Budd Boyd's Triumph

he was from his struggle with Mr. Benton, he had nevertheless, through the opportune interference of Mr. Wright, come off victor. With two months' pay in his pocket, and ten dolla

that piqued his curiosit

would like to have you

Mr. Wright ask

sence? I should never have believed that

ight l

n his anger, struck me with his ox-lash. Snatching it from his hand, I whipped him until he begged for mercy. Of course he brought suit against me, and I brought a counter-suit. I was fortunate enough to win both cases, and the costs and fines that he had to pay amounted to over one hundred dollars. I also had him put under heavy bonds to keep the peace, and f

. Wright was wrong, at least

ed the door and motioned Budd to enter

I've taken him out of Benton's clutches," and he related t

giving Budd a hearty and motherly welcome

of comfort and neatness about it that awakened old and sweet memories in the boy's mind. A bright bit of carpet was on the floor, a white curtain was at the open window, while snowy sheets and pillo

you do, what the outcome of my act will be, so far as your future is concerned. I would gladly hire you, but have now all the help I need. You are welcome, however, to stay here until you can find a place. With what B

ccepted the arrangement proposed, and determined that his benefactor should have

pleased was Mr. Wright with his readiness and tact that he confided to his wife, that night, that he didn't know but they had better try and keep the lad. The very next day, however,

Mr. Wright, but at that gentleman's request w

nd some place for you," Mr. Wri

the horses Judd Floyd came hurriedly down the street on his way toward the wharf. He had a market-basket on his arm filled with bundles, and had eviden

have you? Shows your wisd

nto the wagon, and to get up on the seat, he gave him a faithful account of himsel

come over to the island with me, and we'll go into the fish and clam business together. I'l

ed Budd, with som

I've averaged fifty cents for every day I've been on the island; and so can you, if y

hat?" as

evidently fearing lest he might, as a member of the Town Board, call him to an account for his sudden disappearan

ering his voice, so as not to be heard by anyone passing, he added: "You need have no fear of the Town Board, my

ter into partnership with him," explained Budd; "he sa

ugh an experience," Judd

e it, Judd?" Mr. Wright a

rties; doing odd jobs at the watering-places,"

so?" asked Bud

tle late to hire out among the farmers. You have some money as capital. I'm not sure but you c

thing is practicable, then I'll set you ashore at 'The Hummocks' in the morning, and yo

t laughed

an be of any help to either of you, ca

hastily down to the wharf where their boat was tied. Embarking therein, each took a

ir "business" talk. The sun was just setting; the air was soft and balmy; scarcely a ripple was on the water. Taking seats u

the first

egin at the very root of things.

dd. "But why do you ask? It has always been regarded as common property

"We must have a right to be here--a right we can defend against all

over in the western part of the town; but I don't believe they will

s the first item of business to attend to. Now as to our stock in trade. I have

e crestfallen, at h

can't put in much.

h how much?" i

of encouragement. "It's a pretty good yawl; and then I

about the things over at the shan

be moved. If we get the island, we can bring everything o

ng the benefit of them, and that is worth considerable. But there is one thing

ean?" asked Ju

stranger in the community, while you are well known. Now, I'll tell you what I'm willing to do, though to my mind I shall have the best of the bargain. I'll put in my thirty dollars against y

sparkling face and crossed ove

udd, you are a brick," was his rath

companion's enthusiasm, and wit

perations. In this you m

fish-pound. As it is, we will have to content ourselves with smaller operations at first. A gill-net would work n

work it?" in

o out: then whatever fish are up the cove will come down against it, and more or less of them will get their heads through the meshes and be caught. Six hours after, the tide will turn, and all fish going into the cove will come up against the opposite si

med his comrad

llars, and leave us twenty-five. With that we must buy the sloop Sea Witch, and then we can take out sailing or fishing-parties in good

f a boat for that m

y, and nearly lost his life, and now she is for sale. Nothing is the matter with her, except she carries too much canvas. Cut off a foot of her mast, trim down her sail and jib, ballast her a little more heavily, and I'll warrant her to outsail anything of her length about here, and to be a good boat in a heavy sea also. I've examined her a dozen times,

gment, and we certainly will be equipped

he local paper. I guess the printer will do the work for us and take

Wright's, and consult with him about the hiring of the island and get my things. I'll join you in the village, where you can await my coming; and if we are successful in g

through all the arrang

udd; and they returned t

k a written lease to that effect. The sailboat, lumber and gill-net were purchased in rapid succession, and the matter of advertising placed in the printer's hands. The next day the household articles were removed from the shanty to the island and arranged in the

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ach in their season. On Tuesdays and Fridays of each week we shall be in the surrounding villages, ready to fill all orders in our line. On the other days of the week all orders dropped in the village post-office, Box 118, will secure prompt attention. Hotels and boarding-houses will be

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nd, May

They were very tired from their long tramp of the day and the other work their plans had necessitated; but