on again I'M
III he came 10 a pair Of tall iron
gates. hospitable gates that stood
open as though inviting him TO en-
ter. Therefore he went on, and
thus presently espied low, rambling
house Of many gables, about which
we're trim lawns and stately trees.
Now as he stood looking at this
house, he heard a voice near by,
deep. rolling bass appraised in song.
Following the direction of this
voice. Barnabas came TO a lawn
screened from the house by hedges
Of clipped yeW. At the further end
Of this lawn was a small building
which had been made to look as
much as possible like the after-cabin
Of ship.
NOW, before this building, his
~ blue coat laid by, his shirt
sleeves rolled up, his glazed hat
on the back Of his head. was the
bo'sun. polishing away at small,
brass cannon that was mounted on
a platform, and singing Justify as
he worked SO loudly did he sing,
and 50 engrOssed was he. that he
cid not look up until he felt Barna-
has touch him Then he started,
turned. stared, hesitated and, finally,
broke into a smile.
All, it's YOU. sir-the young gem
man as bore away for Lon'on along
side Master Horatio, his lordship!"
Yes" said Barnabas, extending
his hand. how are you, bo'sun?"
Hearty. sir, hearty, I thank ye"
Saving which he touched his fore
head, rubbed his hand upon his
trousers. looked at it, rubbed it again,
and finally gave it to Barnabas,
though with an air Of apology.
Been making things a bit ship
shape, sir, count o. this here day
being a Occasion-but I'm hearty,
sir. hearty, I thank ye"
And the captain" said Barnabas
with some hesitation. How is the
captain?"
The cap'n, sir" answered the
bosun. the cap'n is likewise
hearty"
"And-Lady Cleone-is she well, is
she happy?"
why. sir. she's as Apply as can be
expec t e d-under the circum-
stances
What circumstances"
Love. sir"
"Lovei" exclaimed Barnabas,
why. Bo'sun-what do you mean7"
I mean, sir, as she's fell in love
at last"
How do you know-who with
where is she-?"
We'll. sir, I know on account o.
or lowness o sperrits-noticed it
for week or more
"But-in love-with whom? Can
I see her? Where is she? Are you
sure?"
Well. sir,-I are MT quite sure,
seeing as there are so many on EN-
in 'er wake, but 1 think-and I 'ope,
as its is Lordship. Master Horatio."
"Ah!" said Barnabas, his frown-
ing brow relaxing.
If it amt 'em,-why then it's
mutiny,-that's what it is, sirl"
INSTALLMENT SEVENTY - TWO
"NEUTINY?"
wi "Ye see, sir" the Bo'sun went
on 10 explain. orders is orders, and
if she don't love Master Horatio-
well. she ought TO.
'Why?"
Because they was made for each
other. Because they was promised
10 each other years ago. 1t were
all arranged an settled 'twiXt Mas
ter Horatio's father, the earl. and
Lady Cleone's guardian, the cap'n.'
TO Be COntinued)
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