The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-02-11
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sIoon to take us. Navy cOur-
tesy. YOU might say, or else we
were too small for the big ship
10 bother with. She stood by
while the Sunrise went through
the formalities of asking who we
were, where from and where
} bound. Then the briggs captain
rave us choice of surrendering or
having our decks raked. Our skip
per wisely chose the former
course, and SO we were not raked
or boarded. They brought US in
to the London docks like hen
bringing in a chicken. take it
we were the first prize of the
war"
"Wherc's the rest of your
crew."
They were all pressed into
service yesterday on 4 water tank
Sloop that was about to start to
the West Indies and short Of
hands. They were told it was that
or government prison for the
duration of the war. Not wishing
TO be buried alive, they chose the
tanker. BY that choice they'll end
up 4 couple OF thousand miles
nearer home. They plan to
escape ~ Jamaica. Of course. But
even If they're held they'll not be
called on to fire at Americans.
The tank carried no guns"
WHY didn't you go with
Them"
81 wasn't wanted. | weigh just |
100 pounds and l confessed
knew nothing of hauling rope. |
They've put me down here till
they can decide what to do with |
me-"
What do you expect them to
90 with you
Exchange me for the first
English officer that's captured
by the United States. told them
how much money my father has"
HAS he got SO much?'
He owns more merchant ships
than any man in Boston. The
little Hardy was one of my ia
theirs brigantines. / was taking a
cruise on her to show my opinion
of Mr.. Madison. A Virginian's
got no right ordering Boston to
close her port"
Hes our president"
But merely a Virginia farmer.
However | get the point now.
I've had some time to think. He
was hoping to punish England by
his embargo. What are your
political views?"
1--WE not got any. Can |
have some water?"
eyes. There's a small key of 1t |
here. Stale but wet. Wait a
minute-Pll defy orders and light |
the lantern"
This ne did, but so awkwardly |
that Jerry, in his feverish thirst,
almost cursed him for his slow
ness. When he had been handed !
the cup of water and had drunk |
it empty, Jerry looked at his ben
efactOr. He saw a slight, fash
ionable-looking youth, as ugly as
Puck, with aristocratic features
and a sardonic expression, but
with eyes that were surprisingly
boyish and friendly. 1t was the
eyes that made Jerry like Cabell |
Banks without reservation.
Banks" he said, my names
Whitfield. I've got to get out of
here. Tonight, mean. There's
girl ;"
THAT one you mentioned?"
this with malicious humor.
NO" said Jerry impatiently,
mot that one. An American.
Polly Chelsey from Connecticut.
We're going to be married when
| can take her home to America. !
She's waiting for me now at the !
Unicorn and Crown Tavern. She |
hasn't got a friend to her name |
in all of London"
Hmm. Very bad business.
Take another cup CT water and |
quit talking. Here, Now
! must blow out the lantern"
Jerry drank the water. al tell |
you I've got TO get out tonight, |
Banks"
And | tell you you can't, Mr.. |
Whitfield. You're a prisoner of |
the strongest navy on earth. and |
the most hard-hearted."
During the ensuing hour while
Jerry cursed his captors, clawed |
at the matches, kicked and pound
ed the bulkheads, the wealthiest
young man in Boston lay quietly
with his eyes closed, as if inf
nitely bored. But when Jerry
Whitfield had fallen heavily to
the deck at last, spent and de-
spairing, Cabell Banks rolled his
own coat for a pillow and put it
under the blood-matted head.
IF you want more water to-
night" he said, "call me. But