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Show I THAT GIRL of JOHNSONS Ty JEA.J Z.A.TZ LXVLXM. mikrr 0 At Ctrl $ Mtrcy m v did not mod; she gtin Dolor wished t3 understand tt thoroughly, as jm. the truth was but slowly qxwaisf ) upon her. , 'I thought that you were no( capable of healing the truth;1 I believed you were like niauy women; I tee how was; your friend here," nut' a keif By W. CLARK RUSSELL. with a movement of hi band and a half smile toward young Gieen, tried Copyright. I?, by P F. Collier. Copynfht, ilWT. by Dodd Mead A Co. to lniprtfS uiam me that yu were braver than oil er women, but would I know nt w that rv lined not be CHAPTER XI. Continued. the brigantine, and Crystal was reyou are brave brave enough for this Then my lord withdrew to bis little turning to the brig. " and worse dungeon of a cabin, and the two capPope saw the Earl go up to the long She understood The truth was up- tains went on deck to pace a while man, and some gesticulation and on her in all the blackness of darkand smoke after their morning repast. pointing followed. The Earl seemed ness There bad been little love beDreadful as wras the state of Lord exhorting and endeavoring to pertween hi r and her father, but be was Fltzglbbon it was not to last" much suade, and for twenty minutes this the only one In the world to her, and longer, for In the morning watch a went on, the brigantine's fore topsail now sail right ahead was reported by the remaining aback; then Pope, dropping man cn the lookout. Grind&l knew his glass, burst into a roar of laughthink?" Then he will She asked it calmly, except that his duty. The captain was not yet ter. her lip were whiter than usual and turned out. The boatswain stepped "I'll be hanged, he cried to Crystal, Miff, so that the words came uaeven- - below and knocked Popes cabin door. if that yellow skipper isn't sticking "Hallo'" roared Pope. ly. her straight off to New York after all I A sail right think that he may die. Miss ahead, sir, answered Johnson, but we will hope for the Grindal. CHAPTER XII. "Trim sail," cried Pope, "and keep best. "You will let me nurse him? she your friend right under your flying Che Julia Morton. " asked. Her fa e was lifted to his, and Jibboom-euThe pirate brig Gypsy duly arrived there was not a quiver of a nustle, "Ay, ay. sir. on the grounds where Pope proposed The boatswain returned on deck, to cruise while he waited for the not the trembling of the white lids fringed with the silken lashes over the and in a very few minutes Captain Madre de Dios to heave into sight. A Pope stood by his side with his brill- man was stationed throughout the day steady, searching eyes. You shall nurse him." Dr. Dsuwid- - iant telescope at his eye. and throughout the uight, if the "She shall take tny lord, said weather war clear, on t lie fore topgalPope, aloud, but to himself. Grindal. lant yard, and reported every sail he we want to make nothing off our described Whenever a sail was sightcourse; get studdingsail booms rigged ed a course was shaped for her, but out and the sails' set, and load the chase was promptly abandoned Tom with a blank cartridge, he must when it was seen she was not the be brought to a stand slop the piiates waited for A little while after the s gun They had been cruising three days fired the stranger swung her fore- In these times they had trimmed sail her w hole shape tor a few dKtant ships which did not topsail w ith a retd that made you think of a man stag- turn out to lie what they wanted. A gering to a blow on the shoulder. The fottrih morning broke Crystal was Earl strode up to Pope and said; in charge and Pope walked the planks "Do you intend to speak that ves- by hlA side On high, seated upon sel, sir?" the yard, with a "I hope, my lord to transfer you to ships glass slung on his back was her, answered Pope, lilting his hat the figure of a seaman. His white and making a low bow breeches shook with the flight of the But, Captain Pope, she Is sailing wind His left hand grasped the tie into the Atlantic. and with continuous slow motions of She shall tell us her destination." the head, hungry with the passions exclaimed Pope with an engaging of the expectant pirate, sqiile. And while he spoke the Gypsy he sunk his frowning gaze into the floated abreast of the little brigandistant sea line Then he sung down loud and clear. tine, whose name, writ large upon her "Sail ho' stern, was the Catesby of Sunderland. "Where away? instantly shouted Dont go In yet, Dolores." A tall man stood near the taffrall, die replied, gravely, a flash of wbnder-Pope. ing admiration in his black eyes meeting hers in that romprhenslve glance that showed to him the depth of this womans soul, the marvelous strength of her Ah, indeed she should nurse him. As he turned away toward the bedroom she started to follow him, but Mrs. Allen laid her hand upon her shoulder, and young Green crossed quickly to her side, his face softened strangely. "Dont go In yet, Dolores no. Just yet!" he said, entreatingly, bending his fair head on a level with here the lib kindly light deepening in his look in hers they met the You shall go as raised to bis face. soon as It is best I will let you go there now. Her eyes searched his face, large and dark and beautiful eyes they were; she s areely recognized hint for tho moment. "Why should I not go? she asked, gravely. "I am to nurse him; Dr. Dunwiddie has promised that 1 shall. Is he not my father?" nut his hand was upon her arm strong and warm and tender, and she Pope bawled In answer to the hall. obeyed him silently. Her uncle left soon after, and Mrs. and a very little seaman in a yellow "Right astern, sir" Alleu sent a note to Dora explaining souwest cap. clung and wriggled like Shorten sail." said Tope to Crys the strange scene. Dolores said no a monkey at the end of the long til- tal. I,et her overhaul us. word. She si areely heard what was ler. A few sailors looked on from the Canvas wa-- - reduced, and the brig washed slowly onward A quality of going on around her; when her uncle forecastle stooped to kiss her forehead and out the tall swiftness resembling steam was in the sings ahoy!" Brig promised that Dora should come to man. "What brig are you. and why vessel astern, ior in less than an hour her as soon as it were posslhle she did you fire at me?" she was shining steadily upon the far looked through and through hint; she To bring you to, answers Pope. blue throb head his words, but they made no im- We are the brig Gypsy, of and from "Run ' the ensign aloft half mast pression upon her; her thoughts were London,, and I going to put a gentlehigh," saiil Pope. "She shall think us Id the quiet room beyond the closed in distress." man aboard ye door. No sooner had the flag been hoistWe man. tall the shouts Stop, (To be continued.) ed than us. aboard no want don't gentlemen "No Earl this time, mars Pope Theres no accommodation for pas- "By the NO CAKE FOR HER. devil, she's iu chase of us!" his out to And ere." h sings sengers He had marked the flash at the and Immediately Youngster Thought He Had a Griev- me, Lee forebrace," He saw the white bow. schooner's after. I wish you a good voyage, smoke stream ance Against His Mother. away like a veil of silk The late Mrs. James G. Blaine used gentlemen. to leeward, the gun may or may not "Hold!" roared Pope, In a voice that have been shotted. He to relate charmingly the unconscious instantly grew arrested the motions of the brigan- wild and excited. witticisms of her sons and daughters childhood. She once said: tines seaman, as though they had "Rig out stunsail booms and hoist When James, his fathers name- been paralyzed, if you touch a brace, away. Put all your beef into tins job." I have he shouted sake, was a little chap, he discussed or attempt to proceed before "She's a government for a long time one day the subject put a gentleman on board of you, by Jxxik at boat, and she s after us and here he swore most horribly of wedding cakes. He made me tell her' " I I will go on firing Into you until him all about wedding cakes how The pirates rushed about with wonthey are made, how they are cut, and sink you. derful swiftness and akrtness heaphow pieces of them are sent to the "Captain Pop. exclaimed the Earl, ing on canvas, and hoisting studding-sails- , friends of brides and grooms. This "you are aggravating my misfortunes till the little brig floated large last custom he was especially pleased by sending me to New York. I have as a moon '.When the G.vpsv shifted with. He thought a piece of wedding made my personal safety of great her helm, th schooner altered her cake made a delightful gift. value to you, why will not you hand course; thpre could then be no doubt "Then he pondered for a moment. me over to a ship that is homeward she was in chase. He frowned. He said bound? Another gun. and the flash of the "The brigantine will do that for you, tound shot where it hit the heave But, mamma. I shant send you any of my wedding cake when get my lord. answered Pope. "We place of blue waters past the Gypsy's wake married. the most perfect confidence in Earl was like a feather of light When this shot flew. Pope ordered Why not, my dear?' I askel. Fitzgibbons' honor" r Because. he said, 'you didn't send to be loaded, and a So saying he motioned, not without the me any of yours. " courtesy, but with very intelligible dose was slapped at the purstter in a significance, to the gangway under roar of thunder. Not Much Use for a Trunk. "What do you make of her. Crys- which the brig's boat lay ripplLng and Gen. Joseph W. Congdon. the presi- bobbing with four men in her. while tal? said Pope, after a prolonged dent of the- - American Silk Associa- Crystay waited at the head of the look through his telescope. tion, was traveling some time ago In Short ladder. Pope preceded the Earl "Hanged if I can understand it! Georgia. He says that in a little and Crystal descended into the boat. answered the square man. "Shes no Georgia town he one day heard two "I wish your lordship farewell, government ship, I believe; do you colored lads conversing A happy voyage and a said Pope. twig the flicker of a pennant?" Tse gwine No'th. said the first safe return. Another flash from the schooner's "Das so? said the second. He spoke without a smile. No- bow. This time the shot fell close; Yep. Pse got a trunk to take wjv body could hpve seemed more in earn- the Matt of the gun came in a 'flu'! me, too. est The Earl coldly bowed his head thud on the wings of the wind. A trunk? What am a trunk foi?" "Captain Pope, says Grindal, with and with much caution and serious W'y to tote ynh clos in. put his a strtfutrely contorted face, looking grasping of the "An go naked? egs over the side, and without disas- round from the long brass piece upon ter, though the swell sank and rose whose breech his gnarled and knotted Traveling Christians. the little craft, gained the stern hand rested, curse me, if I don't It Is stated that "The Gideons are sheets. Crystal then put off and in a think she flies our flag." the at of 1H A member growing This conjecture was a revelation to two the Earl wits on board or minute mouth. The Two Captains Popa. IT toik another long look, la flash of fir the tnilvt of which glanced i.ke I ghtnicg of storm at the schooner's bu, and the ball struck tlie- 1 Entered According to Art of Congreae in the Year lOTI by Street A Smith. In the O&ee of the JUhranen f Concrete, et WjuhimtoQ. D C 1 CHAPTER XIV. Continued. "He is iny father, and they will not let me in there, yet he can see him." The nurse laid her hand caressingly on the girl's arm. "Of course, she said, In a matter of fuel tone. "Remember. Dolores, it Is years since he has seen your father. And do you know, as soon as he Is better we are going to take hint over to the town so you can nurse him to your hearts content? There are pretty bouses in the town, and your uncle Intends buying one and furnishing It for you. There's a One blacksmith's shop with a good business for your father, and he Is to have a housekeeper and everything comfortable while you are in New York with us. Your uncle will be ready In a moment, and he does not like to wait; you needn't change your dress, and can wear my wrap and bonnet. Dora will fix everything when you get there. Here Is her note; you have not yet read It. Shall I read It for you while you get ready? She stooped and picked up the note where It had fallen, talking continually, giving the girl no time to reply bad she so wished. "Dora writes such a pretty hand; they say those who draw well write Dora makes charming well, and sketches. Here Is your note; It reads like her, only one misses her pretty voice. - spoke rapidly, but with not a trace of excitement; more as though she would give the girl no time to think. She unfolded the soft gray shawl, and laid it over a chair, then she opened the note with no break In the conversation, and read aloud: "My Dear New Cousin: Nurse Allen has told you I have come to claim you, or rather have come part way to claim you. They will not allow me so father has promto go out ised me solemnly that be will bring you with him to me. Nurse Allen will take good care of him, and bring him to us by and by, and we can go over to see him when the weather Is dry. Give him my love. 1 hope he Is better, and will go to see him soon. Come to me at once; I wish you, Dolores Johnson, and can wait no longer. "DORA." Mbs. Allen to-da- CHAPTER XV. -- Dolores Reply. Dolores listened quietly, with no elgn of impatience or Interest; she toed erect and silent, her eyes resting calmly on Mrs. Allen's face. The bedroom door opened, and her uncle came out, accompanied by young He noGreen and Dr. Dunwiddie. ticed the wraps made ready, and spoke cheerily: "Well my dear, are you ready? My girl will be watching for us eh, Green? And if you are ready we will go at once.' Mrs. Allen advanced and began putting the wraps around the girl, hut Dolores stepped back to avoid her. giving her a slow glance as of reproach, then she turned away from the others toward the physician who was talking earnestly to young Green at the farther window. There was no trace of agitation In .tha young girl's face or manner as she crossed the room to the two at the ' am&ll south window. ."Dr. Dunwiddie." she said, gravely. Her eyes were searching his for the truth; she never glanced at his com she "Dr. Dunwiddie, slowly and distinctly, "you can tell me If you will. There- Is no reason why I should not know- the truth; .Is he not my father? Have I not a right to know? Do you think this Is fair or just? All the other women of the settlement care for the men when there is need, there Is no reason why I should not do the same If there is need, and there must be, else why are ' these strangers here, and why is he kei?? so quiet? I do not understand it. and I cannot unless you will tell me. And here Is my uncle her.- - waiting to take me away from my fatuer, to leave him to be taken core of by stranger 1 do not know my uncle; no doubt he wishes us well, but he is a stranger to tne. Dora does not know. s i1 linhow could she gered, over the name know, or I am sure she would not wish me to gd; sb could not v:h to go; ive would not do It herself- on know be would not do It herself. Do you panlon. do not know something ails you have said? The bedroom door opened noiselessly, and Dr. Grey came out. As he stepped Into the room, (losing the door behind hint. Dr Dunwiddie motioned for him to riturn, but be shook his head emphatically He's like a log, Hal; the trump of the archangel alone could arouse him I've stuck to him day and night lih an obedient puppet;' now I want a change; what's all this going on out here? What alls you people?" Dr. Duuwlddie frowned, and hjs voice was almost sharp as he answered "There Is nothing going on here to Interest you, Tom, and Mr. Johnson must not be left alone one moment If you are tired, I will take your place until " "Until it's over, the other interwish it were rupted. "laird knows well over; its a dused bad piece of business, anyhow, and 1 wish I were cut of It. He .was stopped by a gesture from Dr. Dunwidd.e Young Green also turned on him with flashing eyes. Dolores seemed turning into stone; her face was whitening, and her eyes dilating; tjer voice sounded strange even to herself as she laid her hand on the doctor's arm as he was passing her. You will not go until you have answered me, Dr. Dunwiddie? It was more a command than a query; her eyes were full on hint, and he paused instinctively. Her uncle spoke impatiently; like all men, he disliked scenes; this girl seemed capable of getting one up at almost any moment. he said, Dora "My dear Dolores, Is waiting for us Why do you bother the doctors?" They know much better than we do what is best to be done. Come, like a good girl, let us go; we are only hindering the others. "Why should I hinder them?" she asked, gravely. They are strangers here; he is my father." "Yes. of course," he said, brusquely. We ail know Of course, Dolores. that, but they know much better thau we do what Is best to bo done. Dora is waiting for you it Is better in every way for us to go. She Stood erect and slender among them, her print gown falling around her to her feet, her face catching the shadows of the storm upon It Did I not say, the voice was almost solemn In its grave earnestness, that I will not leave him ever while lie lives not for any one? None of them spoke for a moment; not pne of them was capable of deceiving her as she stood so grave and quiet waiting his reply. That she had a right to know, a better right than they, could not be denied. She had spol en the truth; she was a woman capable of enduring much, of suffering much; Bhe was not a child to be put off with evasive replies. Dr. Grey stood at the bedroom door; lie had not moved sinc e the girl spoke, sho impressed him as she impressed the others. Young Green looked troubled; he started as though he would go to Dolores, and checked himself Even Dr. Dunwiddie was somewhat disquieted; he looked beyond the girl otu of the opposite window. They waited for him to speak; the girl knew he would tell her; the others were sure he would do what was best. As his gaze left the window and he turned to Dolores, he caught the look on young Greens face. His own cleared instantly; he was himself again, grave, practical, a thorough physician and gentleman. "My dear Miss Johnson, he said he was grave, courteous; her eyes did not leave his face searching, steady when your father fell fully eyes twenty feet It was he struck the ledge with great force; had he dropped it might scarcely have hurt him, though It la evident that the ledge below Is rocky and the bushes scrubby and sharp; as it was, he lost his balance and slipped down suddenly with a force I wonder did not kill him outright. "As It Is, he broke both legB and an arm, besides Internal Injuries which cannot be determined upon at once. She watched him steadily; instinctively she knew be had not told her all. Her lips were white, and set In a straight line. Mrs. Allen crossed over and touched her hand, but she paid no heed to her; she was waiting to know the worst. You know how he was brought home, continued Dr. Dunwiddie. You were the one who found him; to you he owes his life you and Charlie. His right leg was broken below the knee; we set that and his arm yesterday, but his left leg His voice was steady and grave. Mrs. Allen's face was blanching; how the girl would take it she did not Know; she was used to many affecting scenes, but this was totally different. His left log is broken in two places, We did not wish to Miss Johnson. tell you till the worst was over, but It is best you should know. Your father crired so long n that position in 'lie right dampncM, m his exhausted slate, that w dated do nothing yesterday. We w.sl.erl to save this limb if it were possible; it would be worse than folly to attempt it; it is best that it should go. Then, with careful nursing, we may bring him around all right. 1 my father more than : 1 - di-y- ou d wx half-daze- i d stern-chase- v man-rope- rf I, tea-boot- heart-sickene- 1 i brigs quarter. "Crystal. yelled Pope, bolst the Hack fiag; we'll chance It!" In a r imjte th? sinister rag of the rover went soaring to the main royal masthead, the heim was put' down, the yards were braced sharp up, and the brig, with qu'verlng letches lay waiting for the schqoner, at whose main-uipr- r ast head wps now blowing the black flag of the pirate. When the brigs n.en saw that square of sable bunting, stirlesa as a painting in. the wind, they roared, they shouted, they screamed;' they went mad w ith excitement, and springing upon the bulwark rails cheered the strangur with extravagant demonstration of arm and cap. "Gods, w hat would I give to exfor yonder change this butterlKix beauty; groaned Pope. When the schooner had measured a space within a quarter of a mile, she shortened sad with magical celerity, put her helm hard down, and with flattened-sheets drove alongside of the brig. A tall man whose beard shook like smoke at his ohm. who was draped in a short yellow coat under which his long legs descended into a pair of hailed in good English but with a foreign accent What brig "Ho' the bng ahoy! are you?" Were the pirate brig Gypsy of and from l.ondou. cruising for a ship, Pope bawled, in answer to the hail. What sell toner is that?" "We are the pirate schooner Julia Morton of 1. orjiool but now from Cadiz 111 e yourielve-- . (rinsing for a ip, w.14 th replj. lit good English whose articulation carried a foreign accent. Will you come aboard of me and have a yarn, and taMe of my brigs hospitality?" shouted Pope, "or shall I go on board of you?" The tall man raised his hand as though asking for a moment to consider. he then addressed a man dark as a mulatto, probably the mate of the schooner; a minute later he called out "Brig, ahoy' I will go on board of vou." on which Pope liled his uat and flourished it. "Cadiz' said Pope to Crystal, while they stood together in the gangway waiting for the arrival of the capam of the schooner, "cn a cruise for a Smite me. John, if f like it! ship "Bring half the crew aboard under pretense of entertaining them, clap em under, then foul the schooner and take her said Crystal. Pope scowled in thought w ith folded arms, but made no answer. The schooner lowered a handsome boat. Twelve men entered her, and then tho captain, he of the beard and the boots, sprang from the reel of the In a gangway into her sternsheets. few flashes of oar the boat was alongside the Gypsy. The captain of the schooner climbed over the brig's side, and a number of Ills men followed him. All were armed. Pope extended his hand to the bearded pirate, .and inquired his name. Captain Bland. he answered, with countenance of religious repose and in the voice of one who reads at a grave side Are you straight from London? said he. after looking hard at Crystal, and then round at the little ship whose character was abundantly pro-- I i tainted to his satisfaitum by the radmess with which the brigs crew and his own men had fi atomized, one or two of them indeed having been old shipmates, so that it was Why, damn me. Tom" and Why, blast mo, William " "Straight" answered Pope. "And you're front Cadiz'" "Ha! replied Captain Bland, in sol-- j eunn delivery. "Was there ever a ship left that port, inquired Captain Pope, before the Madre de you sailed, named a j Dios?" (To be continued ) Law of Treasure Trove." Not long ago 0,775 English silver pennies, which some man had hoarded up for his own benflt in times when pennies were silver, were sold to the public at auction in London, residing $5ufl for the national treasury. This money was dug up by some laborets at Colchester while laying the foundations of a building. The crown stepped in and seized the find, but it rewarded the finders, and a few rare coins in the collection were sent to the British museum. When the hoard wras found the price of these silver perfnies went down In all the coin collector's markets. This strange and not particularly reasonable law of "treasure trove" has extended from England to France. Germany, If any one finds Spain and Denmark hidden treasure and conceals it for his own use he is liable to fine and it used to be a hangimprisonment, ing matter. Food for Infants. All Infants over 7 months old artificially fed in the Nursery and Child's hospital. New York, during the past four months were given stronger food, especially stale bread soaked in boiling water until thoroughly softened, when the water was poured off and a cup of milk added and this boiled for three or four minutes. After being sweetened and cooled sufficiently it is fed to the baby. At first a teaspoonful or'ce n dav is given, hut S3 the infant becomes accustomed to it is increased so that at the uid of ten days it is receiving one t I wo or three ounces daily. It Is given between the regular bottle hours, and nevyr more than half an ounce at a time. If curds appear in the stools or if ft disagrees it Is discontinued. |