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so far ! have been able TO take
it. Hamlet made some pretty
good excuses. The hell of 1t is
We can't ask these Swedes why
they did away with themselves.
Turns to Poems
Then Mr.. Sandburg demon
strated his other gifts. He read
a number of his poems, includ-
ing several for children.
I'VE could go on a long time,
he said, a thought that seemed
not to dismay his audience. 81
brought along this box here,
he said, a declaration that wa.
greeted with applause.
You're very kind and III dC
the best I can," he said.
For about Is minutes, HI
sang and played his guitar
One number at least was no
what anybody ever expected II
hear in the antiseptic Statt
Department Auditorium. L
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old wise man like his friend Mr.
Frost, came to town with 9
reputation merely as a poet
guitarist and biographer OF
Lincoln. He left it with a grow
ing name as a topical sharp
shooter. His favorite target
Ex-PreSideht Eisenhower.
Last night at the by-invita-
ton only gathering be renewed
his fire. I'VE had a most un-
grammatical President for eight
years." he said sternly.
Avid News Reader
The local statesmen, who
haven't heard a partisan sylla-
bic for months, Democratic Ma
tional Chairman John Bailey
among them. laughed apprecia-
lively.
In other ways, the elderly
minstrel established himself as
a New FrontierSman. Obviously
he reads the papers as vora-
ciouSly as any White House
aide.
He is writing a book about
Evening star., 1961-10-27
POETIC SHARPSHOOTER
New Frontier Finds
Friend in Sondburq

letinS arrive at / or 2 o'clock in
the morning and they wake him
up, and he has trouble getting
back to sleep again"
Mr.. Sandburg stood on the
stage of the State Department
auditorium, site of press con-
ferenceS of President and Sec
retary of State. Never has ii
rung with such certaintieS and
challenges and music.
Mesmerized. the men of the
Kennedy cabinet, who cannot
allow themselves the luxury oi
thinking out loud or saying
what they think, listened as
the 83-year-old poet rambleo
through an hour of literary
Evening star., 1961-10-27

criticism. poetry readings and
random irreverenceS towards a
former President.
Honeyed Voice
Sure of his audience as an
old sShakespearean, the white
haired, craggy-faced minstrel
closed with a spiritual that was
calculated to pluck at the
heartstrings of the eminence
before him.
Strumming his guitar, he
sang in his honeyed bass:
I'm your child, Lord Jesus,
I'm your child.
EUery hour, giUe me the
poUer to 90 through
Thus he closed a triumphant,
two-day engagement at the
Capital, which may have made
him rival in the affections of
the White House of another
poet, 87-year-old Robert Frost
who has had it all his own way
up to now.
Mr.. SanGburg, no whimsical
Evening star., 1961-10-27
BY MARY McGRORY
Star Staff Writer

Carl Sandburg began an eve
ming with the gentry of the
New Frontier last night by
publicly expressing his compass
sion for Secretary of State
Rusk, a rare gesture hereaboutS.
Il have a reverence for the
man whose mind has to be
occupied with these insoluble
problems" intoned the bard, as
the Secretary of State. a large,
long-Suffering man who hears
few kind words. beamed up at
him from a seat down front.
He has no rest" continued
Mr.. Sandburg of his host. Bull
Evening star., 1961-10-27
Annual Barbecue

The Prince Georges Forest
Chapter of the Tall CedarS OF
Lebanon will hold its annual
barbecue tomorrow from noon
until 9 pm. at $500 Baltimore
boulevard, College Park, Md
Proceeds will be used for re-
search on muscular dystrophy.
Evening star., 1961-10-27

was a ballad a friend heard
from her cleaning woman.
Great God, I'm feelin' bad,
Great God, I'm feeHn' bad
/ amt got the man /
thought / had"
Il hope" said Mr.. Sandburg
although he looked quite sure
of it, that 1 have left a few
fragments you can keep anc
that will haunt you for a Ions
time"
Evening star., 1961-10-27
CSC Chief to Speak

John w. Macy, jr., Civil Serv-
ice Commission chairman. will
speak on Planning for a
Stronger Career Service" at 8
o'clock tonight at the Naval
School of Hospital Admins
tration in Bethesda Naval Hos
p;ital.
Evening star., 1961-10-27
ADVERTISEMENT.
EE M ALE
PROBLEM

Thousands Of women md speedy re-
lief from the physical distress Of irreg-
ular, scanty, or painful menSes due
to functional disorders by taking
HUMPHREYS "ll"-a gentle, non-hor-
monal, homeopathic remedy. At all
drug stores. No prescription needed.
The Sidney herald., 1961-01-11
ROYAL NEIGHBORS MEET

The RNA had their regular
business meeting January 4 at the
girl scout cabin, at which time
the new officers we're installed
by Elsie Ray, installing officer,
and Alice Sorenson, ceremonial
marshal.
Officers were installed as fol-
lows: Oracle, Dorothy Bahls, Past
Oracle, Amalia Ebersole; vice or
acle, Rose Maltese; chancellor,
Alice Sorenson; recorder, Alma
Murphy; Receiver, Mabel Murphy;
Marshal, Marie Kappel; assistant
Marshal, Elsie Ray; Inner Senti-
mel, Leila Mellinger; Outer Senti-
mel, Agda Foss; Musician, Frances
Haas; Faith, Ada Johnson; Unset
fishness, Nora Peterson; Courage,
Olive Klette. Modesty, Mlalvola
Walburn; Flag Bearer, Nora Rem
ME.
A no-host lunch was served
after the meeting. The next social
meeting will be Wednesday, Janu-
airy Is at 800 at the Girl Scout
) Cabin.
The Sidney herald., 1961-01-11
Price Support Deadline
Is January 81

Farmers interested in govern
ment price support on ~1960-crop
commodities have only until Janu-
airy 81 to obtain loans or pur-
chase agreements, Chairman Ar
thur R. Anderson of the County
Agricultural Sterilization and
Conservation committee said this
week.
Support is available on wheat,
BARLEY, oats, rye, flaXseed and
dry edible beans. The loan rates
and eligibility standards for these
commodities in Richland county
are as follows:
Barley: SO cents per bushel for
Grade No. 2 or better Except mix
ed barley. Discounts for lower
grades down to No. 5 or No. 5
garlicky.
Beans, dry edible: $5.46 per
hundredweight for (class) U. S.
No. l Premium for higher quail
ty; discount of 25 cents per hum
dredweight for No. 2.
Flaxseed: $2.16 per bushel for
No. l Premium for low moisture;
discount for No. 2.
Oats: 80 cents per buShel for
Grade No. 3; premium for higher
quality; discounts for No. 4 on
test weight only, for No. 4 be-
cause of badly stained Or mater
ally weathered" and for garlicky.
Rye: SO cents per bushel for
Grade No. 2 or better or No. 3 on
test weight only. Discounts applic-
able to rye containing more than
$40 of l percent ergot; rye con-
tanning more than l percent ergOt;
Ineligible.
Wheat: $1.7O per bushel for
No. /. Premiums for higher quail
ty; discounts for lower grades
down to No. 4, 5 or sample" on
test weight only but having a
test weight of not less than 40
pounds per buShel. Wheat must
not be mussy, sour, heating or
hot. Discount of 20 cents per bush
el for specified undesirable vari-
cites.
MI. Anderson urged that farm
ers planning to obtain support
make application as soon as pos
sible and those applying for loan
to do so by january Is, 1861, to
help "avoid the rush" that may
occur the last few days of the
month and could make it impos-
sible to process all applications
by the january 81 closing date.
The Sidney herald., 1961-01-11
SIDNEY SADDLE CLUB
A YEARS ACTIVITIES

The January meeting of the Sid
ney Saddle Club was held at the
clubhouse Monday evening with "a
members present. Plans for the
coming year were made after
which the annual election of of
Ulcers was held. Darwin Franz
was elected president; Glib Light
field, vice president; Mrs. Jack
Stip, secretary; Mrs. Bill Ford,
treasurer; o. H. Dayton, Bill Oh
sen, Gladys Bosshard and Cliff
Kalevig, directors. VALLEY Soren-
sen was named as publicity and
entertainment chairman.
The new year presents a pleas
ant outlook with mucln clean,
wholesome entertainment planned
for both old and young.
Saddle club entertainment in
cludes annually a July 4 Rodeo,
chuck wagon dinner at which old
timers are honored (this is held
the first day of the Richland
County Fair), and many riding
activities at the Saddle Club barn
throughout the summer months.
Also fun frolics, trail riders, pa
rades and picnicS.
Membership in the Saddle Club
is open to anyone who wishes to
Join, SO if you are interested in
horses or have children who
would like to ride come out and
join the club.
AT the conclusion ofeeach meet
ing lunch is served and a social
hour enjoyed.
The Sidney herald., 1961-01-11
LONSDALE METHODIST
WOMAN'S SOCIETY
C. TO MEET

The six circles of the LonSdale
Methodist church will meet in the
following homes. The theme for
study will be Looking Backward
- Thinking Forward!
2 p. m. Wed. Jan. Is:
(FirSt two names are hosteSses
and last two are in charge of
program and devotions.
Josephine Circle - Mrs. Don
aid Kingery, Mrs. VIM. Danner;
Mrs. john Cundiff, Mrs. j. M.
Reynolds.
Liv Circle = Mrs. Marvin Ber-
ry, Mrs. Albert Johnson; Mrs. Le-
Roy Galbraith, Mrs. Jack McMor-
is.
Sarah Circle = Mrs. Glayde
YOder, Mrs. Carl Brattin; Mrs. Ed
Edmondson, Mrs. Dudley Stone.
Donna Circle - Mrs. Charles
Hagen, Mrs. Ida Kincaid; Mrs. Pc
ter Anderson, Miss Dorthea An
derSon.
Note: Thurs. Jan. 10, 1880 p. m.
Dorothy Circle = Mrs. John
Burns, Mrs. Walter Dasinger, Mrs.
The Sidney herald., 1961-01-11

Helena = Montana's first lady,
Mrs. Donald c.. Nutter, will open
the governors mansion in Helena
'to all Montana women" at two
teas she plans January rs and
February Is from 3 to 5 those
afternoons.
Names of women who will assist
her will be announced later.
The Sidney herald., 1961-01-11

John Grimstad; Mrs. Glen Hart
man, Mrs. Peter PHau, Mrs. Alvin
Nelson.
1880 p. m. Wed. Jan. Is:
Margaret Circle -
Mrs. Walter Quilting, Mrs.
Ralph Criger, Mrs. Sheriff. Hen
derSon; Mrs. Lester Romo, Mrs.
Mark Fawcett, Miss Mabel Creag-
er.
All women and guests of the
church are most cordially invited
to attend one or more of these
circle meetings at their conven-
fence.
The Sidney herald., 1961-01-11
SIDNEY WOMAN'S
CLUB MEET

The Sidney Woman's Club will
meet at the home of Mrs. Harry
MikelSon Monday, January 16,
1860 ait 7:30 p. m. This is to be
Hobby Mite" under the direction
of Mrs. Grace Hardy, Mrs. Katie
Buckley, Mrs. c.. w. Rasmussen
and Mrs. O'Connor. HostesSes for
the evening will be Mrs. Harry
Mikelson, Mrs. Lucy Fisher, and
Mrs. Norman Shotnakoff.
The Sidney herald., 1961-01-11
Wednesday, January IL, 1861
SIDNEY, MONTANA

Reminders: Remember the 30th
Annual LOWER YELLOW
STONE FEEDER DAY this
Saturday. Jan. l4th. Registra-
ton starts at 500 am. at the
Lalonde Hotel. This is always
a big day in Sidney - you
can't afford TO miss il. End the
day by watching 36 rounds of
boxing at the gym - sponsored
by the JaYcees.
The Sidney herald., 1961-01-11

IF YOU NEVER HAVE IT - YOU'LL NEVER MISS 1T! It's an
old saying, but it is very true. Try it and see. When pay day rolls
around, take out a little e2ch time and put it away in a Savings
Account AtYourFulService Bank - THE SIDNEY NATIONAL
BANK. You'll be amazed how fast it grows earns interest 100!
Save = Save Save Save Save - Save
'"' AT THE SIDNEY NATIONAL BANK
The Sidney herald., 1961-01-11
THE WEATHER."

Total Pep. to date = TT.
Normal for same period .09.
Evening star., 1961-05-27
THE GELMONT

~ :, 1855 arg 9T: NJ II .o
stfie., S56; utils. incl; modsIr
eley. bldg: Res. Mgr" Mrs. Jenes
6HIXNV co. MANAoxnkhsgT
Evening star., 1961-05-27

ISoe C0OD HOPE nc. 0R.-i bas

1869 coon NOPE 8D. S.K.-1 bed
room, liV. rm.. dinetts, kiehSn and
hath; $3.50. WALKER d DUN
LoP. INC. 0T. 3-B06O.
1913 cALVERF 81. NV, AIT. q
3 Tns., kit. and bath: heat and
hot water incl: Se9 80 me. r. h.
AUPPERT. 81. 3.e484.
E94 PORTLAND ST. 8.R.-l bSdfm.,
lY. rm.. din4tts, kitchen and bath;
$e4. WALKER 4 DUNLOP, INC,
S4g0 MINN. AVE. 1E.-2 FmI., Ut,
dlning aFea, bath, newly dec: $50
MONTH. ucIs ALL UTM&. IN
0pen. nEHLOYED C0LORN5
C0uPG19 ONLY; must have real
estate references.
THOS. D. WALSH, INC.
1900 x 1t. NV. n. s.2O4O
APIS. UNFUANISRED-VA,
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Lily. rna,, encl. perch, lse. wGik.in
eloeet, kit. and bath. $50. Titils.
incl; 24.hour eleV. switchhd. yerV.
See res. mgr. Ma. e.9006.
THE TRoPoLITAN
400 Rhode Island Ave. NE.
Newly decorated enc aud tyo bed
room arts. apaiIAble for. inmeN-
ate occupancy. Rents frplA S57 80
INCLUDE all utilities. Tlhis. elev9ter
bldg. has seeretaYiai -REitchboerH.
All aptL are wired for cir cendi-
tioning! Direct bus TO doWnteun
at trent door. Qarage spaees
available. To insect Apply res.
B. r. SAUL co.
92B 18th st. NV. Ma. e:2lOo
1913 =: 81. .N.Ws-1e4f7A.. w.
rm., kit., bath; newly 4seefatsd.
So Mr.. ADAMS, 1879 - st.,
md tleor rear WA. 1881 or
u. a.0096.
lAAS SMBhWAN 81. N.We-AttF1e-
SsIis.,s s;itSsSi SiSs.so. csiI n. n Sszsi4.. "a
7e0 ssh 81. M:W~rApt, 90. CT
aHed, Center Of teNn. / Yn., kit.
and bath: 81 uttle. incl Only
$3.50 no. Mr.. NEb19ANN, ma.
$500.
1855 l3sh 81. ~ TSeqs md
kitchen: ne children, can RA.
6-i66l or OE. z.OeBe.
S434 o ST. B.g-Cei9Fed. <Apt. 2.
huge rear porch. Hat are bot
Mr.. NEUiEASN. Ma. S.670o.
$3.50 I4t1 81. N.W.---5 ke6Tqss. :,
incl. co. S-lpo6. :.
s ssrI H1ATT lSr1.I rI III NM ~ as ssss1e ssss
rd' n.N|s rmS'' kit' anS Hssh::
SS7.6 unfufn. Keys &C ASt. 4,
SSi D q: n:M.. "a. S:Ssis. .
27aO Wa. AVE. N.W.--EfficIaa aey;
med. elevator BLDG: eieae.in leca-
iaE1R iMaES1Rrnss' be IieeihMaiESRSrfse, iis2cf9''es ii2fa Z
ct. nv. pI. 7.B014.
8 BEDRMS.-ADULTS
N.E.J ADULTS OAly - 1sAutifui g.
oonsisting Of iiv Tin., aln, Tm.. Ut.
sI,sso 2 20 fun - bath; ssassnaI ssa sSssIs mel;
130o MASS. ave. n.W.-Coi0re9. 2
4. ms s.tsI, H. As. &C. 4.oiss. ssts 7 81. sGs
'aS aS.II' f''5 1un. sr' !, NM s,s7.7sS 7Ss - g.
6edrm;. hy. I'm, KIT. eAA bath;
eond.. eso tanltor duilnk day On
sH. H5Hsmss:ssst s.stsSr' SrND A. sGf1H CO.
I7tK KND C0LT1zhI1 -. I'M,
1857 Fuller St.--2 u4g, hit, bah,
gorSn: $50. WELDON Co. fE.
7:42ll.
6Ie 2sfd q. NM, At, 1-V1eaSt.
dintfts. 81. AID ISik. sf1se nd ana
ssittIE1H ssittIE1 Co. w. s:ssaass. sssaas sNND a.
18th and dirard Sts. NV.
Colored-2 ana ) Rm. Apts.
Kitchen and bath; Aeply dseorated;
relefeneeB; no dhildrSn. AHc
REALTY Co. NC, 20. $3.50
2716 PORTER ST. NV.
BLOCK EAST CONN. AVE.
LiV. .rm., 2 bedTms., din. rm., kit,
hath; SIPS, utils. incl; eff-atrest
HssiHRT HAKsVkY' INC.
ol2 17tA O.. NV. RM. 7-i60b
ar wv a ls1V 4 We a I0@r9 ~ -
Evening star., 1961-05-27

Baldwin Baby GRAND. 10. 1-1l2o
~ SETS; portable only, broken dr
IA or II IN. preferred, Cash. Cal
IA. 5-1716. s am. 70 IL pm.
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CATTLE AND LIVEST0eK

BEAUTIFUL friendly bay mare,
excellent conformation, greee
hunter, years, ridden and
trained BY hiSh-school riding club
Eirl. S2gS to loving new owner.
Evening star., 1961-05-27
FURNITURE F0R RENT
APIS. FURNISMED-D.e.

ABOVE SOLDIERS HOME, NJ
LIST fir. Of duplex; bdrm.. extras
Evening star., 1961-05-27
THE WILLSON1A
1880 X ST, NV.

Lly. rna., encl. perch, lss. wGlk .in
mol: 2l.hour eiey. sWttckbd. SefT,
see res. mgr. Ma. 9.9096.
Evening star., 1961-05-27
GOAL, WOOD, FUEL Oil

WANTED, prime black walnut Va-
neer logs Tor export, top diameter
Is in and up. Doyle scale, mini
JANIS HI% Il. f. 1oaNSoN. 1os se; fTSnssst T1ssy;t
Landing Post Office, Nd, phone
West River, uN. 7-6166.
Evening star., 1961-05-27
THE METROPOLITAN
400 Rhode Island Ave. NE.

NsMly dsssratsd I ,;s e: e. sgS tEo IA. q;
sSS@ re oesSs:nsy ss:; ssa!sSis R.Sss is5 i S%s
incIuSs al Itilitiss.- This eisvstsI
Bldg. has seeFetaEil1 7ERitchbesln
All aptE. are wired for alr cendi-
tioning! Direct bus to downtown
at 1ront door. Garage -spaeez
available. To insect, Apply res
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she pulled into Leavenworth. As
usual, number of people were
on hand to meet her.
Immediately after the boat was
made fast, Carlson set to work
with the steam winch unloading
some of the heaviest freight
which was on the lower deck,
Captain Marsh instructed the
passengers concerning the boats
departing time, which would be
at two o'clock some four hours
later. There would be only one
warning whistle, and that would
be at one forty-five.
There was variation of civil
ians on hand to meet the boat.
Also, some twenty u. S. Soldiers
were there with their freight
wagons. Still others we're there
but they were the usual curious
ones who seem to be everywhere.
As Tom stood on the dock he
noticed standing up against a
building to his right, an Indian
who had been there since the
boat had locked. He wore buck
skin shirt and fringed breaches
of the same material. His long,
black braids were smooth and
glossy in their uncovered style.
On his not very large feet were
typical Indian-made moccasins.
In his belt, at the left front,
hung an eight-inch bladed knife
sheathed in leather. The Indians
hand rested on the shield con.
tinuously. He stood very much
at ease and seemed to notice
nothing in particular.
Among those who were ready
to take passage on the Sioux
Lady, to replace the thirty-five
who had left her at Leavenworth,
were five men who were standing
or trying to stand near the gang
way, which was about twenty feet
from Tom. These men were all
of good size and well dressed.
One, who was very evidently the
leader, wore a derby hat, swal.
lowtail coat, black pants, vest
and white shirt. In the front of
his stiff shirt he was very ably
flashing a large diamond. Also,
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How many kegs?"
aSaventy five"

How many kegs?"
Seventy five"
"You got room for five of u.s."
"Yes, / have your request and
your passage is all fixed. You
may go aboard anytime. We will
pull. in about an hour"
"All right, old man, we'll see
YOU"
Captain Marsh went aboard.
He stopped near the gangway
and talked with Nora Galloway
who was standing there alone
During the conversation between
the captain and Miss Galloway,
Tom heard one of the wise boys
remark, Look, Bill at that red
headed filly the cap is talking
Ito. Amt that something, and
I'll bet she is lonesome"
"Yeh, i been watching that,
and you birds watch me, when
we get aboard"
Maybe she's got a man. That
good looking a baby wouldn't be
going upstream without one"
Continued
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on his left hand rested another
likeness of fairyland. The big
black cigar he was chewing cinch-
ed Toms idea that he was a per-
feet slicker. The four other men
were not dressed quite so well
or flashy, but they had been
drinking and were feeling just
right to want their wise sayings
and doings to be noticed by ev-
eryone. Two had TASKS in their
hip pockets and they made sure
that all who were present knew
it. Also, the Navies (revolvers)
on their belts did not go I'M
noticed.
As Captain Marsh came out of
the company office where he had
been since the boat locked and
walked toward his charge, he
was hailed by the so-called high
mogul of the five.
"Hey Skipperl Have you got
a consignment of freight from
Higgins at st. Louis to Rossman
at Fort Benton?"
Eyes, have"
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the Trading Post. While they
were there the captain introduc-
ed Tom to some of his Uncle
EarPs old cronies. Their welcome
to him was very cordial indeed,
even tho his response was IA
Their slow. In fact, If he had not
had confidence in the captain
he would have been even slower
to reciprocate. As 1t was though,
he partook in a couple of drinks
and bought one in return, during
their visit to the Silver Dollar
Saloon.
The captain completed his
transactions at the Post. Tom
purchased a few new clothes,
then the two went back to the
boat and boarded ii for the night.
The next two days Tom stood
most of the time by the rail on
the upper forward deck. How.
ever, when stops were made at
the wood yards to take on more
fuel, he like all the others seem.
ed to enjoy getting as far back
as possible so they could watch
the deck and wood yard hands
load the cord wood. These stops
were of about thirty minutes du.
ration. On the average, about
ten cords of wood were loaded.
Seemingly, Tom noticed no one
but had particular pains been
taken to watch those large grey
eyes, one could have seen them
follow every movement of Nora
Galloway when she was on deck.
They did not gaze openly, but
this young Missourian had learn
ed to do lot of looking without
telling all of his neighbors about
it. He was a quiet person and
did not have all of the training
necessary to 60 into the new
world, to which he was heading
but he had a good head and all
of his life he had been able to
figure things to his advantage.
Miss Galloway was one person
who was soothing to his eyes but
he did not intend to let anyone
know it.
At ten am. of the fifth day
that Tom was on the Lady Sioux,
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Tom" broke in Captain Marsh,
MFR. Galloway is a good man for
you 10 know as he Is an official
Of the w. G. Baker Company, a
big name in the fur business up
where you are heading"
Yes. we have our share of the
fur trade" assured Mr.. Gallo
way. by the way, Mr.. Wingate,
do you know what you will do
when you get to Fort Benton2'
~No." drawled Tom, Just going
TO look things over"
Daddy" interrupted Nora,
Maybe you can give him a job
at the company"
Yes, for a Wingate I am sure
that can be arranged"
There you are. Tom" said the
captain confidently. You have
been on the boat three and a
half hours and have the promise
of a job from a real outfit" The
captain spoke now TO Mr.. Gallo.
way. Gal, IL you and Nora will
excuse Tom and me. ! want TO
show Tom where he can hang
his hat when he gets tired OF
this deck"
Yes, Marsh, certainly and We
will see you later, Wingate. Very
nice TO have met you"
Thank you, and the same to
you and Miss Nora" answered
Tom bowling. He followed the
captain through the center of the
boat, up a flight of stairs and to
the front of the second deck.
Here the captain opened a door
marked Captains Quarters. +"
They stepped inside.
These are my quarters and ]
seldom share them with anyone, |"
began the captain. But this is
an instance when / am glad to
do H. In the first place every
available bunk on the boat is
full and some thirty are bedded
down on the deck. You can have
the bunk on your left. When we
get 10 Independence you better
make a few necessary purchases
for yourself, so that you will
have a change of clothes. am
sure We will make il all right. I"
Thanks, that's mighty nice of
you sir, TO offer me part of your
room but / really don't need II.
] can sleep out there with the
rest of those people. I'm not a
baby. can sleep any place, and
it won't be the first time either
that I didn't have a bed inside.
I don't want to be a bother to
you or anyone else. All I am
asking is to ride upriver on this
boat and / intend to pay my way,
too. How much is il and I'll pay
you now?"
Now, now. you don't need TO
pay me yet We will tend TO that
later. As for sharing my bunking
place, I wouldn't miss this OPP
portunity for the world. I have
been too good a friend Of Sour
dough Wingate's to ever let a
relative Of his sleep on deck, on
a boat Of my command. Here is
where you will bunk for now.
Maybe after We pass Leaven-
worth / can scare up a place for
you, so that you won't have to
put up with me. You'll soon find
out that a boat skipper don't
sleep much and that he is a
very noisy man"
Noise don't bother me and I
will stay here IL you say so, but
/ sure don't want TO put you out"
Just make yourself at home
around here. Tom, and / will see
you later. There is only one thing
I must mention. That desk" and
he pointed 10 a rather large oak
desk up against the wall, front
center. lis private property. Don't
touch anything on il. That's
where I keep papers, charts and
the like. must know right where
i can put my hands on them.
Outside Of that make yourself
al home and make the best Of IT,"
With those last remarks, Cap
tain Marsh went about his bust