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Show THAT GIRL of JOHNSONS By JEA.J IUK IVBtVW, Autrr Q ri't t!rrcy, &C. Entered Accorrt.r.i to A- - of Cunfrew n tha Year 1X If Strait & Smith. In tbe OH re of n e Lj Ij.uu cf t ocgfehs. at Y . Dciitoa. V L CHAPTER XIX (Com. need.) And as Dora r iq t to In r word and droie or roi, oii i i imi i'.iv urn n the wiatber was pleasant and to- Uier in they wamltred inuler the pnn-of inmany a daring plant, the s creasing heatlh blow ly tinging the checks of each, while Dora's cough grew lees and less frequent ami violent. and an added grace and spring bowed in Dolores' step, though there was a growing sadness upon her lips and a hunted look in the wide dark eyes that her friends could not understand, this woman gloried and exulted In her power to wound the girl Dora loved with a deeper, truer love than he could ever give to her, and she planned out many a subtle manner for wounding and sending her shafts deeper Into the soul of the girl who was, she told herself over and over, stealing away what rightfully belonged to her. Lemuel Johnson went often to see his brother, who grew civil to him after a while, though at first he was surly, and resented his brothers long silence and neglect. Together they talked of the future, and laid many plans to be carried out as soon as Joe was a little better. Dr. Dunwlddie still positively affirmed that he would recover, but that this must needfully be slow, and Joe Johnson was never possessed with patience enough to bear quietly much waiting. And as the days passed Dolores watted and watted, the dread fear shut In her heart, they would come for her father from the town. The subject of the mare was never had mentioned among them; It dropped out of the house as suddenly and completely as though death had touched It; that day Dora gave her cousin a sketch of the feeling regarding It in the town, though not one of them understood the girl's horror of it, excepting it might be the one who had seen the most of her emotion. Boraetlmes the girl was tempted to ask about It, but the dread of bringing down something worse upon hersslf and her father kept her silent to suffer akme. Rut Johnson lingered along In much the same condition In spite of the interest of his friends or foes, from week to week, scarcely getting better, yet growing no worse. Dr. Dunwlddie knitted his brows and looked very grave and puzzled many a time after his visits; he did not like the appearance of things; they were going crooked; something must be done and at 'once. He did not wish to arouse tbe thought of such a thing In the minds of Johnson himself or Dolores; in fact he wished to keep it from Johnson t&ore even than from his daughter, for ha was in such an excitable state that H went much against his reoovery with many a petulant, word that showed his brute nature and cruelty. At or against Dolores and late his anger and spleen were director. Dolores was of no use no earthly ns In the world; she was without even the sense of most women, and that was little enough. Had she been hoy things might have been differ fault-findin- ; (i ij .liaise The men dropped In occasionally, ent; boys wereot use. And it was not enough that this ill luck of her being ft girl was upon him, but he must have this added to the rest to he laid up with not even the use of his feet or hands. Here he was, crippled, helpless, constantly In pain, scarcely able to move without pain, and there was hln brother healthy, florid, a rich man, with a fine home and the comforts tof life at his disposal. And what reason was there that his brother should have the gains and he the losses? Was he not quite as deserving and capable of appreciating them as he? Fate was a powerful Blaster, partial, and many times cruel la Its decrees. Life was a pretty tough thing aayway, scarce worth the living. To lie In that hole of a room day In, day out, was growing unbearable; othlng to do but watch the bit of sky ftnd mountain through the tiny window, the scent of the pines stealing through, or, closing his eyes, to think, think, think his narrow thoughts that never got away from the mountains, :the smithy, the tavern, and the town, nntll he was driven nearly wild by the thoughts that no one else ever knew, though those who, were with him most guessed nearer the truth. The thin face, grown pallid with confinement, would narrow and seem to contract, the small eyes, set deep dost tog 'iijMi.j, t.. i uai ami muI i I'aihT! the bauu II i t I i, r. i' i in- - . 1,1 -- ) ill- - gi. .. 1.1' w .tli n bev cs good sense ye v, I.em Johnslng, an I aint Ur be SQ Wed like a woman. L r. Dunwjddie laid his strong bind on t.is bLouiutr aid spoke to )nn M;ar;iy. he said, man, tad We give you the chame e from now till to-Sto consider; after that Choose on4 of two ItPTi.n just where you tuUornness and t if you persist In but I Leave It to the capt'n, The Two Captains By W. CLARK RUSSELL. " reel a:: uni r t' I i ,t u 1 1... 4- -r Mill. Ill lie III ly movi'iir v. low. torturing man ot eomi rehend, or r wishes that irful at first, in.l ituly I place It s.i hug hack but vith r.' his long hai.i is cn.wn bony, cluti tong i oimilsnely the bed covering And to I .use who wall tied with eyes sharpened with interest all these actions were fulJ of meaning, and proved much that had hut been guessed he Johnsons face lost Its defiance nd Copyrieht. l&1. by P F. Collier CHAPTER XVII. Continued. The u.hicd in engers wcit the forw ird pirt of tie cuddy, and their pale faces could he seen from the quarter-decviewing tile proceedings This was through the window gla-s- . a sorrowful sight. Its pathos waa helgh'ened by tne children, and the baby in the black nuise's arms, and as the passengers descended Into the boats, the procession was rendered extremely depressing by the low persistent wailing of the baby. Now, then, shove off, my lads, shouted Pope. The third mate, who was in charge of. the longboat, in which a boats compass and a quadrant bad been placed, ordered the big lug sail to be hoisted, and in a few minutes the three boats, two of them under canvas, were sliding off Into the mighty solitude. cunning; it grew livid and paled k a fore ills sinister eyes tere Ah tune went by the men at the deathly hue. on fixed doctor's the face with an tavern got over their stiffness and of cowardly terror In tlmm. dropped in occasionally through the expression fit of violent temper he days, one or another, to have a chat Ills brother's could meet with equal force, but Dr. with Johnson, but mainly to see hoiv voice and manner tore he bore his affliction and to know for themselves how much better off that as much weight as his words wfeicb girl of Johnson's was, since her fath- were uttered clearly and calmly, but er's brother Lemuel he who left the which the man was unused to hearing, settlement years before had returned. and which therefore Impressed him more than they might have done otherMany an hour in the wide, low room as at the tavern, or beside the door of wise, full of meaning and warnlnf were. they an evening, they discussed Johson's He lay among the pillows with his condition, and freely expressed their face turned to the wall, motionless doubts and views as to his recovery as though he were already dead, his in spite of Dr, Dunwiddle's assertion cov- to the contrary. While Dr. Dunwlddie, sinewy right hand clutched the over In the town ami ng his friends at Judge Green's, also discussed Johnson's condition, and decided with them that It was time something was done, and done speedily, or it would be too late. Spare no pains nor expense, urgeu Johnson, pacing up and down the pleasant parlor at Judge Green's, bis hands clasped behind him, his florid face and kindly Joe's got a woneyes full of anxiety. derful constitution; always did have; sinews like steel when we were youngsters. Tills Illness has been heavy to bring him down so Surely there 13 some way of hastening his recovery, and we must find it yon must find It. Hes got to have a fair chance for a place In life, comfortable, like other men, and not end it all that way. Why, it's death In life over yonder. It's buried in a grave large enough to turn around In, but it isn't life. No wonder lie's lost all ambition staying Et'd be nothin' new ef ye waa asham-ethere with everybody around him of me. duller and more listless than he, exhis brother and the after long ering of course Dolores. Shes a cepting Joe doctors left. i.nt knowing that through body one wouldn't meet always. doesn't appreciate her because hes the half open door Dolores, from the was watching him vith Incapable of Judging out of such a outer mom, batch of comrades as he's got there. a face set as his own, her hands That Lodies a good enough sort of clasped passionately, her lips shut man make an intelligent man If he close to still the cry that rose from had a chance but, my powei-ssue.h her heart, that found words only In Ufa a for man or woman. Where I a new, wild, Inarticulate prayer. "God, whom I know not, fqfigtye was born, too. and not a school house or church In the place, and my own him forgive him. But there was not a trace of this brothers child Ignorant of even the catechism or the existence of God. emotion upon her fare or in her manner as she stood, a day or two after, Do your best for him, Dunwlddie; never mind the cost. Money 1b noth- at the west window of the library at soft brown dress ing compared to a life worth living. Judge Greens, the for bad fitted Dora her, falling graceYou start him on with a talr show of She held back the strength, and Ill do the rest. Hes fully around her. the only kin I have In the world he lace draperies with one arm leaning and the girl and the Lord knows against the casing of the large French there Isnt a man In tne world who window, and looked like a picture, so wouldnt do all he could for such. quiet she stood, flunked from the light of the sunset above. Eh, Dora?" Dora was sitting upon the ottoman at her feet, her delicate face raised CHAPTER XX. Dora said to the face above her. she could sit forever at Dolores feet A Sudden Message. Dolores face was a and watch her. Man alive!" exclaimed Lemuel Btudy of which one would never tire, Johnson as he stood beside his brother which one must stuily to understand, one morning, with Dr. Dunwlddie and which one' could never fully underDr. Grey, explaining to him a plan by stand. which they hoped to benefit his condi(To be continued.) Man tion' and hasten his recovery. alive, Joe! exclaimed the excitable LIFE OF KING ALFONSO. little man, thrusting his hands Into his pockets, his florid face growing Monarch Becoming Popular redder, his eyes sparkling with Indig- Young With, His Subjects. Have you no sense at all? nation. The king of Spain Is daily joung no le no common ambillavo you pri more popular In San himself making tion to get well? To make a success he regarded as of life? Would you rather lie here, Sebastian, which may of Spain, Rising summer the capital growing less and less capable of anyhe goes down from Mlra-me- r thing, like ap indolent tramp, and very early, before 8 to San Sebastian palace soffi on ahead for ring straight keep a for swim. He beach takes long years may lie, ,w hen by perfect care In this hospital, or infirmary, or what- rides in the vaPeis and across the ever it is, in the city something may highlands of the Basque country withbo done for you, and you would be out an escort, but he is always In set up like a new man ready for any uniform and Is accompanied by two and two palace servants, position and to build up as good a home as any man living? Why, great lie takes great pleasure in returning Scott, Joe Johnson, if you are my the salutes of the peasantry At midbrother and the only one I've got, I day the king attends to state business must say I'd be ashamed to own you with the minister for foreign affairs. Before lunch he elves audiences and If you refuse. The Invalid was grow ing excited also. generally rides again in the afternoon, hand with He struggled up to a sitting position, or drives his own four-ihalf reclining on his right arm, and Queen Christina and his sisters' sitHe takes an Interhim glared at his brother as an Infuriated ting behind est in yachting. In the rowing boat animal at bay. Etd be nothin new ef ye was races in the bay and in pigeon-shoo- t 'shamed o me, he cried, the veins of lng. He is already a good shot and ft his forehead swelling like oords, his keen sportsman. The Basques are small eyes glittering like serpents. pleased to see him Interested In their Ets no mor'n ye've done all yer life national ball game, styled Juego de sence yer runned away ter make yer pelota." year ago. Ye left er money Suburban Foresight folks ter starve fer all't yeve done The citizen of Drearyhurst waft fe em, tell Just now when ye kem hyar ter gloat owver me. I may be showing his visitor through the spacious garden in the rear of the house. 'thout yer style o sense, Lem John-sln"Over there. he said, pointing with but I bev got ther common sense his cene, "Is the turnip patch." I sees Ye 'em. beans when tell ken 't You must be a good deal fonder of neednt make outen t ye dont know wbat I means well's I do, or them as turnlpq than I am, commented the hev lived hyar sence theys borned. visitor. Oh. we dont use them on the An theys ken tell't ye left os thout We raise nothin an outen yer life tell Jest table,- his host replied. to throw at the neighbors them now whenaint no use; an' es long es I've got breath 'nough left ter tellt. chickens. Theyre cheaper than ooaL" I'll Jest say this. An I aint goln' ter One Advantage. be put In no horsepltal neither where Is Cleveland really as slow as peoa feller ken stay forever, an folks'd never know but he's dead an burled, ple say It Is? asked the Chicago man. stead o' livin locked up In a cell like Its worse." replied the Cincinnati a crim'nal an' kept thyar an never crummer. Why some of the. resilet out. Mebby et do run In thes dents of that village actually die of famly ter be shef'iess an no count. old age." Dunw-iddie'- s Copyrf bt. -- k t lie j Dodd, Mead l.r.dle of his temper & Co. mantl-cu-l- well. it is not right, s'r, that she should be Lere " su'd Crystal Madam, in the presence of your cousin, an old shlnmate, one whose confidence I might have hoped I possessed, exclaimed Pope, in his most melodious accents plaintive, sweet, thrilling almost the girl found that I appeal to you. Since the voice moment when my eyes first lighted on your beauty, have I failed in my bearing as a gentleman and a man of honor? That I am In love with you Crystal knows; that I shall passionately desire to make you my wife he also knows Does a gentleman, does a man of honor insult, wound, excite uneasiness in the lady of his love, in the woman whom it Is his Impassioned dream to make his wife?" lAura was coloring superbly. Twice she lifted her eyes from the deck CHAPTER XVIII. w hile he spoke, once to flash them upon him, and once to gaze a little The Pirates Demand. lingeringly. Grindal, said Pope, standing with said Crystal, let me see Pope, him m the gangway, "I am going to to her cabin accommodation. This is take that lady, who is to be my wife, a ship of pirates, and if you're in love he looked at him in his youll agree that she's to be protected you know aboard the brig. You as much for your sake as for her subduing way will scuttle this ship, and that it may own. be a swift Job, Bcuttle her forward, John, you know she's absolutely aft and amidships. We'll wait for safe; but you are her cousin. I love you you for that, and you shall have your I hope you will, grumbled Grindal. way," and, bowing to Miss Crystal with a sweet smile, this extraordinary Capt. Pope ascended the and approached Miss Laura with man went on deck. his hat In his hand. Grindal. in tbe heart of a little mob. Im going to ask you," he said, to talked loud and gesticulated freely, come on board my brig with me. smiting his palm with his clenched She turned a little pale, lopked a fist. Pope took no notice, and after little frightened, and answered: walking the deck for some time, he Where is your brig going to, capt. went below into his cabin for a cigar and Ills fine telescope, with which to Pope? "We shall cruise for some more follow the departure of the Thetis. He and then I heard Crystal talking to the girl in money, he answered, shall place a chart of the world be- the next cabin, and strained his ear, fore you, and you shall put your finger even laying it against the bulkhead to on the spot to which you would have catch what they said. Unhappily for me sail." the listener the brig was slightly She did not reply, but moved as pitching, and the groans of the fabric, poop-ladde- that followed The instant pam-seemed, to use the language of the poet Dope "To hesitate d.sLhe. Then Cranial said roughly: "Very well. Were all agreed. We leave it to the eapt'n. All that we want for to find is this how much is every man worth so far? "We dont want no burying and of it afterward to find it rone. explained a very hUry pirate who. had ilsviirht been abroad, would have discovered himself in Jack boots an a rattier bloody shirt. "Tbe men have hern asking for me to find out." s ml Grindal, "if so be as how you looks upon the young lady as a part of jour share? Yes, answered Dope at once, unable to catch a sight of the expression of Crystals face. What price do you value her at," continued, if so be as how you've gone into it? Pope could not help laughing.' He laughed loud and continuously, and some of his men. tickled by his merritoo. ment, fell "Why. said he presently recovering his gravity, if you should turn to and read the Bible, which most of you have never heard of, and which most of you couldnt read If you had, you'd discover that the lady Is put down aa one of those females whose value is far above rubies. "Whats she worth, captain? said Grindal. Give her value a name and deduct it from my share, and so reward me for the money Im putting into your pockets, cried Pope, with an excellently-handled note of scorn in his dee 1 livery. Let the captain have the lady, exclaimed one of the newly-enteremen, she aint no blistered furriner, she's a relative of the mate's, and a countrywoman of ourn, and cuss me if Its proper that an English woman's to be talked of as if she were a Degress. Pope, looking round, could dimly sea Miss Crystal standing in the companion-way listening "You'll drop this matter, Grindal, said he, approaching the ruffian by a couple of paces, and putting on his overwhelming manner of command, perceptible enough to the fellow who To morrow we'll bring stood close tbe plunder on derk and attempt such a valuation as shall enable every man to understand what his earnings al ready are Now go forward. Draw v ourselves some cans of the Prussian's gin, and drink for such another piece of good luck as the Thetis. He then turned and walked straight along the deck to Miss Laura. d CHAPTER XIX. ! , g. mg 1 "fT. says BoV bin. You'll drop this though to let him know she was ready to go with him. With all the gallantry of the buck of those days In the ball room, h? took her by the hand and conducted her to the gangway. The brig lay within the range of her own carronades, and after they had pulled a little distance, features of her grew sharp and distinct, and among other things Ioiura saw her cou-in- , leaning upon his folded arms watching the on the bulwark-rail- , boat's approach. A number of the seamen, as well as Crjstal. started at the approaching boat, which was rapidly nearing the brig; it neared, touched, swung to, and Crjstal helped his cousin to ascend. Pope following. "Keep the deck and stand by for Grindal, Mr. Crystal," exclaimed Pope, giving him his name In a very lofty way, till I show your cousin her cabin." "Shes got mine, said Crystal. So she has, answered Pope, "and Be easy, you Rhall choose another. smilJohn, says be. unbending and a rich we Ay, ere ship. Already ing. even meet I could by thunder! Stauntons paper. And how do I value my share of the plunder. he added, looks at casting one of his adoring men had his suspecting little Laura, been discussing this very subject. He then, with a courteous motion . of his arm, indicated the companion-wayThe girl, with an intrepid glance at the square man. put her foot upon the ladder, and the pair descended. All the booty brought fjom the West Indlaman had been heaped in the captain's cabin. Crystal's berth had been cleared of Us stuff, and Laura's baggage, and the movable furniture of her cabin, replaced 1L Miss Crystal gazed with curiosity around her. What a dim and melancholy little Interior was this after the fine cuddy of the Thetis! Just then Crystal came bundling In. His face was more than usually rug ged, and determination lay in shadow. In an expression of violence about his brow, always darkened by its scar. I have come to help You to see to my cousin. Pope, says he. In a stubborn voice. Miss Crystal is safe In my hands, answered Pope, in a level tone, hold- - The Booty. Next morning was as shining as the splendid day that had vanished. At half-pas- t eight the cabin breakfast was ready. Capt. Pope and Capt. Crystal awaited Miss Lauras emergence from her cabin. The square man was seated ; Pope stood, and continued to stand until she came, when he saluted her with a low bow, and a After look of helpless adoration. some commonplaces about the passage of the night, the comfort of her cabin and the like, the conversation shaped itself thus. When do you mean to give the men 3 sight of the stuff theyre craving to see. Pope? asked Crystal, trying to speak in a friendly way. the answered After breakfast, matter, Grindal. captain. I wonder how much they mean to its occasional squeals, the Jar of the me at? exclaimed Laura, colrudder, and the noise of the wheel-ropes- , value a little but laughing also. oring troubled and deafened him. So And 1 wonder," said Pope, with a he abandoned a hopeless effort, to "what they would think light bis cigar and pick up his tele- courtly bow. if they knew the price I put upon scope. you? W on Pope quitted his cabin, Crys(To be continued.) tal and I.aura were still talking. He regained the deck and immediately THE BIRD OF THE FAMILY. leveled his glass at the Thetis and saw that she was sinking fast. PresAbout the Stork and Its ently Capt. Crv stal , came on deck. Some Facts Nest. cabm-mato calk'd his to Pope light nests of storks are In the Holland the lamp, and put a meal with tea and generally on the summit of a tall post, wine upon the table on purpose for them, on winch Has she gone? says Crystal, look- put up is fixed an old cart wheel. Says an in of the direction the ship, but ing A Dutch gentleman writerEnglish missing her in the elusive light. of my acquaintance has one tu h post "No. answered Pope, curtly. within sight of his in his grounds "Look at those fellows forward. he improves on hut window, library Pope, exclaimed Crjstal. folding his iron arms and speaking in a voice that the cart wheel by having an of the the for framework reception seemed to suggest an apologetic posit was put up. nest. first The year ture of mind. "I'd be glad to have her of June, a solitary with us hut for them. Since she s toward the end to come daily and used stork young I come into my hands must hold myI self answerable to my cousin for her carefully inspect this framework. standone saw there 'im myself day. safety and well being. "Well both see to that," rescind- ing in tliK empty receptacle exactly like a would in benedict inspecting au ed Pope. empty house, contemplating the view At this moment there was a movement among the men about the gal- and wondering if the drains are ail The verdict was apparently ley. and a number of them, preceded right for next season saw the faviralile. by Grindal, came aft. Pope came to a nest by the newly wedded-paioccupied and his at stand, lightly puffed cigar of wing is very Their power with an unmoved face Crystal swayed fine, and on. hot days 1 have watched on wide legs behind him. in spiral circles, hardCaptain, says Grindal, "Im speak- them ascending their broad, black wings, ly moving ing for the men, likewise for myself. That there Thetis has been a tough till they have looked no bigger than After the young are hatched Job. Some of us being killed and flies. they appear to be suspicious of one an others wounded. to lea ve- - the nest Come to the point, interrupted other and unwilling unguarded. Pope coldly. All hands, says Grindal, would At American Universities. like to see what theyve got. American colleges. Harvard Among Look here, said Pope, If Its fine has 5,468 students; Columbia, 5,352; morning after breakfast, Chicago. 4,296. The State University every article of plunder that now lies of Michigan comes next with 3,764, safe and stocked tn my cabin, shall followed by California. 3,693; Minnebe brought up on to this quarter-deck- , 3.505. andjllinols, 3,288. Tbe sota, and all hands shall weigh and admire, endowed University of Corand appraise; and well come to some privately nell has 3.281 : after which comes the understanding of tbe value of tbe State University of Wisconsin, with whole so that every man shall know The Northwestern Univrr.ity, 2,884. what hes worth already. on private foundations, shewn a total man. a exclaimed Thats it, of 2,875. Wholl do the valuing part? When a man males a choice of a "Draw lots for It, If you like, my he should not forget tha hearts, says Pope a little small parts lt it |
