Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15

calm. In the Offing saw that the pass
ing steamers were making heavy weather
of it; but on shore there was nothing
threatening in the appearance of the skies.
Two men were waiting in the gig, and with
the help OF one of the local bOatmen we
had soon pushed off and were making our
way to the yacht
How well remembered my former visit
to her when was in TIE cOmpanyof DaisyI
looked eagerly rs we neared the stately
vessel for the friendly face of Branksome;
but | looked in vain. He was evidently
below, probably sheltering himself from
the keen autumn air.
IA stepped on board one of the stew
ards came up to me and, touching his hat,
SAID, This way, sir, If you please"
l followed him down the gangway and
passing through the dining saloon found
myself in passage leading, as / remem-
bered, to the chief saloon and to the lovely
little boudOir which had been prepared for
Daisy'S special use. To my surprise it was
to the latter apartment that was conduct
Ell. 1t was rather dark within, but some
one was awaiting me and l entered with
Outstretched hand.
How kind of you" began, and
stopped suddenly. 1t was not Branksome's
commanding figure that saw before me.
1t was the short powerful form of Flinter.
/ was more startled then should have
liked to admit; but | recovered myself as
well Us | could.
Il beg your pardon said, II came on
board To SEE DIR. BrankSome, who has sent
Tor me-"
Just Sor' replied Flinter in dry tone,
beneath which 1 fancied that detected Il
/ touch OF irony.
Will you be kind enough to tell me
where | shall find him.
He looked ut me for moment, and in
the Semi-gloom of the cabin. the windows
Of which were curtained, ] detected Z
smile upon his hard, bad face There was
something that irritated me in his manner.
| had seen that, despite the evident conf.
/ denCe which Maulcycrer evidently rcpOSed
in him, he WAS not treated either by the
millionaire or by BrankSOme himself on Il
! footing OF social equality, and l knew
/ enough Of him To be aware that he had
none OF the conventional claims To be re,
7 glrded rs a gentleman. Annoyed ut his
silence and his insolcnt bearing addressed
him in Il different tone from that which
had used ut first.
/ Come, SIR | said Il do not wish t.
keep DIR. Branksome waiting and | know
he expects me. Have the goodness to lei
me see him At once"
oh certainly. Come this way" liz
spoke still in the tone of yelled irony which
/ irritated me 80 much. but he no Longer
stood like a statue. He placed his power
| tul hand lightly on my arm and led mt
along passage and through IN open door,
way. There WAS IN open door ut end OF it.
and almost before waSaware had passed
1 through it and WAS standing in the middle
7 OF the Strange apartment which the Duke
( of CairngUrn had caused To he prepared
- punishment cell when the yacht wa
I built
Ny first impression was that Fhnter Wa
/ playing somc rough Jest at my expense.
What do you mrlu by bringing me t.
/ this place" asked. pr. RrankSome Is
not here
Flintcr stood in the narrow doorway
which his powerful figure completely filled
You are quite right young man, ht
sud THE doctor Is not here; but YOU
/ lind very comfortable quarters here until
De- comcS-quitc Us good rs you deserve.
You inSolcnt fool, " cried hotly, let
me pass
I was strong, and had plenty .of mcr,
physical pluck. did not hesitate mo
mrnt ~ | advanced to push him on ont
side But before | could lay finger on tn,
runian / found myself seized hy the colltl
. in a grip which WAS like that Of giant
. Ii WAS all in vain that | struggled ant
struck out. WIS flung with violence upon
the floor ut' the cabin, and before couIC
regain my feet heard the door close Will
a sharp snap and knew that WAS alone
. i'm the Gloomy aulrtmcnt