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cm mun. nnamg that there wu ’ “Gosh!" he laid in a sortâ€"(itâ€"nnbelldv- nothing more that he could do. went j In; whisper. “Hal-thy. Ire you WW hat to 1:» cable station. The storm 1 top}? “toned her every movement with a an at worahlptul wonder and seemed a ho thhkinz hard. Captain Darla, although teellng a lit- tle better, was still very weak, and his ahter and Captain Perez were with Urn. Jonah soon returned to the Mayo homestead to. actas terryman tor Dr. Palmer-when the latter should arrive. and Ralph. finding that there was the room, and seemed to be struck i .eechleu, for he said scarcely a word ,3 while she dosed him with hot drinks, 5 rubbed his shenlder~the bone was not ‘ taken. buttherewasabmlsetheren? N; u a saucerâ€"with the liniment and E and. him generally comfortable. Ho. The captain was the most surprised at all when Mrs. Snow appeared. Ho dressed in a suit belonging to the comm'amlant. was stretched upon 1 an in the front room. Hrs. Snow took charge at once ot the and men, and the overtaxed Miss Pa- tience was glad enough to have her do it. Luther Davis was in bed, and Captain Eri. after an hour’s sojourn In the same snug harbor. had utterly refused to stay there longer. and now. M bandages. a hot water bottle. mus- tard. a bottle of liniment and numerous other things likeiy to be of use. {Ralph and Captain Perez were an:- prised men when the housekeeper. dripping. but cheerful. appeared on the She set about getting ready with a i vim and attention to detail that proved I that her “fidgets” had not affected her common sense. , She was pale and her ‘ hands trembled a little. but she took a ? covered basket and packed in it cloth ? nan started off to tell his yamâ€"upset lye. that's all. I mustn’t be such a “Why. Mrs. Snow," she exclaimed, ”what is it?” The lady from Nantucket hastily rose and wiped her eyes with her apron. “0h. nothin’,” she answered. with an attempt at a smile. “I’m kind of Mgety this mornin’. and the way that “I guess it Pashy Davis can stand It I can. Elsie, will you come and help me git ready, while. Josiah' s har- nesaln'. 9" As they entered the chamber above Elsie was thunderstrnck to see her companion seat herself in the rocker and cover her face with her hands. “But It ain't fit weather for you to be out in. You’ll git soakin' wet.” “I want you to stay here with Elsie.” line said. "There's no tellin’ how long I may be gone. Josiah '1] drive me down. won’t you, Josiah?” flex-e was no lack of enthusiasm In the “able seaman's" answer. The boy was only too glad of the chance. But the housekeeper xherely waved him aside. “Why. Mrs. Snow,” expostulated Captain Jerry, “you mustn’t go down there. The doctar’s goln’, and I'll go, and Pashy’s there already." “Why. no, I wa‘n't. I ain’t been to my store this mornin', and I’m 'traid I ought to be there." “Then, Josiah, you'll have to harness 0311’] and take me down. I mustn't wait another minute.” the news. “That's dreadful! I musit go right down there, mustn‘t I? The poor tellers. '" Mrs. Snow rose to her feet quietly, but with a determined air. “Are you goin' right back soon's you've got the doctor, Mr. Mayo?” she , “Dear. dear, dear!" exclaimed Cal» kin Jerry, completely demoralized by “Luther is ha'f drownded and froze,” concluded Abner, “and the cap'n got a hang with an oar when they jumped out of the dory that, Perez is afraid. broke his arm. I’m goin’ right back to git Dr. Palmer. They tried to tele- ’hone him, but the wire's down.” Then. In answer to the hurried ques. dons of Captain Jerry and Elsie, Mr. Mayo told the whole story as fat as he knew it. Mrs. Snow said nothing, but sat with her hands still clasped in her lap. “And Cap'n Hedge and Luther Davis are over at the station pretty nigh dead. It It wa'n't for the cap‘n. Luther 'd have (one too. Er! took a dory and went on and picked him up. Perez come over to my house and told us about it. and Pashy‘s gone back with him to lee her brother. I didn’t go down to the store this mornin', ’twas stormin" no. but as soon as I heard I harnessed up to come and tell you.” Go on "' The bearer of lll tidings. gratified at the result of bls first attempt. pro- ceeded deliberately: An cxvlamallon from Mu. Snow In. tumult-d him. The homckeopor clasped Io:- huuda together tlxhtly and sank Into a chalr. She was very whlte. '1an ran to her. "What is ll. Mrs. Snow?" she asked. “Nothln’. nothln'! Go on. Mr. Mayo. “Cap'u Burgess." he said. "I've got oomethln‘ to ten you-mmethln‘ awful. The whole "to mvln' crfiw but one It drowndod. and Car“: Er! mugs“â€" But Sir. Mayo bad Important news to communicate. and he did not intend to lose the cited or his «nation by wringing it without due pupintion. 80 took oi! his hat and mitten‘s and solemnly declined at profited chair. boarder '3" “Hello. Abnerl". exclaimed Captain Jerry u the newcomer stopped to knock the snow from his boots before coming in. “What have you done to Perez? Goih‘ to keep him for a steady (Continued from Page 4.) “If: Abner Mayo's horse." he saiu “Maybe it's Perez comin’ home." It was not Captain Perez, but Mr. Iayo himself. Cash or Cure PAGE TWO “Yes. " The answer was short. but u was convincing. Captain Er! rose to his feet. There were tears in her eyes, but she did not wipe them away. “Yes." she said. ‘ “Think now, Mal-thy. I ain’t v young. and I ain‘t very rich." ' “What am I?" with a llttlo sinlle. “And you really think you~ could be happy it you was the wire of an old codger like me?" The housekeeper‘still looked out of the window. but she answered simply. “I don't know." “It does. It does go. Max-thy, we‘ve been happy together while you‘ve been here. Do you b’lieve you could be hapâ€" py with me alwaysâ€"if you married me, I mean?" Mrs. Snow turned and looked at him. 3 spoken. 3 “And to think that you might have been drownded the same as the rest.” . she said. ‘I knew somethin’ was hap- j penin‘ . I jest felt it. somehow. I told Elsie I was sure of it. I couldn’t ' mink of anything but you all the tore- ‘ noon." The captain sat up on the couch. “Max-thy,” he said In an awed tone. , “do you know what I was thinkin’ of . when I was pullin' through the wust of It this mornin’? I was thinkin’ of you. I thought of Luther and the rest I of them poor souls. of course, but I 1 thought or you most or the time. It kept comin' back to me that it I went under I shouldn’t see you agin. And you was thinkin' of me!" I “Yes. When that Mayo man said he had awful news I felt sure 'twas you he was goin' to tell about. I never fainted away in my life that I know of, but I think I most tainted then." “And you cared as much as that?” S‘Yes.’l Somehow both were speaking quiet- ly, but as if it was useless longer to keep back anything. To speak the ex. act truth without reserve seemed the most natural thing In the world. “Well. well. well!” said the captain reverently and still in the same low. tone. “I said once afore that I b‘lieved you was sent here. and now I'm sure of It. It seems almost as it you was sent to me, don’t It?" “It's you that's been kind,” said the captain. “You’ve made a home for me, somethin’ I ain’t had store sence I was a boy.” ' Mrs. Snow went on as it he had not “You've made me happier'n I’ve been for years. You’ve been so kind thatâ€" that”â€" She stopped and looked out of the window. “Well, Jerry hadn’t ought to have let you come." “Let me come! I should like to have seen him try to stop me. The ideal Where would I be it ’twa’n’t helpin’ you, after all you've done for me?" “I’ve done? I haven’t done any- thing!” l. “Yes, and he would have gone, too, It it hadn't been for you. And you talk about my takin risks!” lul !" Lute’s grip on the centerboard that saved him. It’s an awful thingâ€"aw- “And you. cared as much as that?" “That’s right. There was four or live there when we saw her rust. ’Twas 1 “Yes. a little. The schooner was from ’ Maine, bound to New York. Beside. her own crew the had some Italian- ahoard-coal handlers. they was, goin’ over on a Job (or the owner. Cap'n Da- vie am he use right away that the lifeboat would he overloaded. but he ; had to take ‘em all; there wn‘n‘t time for a second trip. He made the schoon- er‘a crew and the others lay down in the boat whore they wouldn't hinder the men at the care. but when they not Jest at the tall 01‘ the ahoai. where the sea was heaviest. them ltailans loot: their head: and commenced to “and I up and yell. and that thing you know 3 she Iwung broadside on and capsized. Pashy lays Luther don’t say much more. but she ledges from what hi I l does say that some or the men hung on with him for awhile. but was washed at and drownded." "That's so. And they were all alive and hearty this momin‘. It‘s an awful thing for Luther. Has he told u:- thing yit ’bout how it come to hap- pen?" 1e to his feet. ' J photos-mph. l in a sort or nnbellevâ€" he went out army, are you wiuln' 1116!!!!" 0‘ ”If; mew! :V“ ‘. ----..~..~.W.;4;; and the Boston dailies received the news of the loss of the life savers and the crew or the schooner. And they made the most of it. Senntionnl items were scarce just then. and the editors welcomed this one. The life saving station end the house by the shore were besieged by photo; mphers and newspaper men. Captain Er! indigent): refused to pose for his photmph. no he was “snapped" a he went out to the horn. endhad the‘ pleunre or seeing simmer him-J was isolated for two days. Then com- munication was established once more. It the announcement of Captain Pe- rez's engagement caused no surprise. that of Captain Erl's certainly did-â€" surprise and congratulation on the part of those let into the secret. for it was decided to say nothing to outsid- ers as yet. Ralph came over that evening, and they told him about it, andhewaaaspleaaedaathereat. The storm had wrecked every wire So they shook hands. and Captain Ed, with a troubled look at his friend, went out. After he had gone Captain Jerry got up and danced three steps of an improvised jig, his face one broad “El-i.” he said, “I ain't mad. I won't say my teelin’s ain't hurt, 'causeâ€" 'causeâ€"well, never mind. It a wife and a home ain't for me, why, I ought to be glad that you’re goin' to have ’emt I wish you both luck and a good v’yage. Now, don't talk to me for a few minutes. Let me git sort of used to it.” “I feel small enough 'bout the way I've treated you, Jerry." continued Captain Eri. “I didn't mean toâ€"bnt there, it’s done, and all I can do is say I’m sorry and that I meant to give you your chance. I shan't blame you it you zit mad. not ‘a bit, but I hope you won’t." Captain Jerry sighed. When he spoke it was in a tone of sublime forgive- r Upon Captain Jerry’s face settled the Hook of one who accepts the melan- ; choly inevitable. He sat down again. “I s’posed she would." he said, with a sigh. "She's known me for quite a spell now, and she's had a chance to see what kind of a man I be. Well, what else did you do? Ain't settled the weddin’ day. have you?” This with marked sarcasm. “Not yit. Jerry, you've made a mis- take. I didn’t ask her for you." “Didn’t ask herâ€"didn'tâ€" ”What are you talkin’ ’bout then 1’" ., “I asked her for myself. She's (oin’ to marry me.” The sacrificcha sacrifice no longer- sat silent. but curious changes of ex- pression were passing over his race- surprise, amazement, tenet and now a sort or grieved resignation. “She said yes to what I asked her.” was the reply, with a half smile. a week, and the least you could have done, seems to me. would have been to wait and give me the chance. _What did she say?" he asked suddenly. o “I was jest goin' to 1e" you'that you won’t have to ask. I've been talkin’ to her myself. and”â€" The sacrifice sprang out of his chair. “Eri Hedge." he exclaimed Indignant- 1y, “I thought you was a friend of mine! I give you my word I'd do it in “Now, Eri,” he protested. “’tain't fair to keep pesterin’ me like this. I know I ain't said nothin’ to her yit, but I’m goin’ to. I had a week, any- how, and it ain’t 1111’! over. Let me alone till my time is up. can’t you ?” Vaguely wondering what the private 'conversation might be, Jerry followed his friend upstairs. When they were in the room Captain Eri closed the door and faced his companion. He was confused and stammered a little as he said, “Jerry, I’veâ€"I've got some- thin' to say to you ’bout Mrs. Snow.” Then it was Captain Jerry's turn to be confused. As soon as he had warmed his hands and told the story of the wreck and rescue he said: “Jerry, come up to my room a minute, won’t you? I’ve got somethin' I want to say.” ed. He did not look his friend in the face, and most or his conversation was addressed to Elsie. For a man who had been described as “halt dead" Captain Erl looked very well. lndeed.. Jerry ran to help him tram the carriage, but he jumped out himself and then assisted the house- keeper to alight with an air of proud proprietorshlp. He was welcomed to the house like a returned prodigal, and Captain Jerry shook his well hand un- til the arm belonging to it seemed like- ly to become as slit! and sore as the other. While this handshaking was going on Captain Eri was embarrass- Lam and Captain Jerry were kept busy that afternoon. Ab- ner Mayo‘a nun spread quickly. and people gathered at tho pontoaico. the atom and the bil- liard mm to discuss it. Some of the men. notably Cy Wax-nor and nut. Smith. local ropmontatlvu o! the bit Boston daiilaa. hurrimi o!!! to the lite lavina atatiun to not the tact: at am hand. Other: came down to talk with Captain Jerry and Elsie. when Danioi ploddod tin-ouch tip gate. drawing the buggy containing Josiah. Mu. Snow and Captain Eri. “Jerry!" he moaned distreumlly. “I clan forgot. l'fe gong back on'Jem!” they were about to start for home Captain Eri suddenly struck his thigh a resounding slap. “It ain't so much that,” replied the captain serenely. “It's the pay I got for takin’ it.” When the doctor saw Perez alone he asked the latter to keep a close watch on Captain Eri‘s behavior. He said he was afraid that the exertion and ex- posure might have elected the cap- tain‘s brain. ‘ Perez, alarmed by this caution, did watch his friend very closely. but he saw nothing to frighten him until u expectedtoflndyou natonyonrbnck, and you look better than I’ve soon you for years. Taking a salt-water both In midwlnter must agree with you." When Dr. Palmer came he found Luther Davis still ln bed, but Ed was up and dmsed, anthem m such a quiet air of hspplness about him that the man of medicine was m again Mrs. Snow said “Yes." “Good Lord, man." he exclaimed, “I CHAPTER XXI. with chart. . ‘ nun-cw hit? 53% m wfiwfgfifl ‘ [Make Your tained in the desk of a healthy school- boy. The raised lid shut on the light from the window. and the desk's in- terior was rather dark. They had to grape 1n the corners, end oceaiondly their hands touched. Iva-,7 time this heppened Buph thought of the decision that he nut Inn do soon. H. We «(1th more when. m- 52.99.3155“ “I "Teacher. “Why, I’m sure I don't know what it can he." replied Elsie. “Josiah has beengonetorsomeume,andheaau nothing to me about 1 " “Perhaps it u in his desk.” suggest- ed Ralph. “Suppose we look." So they looked, but found nothihg more than the new assortment con- wished me to all in: it.” Ralph remembered he did not know what he was to get. When he reached the school he climb- ed the stairs and opened the door. ex- pecting to and Josiah alone; Instead there was no one there but Elsie. who was sitting at the deck. She sprang up as he entered. Both were somewhat “Certainly," was the repli. And it wag pot until the captain had zone that “Mr. Hazeltlne, it It ain't too much trouble would you mind steppln‘ up to the schoolhouse when you‘ve done your errand? I've left somethln’ there with Josiah, and I'd like to have you sit it. Will you ?" “Humph! I thought you didn't care much for them things." ~ «p “I don’t. " "" ' Both seemed to be thinking, and nel- ther spoke again until they came to the grocery store, where Hazeltine stopped. saying that he must do an errand for Mr. Langley. They said good night. and the captain turned "my. I!" came quickly back and said: “No.” Iv ‘ Silence again. Then Ralph said: “The other position captain, is very much ' like this one in some respects. It will place me in a country town, even ’ smaller than Orham, where there are few young people, no amusements and no society in the fashionable sense or the word.” ! 1 “Well, that's pretty fine, ain’t lt? Langley ain’t the man to chuck his good oplnlons round like clam shells. You ought to feel fimud. Is t‘other Job so much better?” enough to say so." “Sho, you don't say! Mr. Langley goin’ to quit '3" "He is thinking of it. The old gentle- man has saved some money. and he has a sister In the west who is anx- ious to have him ’come out there and spend the remainder of his days with her. If he does I can have his position, Ralph shook his head. “\‘ot yet. " he said slova "I shall very soon. though. I think. I Im not anxious to go my- self. My present position gives me a good deal or leisure time for experi- mental work, andâ€"well, I'll tell you in confidenceâ€"there‘s a possibility of my becoming superintendent one of these (1358 it 1 wish to. " “Hello. captain!” and Ralph. "Tak- Inc a coutltuflonal?" “0h. say." said Captain 1614. “I've been munla' to all: you aomothiu'. Made up you: mind 'bout that western Job ylt?" now back at his duh. was ntudylu _onrtlmc to utvh up mm In. class. Al the captain mu mulling “on non. ha. touched Mn from behind. and he turned :0 (m Ralph Haul- tm. Tho electrician had been I prob t: "cum clue-r at the home of Into. but Captain Er! bud soon but mm at him for mbul uuuoounry to unto. please may Iaak'a question?” In fact. he has beén She-lie Medicine 00.. - or any Disc.” of the Kidney: and Builder. Slightly la- “in. betas. Bright's Dia'aue. Lexicon-hoes. UM Dust. in UH". Punlul [tcturl- don. Uric Acid in the Blood, Rheum- ..Um, Input-o Blood. pimple- on the Bug. Sdlow Complexion. Fannie SHE-HE KIDHQYJ‘ABLITI _Cnre Bykqehp. Bladder Trouble. Di» sgcperboxutalgnmuuuorm’zkindgbfâ€"fiirm 3mm ”1.1mm- m otmy ”our WMAM M»- I have lately installed a pneumatic plant, for Lettering and Tracing We are able to do better and deeper work than heretofore. Call and get designs and prices be- fore purchasing. WORK8.â€"In the rear of Market on Unabridged... opposite' the Fucking "-_-_A Being a direct importer I am able to quote the closest prices. lax-bl. and Omit. £9numontu. linusay Marble Works “Well, well! Bless hls heart. We sound and sweet all the way through. Yes, I have lt, and, what's more. I shell tell him that 1 mean to keep lt." “Dearest,” aald Ralph after the door was locked, “I forgot to have another hunt for whatever It was that Captain Erl wanted me to 39 " Elsie smlled rather oddly. “Are you sure you haven’t got It?" she asked demurely. “Got it! Whyâ€"why. by George. what a numskull I am! no old ru- cal! I thought there was a twinklo‘ln his eye." m .' or the yearâ€"no companiona of your ! own age and condition, no society. no amusements. 'nae weatern otter mean: all this and worse. for the situation ia . the same all the year. I my these 1 things because I hope you may be will- ; in; to consider them not from my ‘point or view solely, but from yours. ” f "From mine?" 9 ‘ Yes. You see. I am recklessly dar- ing to hope that. whichever lot is cho- I! sen, you may be willing to share it th meâ€"as my wife. Elsie. do you think you could consider the question (tom that viewpoint?" And-well, Elsie thought she could. The considerationâ€"we suppose it was the considerationâ€"took so long that it was nearly dark when Elsie announced that she simply must go. “If: said he should comeback after “i ehouid think that queetion might beet be decided by comm-inc the nie- riee and prospects of the two poni- tione." enid Elsie quietly. “The two poeltione on much alike in one way. You know what the life et the station means the greater portion west. or mu 1 Italy m‘fi'fiofi superintendent or the euttent m eupertntendent‘e piece an: be clue. I think. It 1 want It." lbwamflukflhfimflhuu moved back and tooth baton lu- on. In: on plrflculhr problem WM for more attention man dld lhoooot tho clans. Suddenly he upon. . ”rancher." he sold, “plan any I ask I ouentlour' "You should hold up your hand it you whh permlulou to noon." m lhn new reply. “Pluto coollder ll hold fill“ ‘ “lo the qua-non on lnportul u 'Row many huohola dld (3. all? whlch happen. to ho my particular troublo Juut how." "ll la to no. cormuly.“ Ralph no oorlouo enough now. "ll lo I unallo- thnl l hon hoou wmtllu wlth for com. do». It lo. Shall l uko lho poul- llou that ha been attend no In an and manufacturers of all kinds of R. DHAMBQC Prop rietnr we “now lunsfligto OFFICE â€"Academy of Music Black. YARDâ€"“Vast of Flavelies Egg House Also Logs delivered at our yard Lindsay. Cash on delivery. 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