The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1862-06-05

reach Of Halcom. To all his persuasons In fa-
vor OF this course, the agonized girl could only
murmur .I
"Oh, my poor father It would seem like
deserving him to do so canno, be so selfish
and heartless. Besides, promised that 7 would
| be here to greet my father. Better inprison.
ment with him than the freedom Of the whole
world without him /" o..
Your promise was made under the condition
that he should bring your father here" observed
Jsphct. " Ills bad faith In the matter has alb.
| solved you from keeping it,"
True. | alluded TO IL only 50 far as Il con-
Germs my father. If IIalcom finds me gone, his
vengeance will fall upon lis head, and that one
| thought enchains me here ~
A. no reply conld be made to these views, ia.
| phet was silent, lie endeavorei to canvass
| clearly the suggestions which occurred to him re.
| specting the situation Of the Colonel and his
daughter, and to fix upon some course Of action
which promised to defeat llalcom.
Yes, the blDodhounds re comm, bofc tho
man an the dorg! exclaimed jude. 1--WE
mus be ready"
" There's only ono thing We can do, az Sec"
said Japhet, AMI that is to take llacom pris-
onor, and retain him somewhere until we can cf-
feet the release Of your father !"
Yea, yes - exclaimed Coral, eagerly favor.
ing the idea. II am ready for any part in tho
cnterprisc-only tell me what to do -
:" rs the dog will undoubtedly track ia here,
you, Miss WAYNE, continued iaphet, chad bet
torreturn to the cabin AMI julie and will place
| ourselves at the aperture In the wall. Then, at
theproper time, ii struggle must take place,
| We will appear. | supposed he would bring tho
Colonel here so that we could rush to the boat
while he was searching the cabin but his failure
| to do 30 makes change Of plan necessary. We
will 90 back. Comet
While llalcom, who was still some distance
below the steamer, toiling against the current,
was prevented by the wheel-hou4e from obscrv.
ing thor movements the little party returned to
their previous positions. Japhet examined
his revolver, to he sure Of It's readiness, and Jude
with his Ratchet and ancient pistol, deemed him.
self warrior Of formidable powers. A few anx.
ious moments passed.
Try to get his p rmssion to remain here till
he Is ready for sea, whispered Jsphc, to Coral.
rs footsteps were heard on the dock. 80 DO brsvct
be firm :" al
| If the young man could have seen the look
which rested on the maidcns face, he would not
have deemed II necessary to utter the caution.
The thought Of how much was depending upon.
her, instead Of paralysing the usual faculties q
Coral, seemed to develope courage and cless-
ness of thought Of which sho would have bus
lately deemed herself incapable. The blanket
was dropped over the aperture, the watchers
became hushed and motionless, and the girl paced
quietly to and fro, marking the footsteps sound.
ing on the deck. An instant later, Halcom came
into the cabin locking the door after him.
Well, where's my father, cir ?" cried Coral.
bounding towards the intruder. Have you
brought him with your" and she darted towards
the door.
Stay, Miss Wayne" exclaimed Halcom.
with the blandest tones he could assume. 81 have
found your father. He's safe. I've carried him
to the brig, where hos waiting to receive your"
TO the brig You agreed to bring him
here. Why havn't you kept your word ~
"To tell you the truth, fair girl, my boat Is "a
small and lcaky, and the tide so strong, that I
thought should have trouble enough in moving
you one at II timo y
The whining of the hound, just outside the
cabin door, was heard at this moment.
"Shall We go now ?" inquired the SLAYER, az
Coral stood thoughtful aud silent. " II not, III
lei the do, in ..
| "Dosoir Won nl.aso Tw;.b 10 hor. .o,,.
conversation with vou.r
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tho can,;ye +, s,ch ,lo,sor, mood ia ,r.n,
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