or Mr Herrick, you galoot?'

'But Hayes had these wild islands where he used to call,' came the next

fainter objection.

'We have the wild islands of Peru,' retorted Davis. 'They were wild

enough for Stephens, no longer agone than just last year. I guess

they'll be wild enough for us.'

'And the crew?'

'All Kanakas. Come, I see you're right, old man. I see you'll stand by.'

And the captain once more offered his hand.

'Have it your own way then,' said Herrick. 'I'll do it: a strange thing

for my father's son. But I'll do it. I'll stand by you, man, for good or

evil.'

God bless you!' cried the captain, and stood silent. 'Herrick,' he

added with a smile, 'I believe I'd have died in my tracks, if you'd

said, No!'

And Herrick, looking at the man, half believed so also.

'And now we'll go break it to the bummer,' said Davis.

'I wonder how he'll take it,' said Herrick.

The Ebb-Tide