The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-17
A tale OF Two TUNNELS.
A Romance OF the West
ern Waters.
BY CLARK RUSSELL.
CHAPTER III.-(Continued.)

perious. sarcastic. overbearinR. always con-
quered the square little fellow. whatever might
prove the discussion.
Now. for the next two days nothing vas seen
OF Capt. Jackman. Miss Conway was mortified
and astonishcd. Could II DO possible that the
giver Of the magnificent bracelet. tho partner
In their tragic experience under earth. the mar
who had cleverly run acquaintance into friend
ship in a single day through n sumptuous and
sparkling OCCASION; could this man. after what
no had said to her last niaht. have skunk away
on the coach for another destination. contenting
himself with having made q fool OF another girl
and paid q fair.price'for his valuable life2
She walked down the one street and In and
out Of II. She walked on to the wharf. She
strolled where she thought she would meet him.
II II is false that q girl cannot fall In love at
eight with n handsome man. thcn this tale IL .
Ito. for assurcdly Miss Conway could not have
been more In lovo with Capt. ackman had they
been betrothed n year. On the third day, how
ever. she was standing at her bedroom window,
which gave n clear view OF the reach to the
crazy rail OF the smugglers' hole, when she saw
n figure wrapped in a cloak pass the house at
nunshot. lie did not seem to notice the house.
but walk ed straight on, making apparently for
tho Devils Walk. Her heart beat n littlo fast.
She knew him. Should she 20 out and meet
him. and challenge his reason for not calling
and proving himself as friendly rs no was on
the first day?
She was a young woman with q character as
hard as the rock she dwelt on. and she was per-
fectly fearless in tho execution OF her ideas.
She had been pining for this man. He was out
yonder walking. She wanted him; so she put
on her hat, left the house. and followed him..
Just as she stepped into the road Mrs. Porter
came along. Mrs. Porter was n tall. stately.
stout lady. the widow OF an Admiral. She was
the very last person that Ada could have wished
10 see Just then.
"Ah, my dear Miss Conway" she cried. II
have been on the lookout for you. and meant to
have called this very afternoon. What can you
tell me about your night in the DEVILS Walk
And what has become Of the beautiful young
man You were locked IN within Oh. fe!"
She shook her head with q succession Of odd
smirks. and continued:
They're all saying. II he's a gentleman and
can support you. you must marry him."
III you knew how / dotost the opinions Of
people you would not force them upon me-"
raid Ada Conway. looking very darkly at stout
Ing impRtience in the direction OF the oloaked
figure that seemed to be making for the Snug
But wasn't 1t shocking p, continued Mrs.
Porter, without o light. alone with 4 man
whom you had not seen"
But you know the story" said Ada. with q
want (! over again. good Mrs: Porter ?"
That was the Admiralis favorite saying. Never
trust a story or a report, he would say; go aud
wei. / shall be SEEING you Ihi. afternoon.
Mrs. Porter. Meanwhile I'm OF for a walk. far
'T s3s blew sS1r ,s S%S old lP pssei 4 X Ei. rsrf in h. mos.
gracious style OF that age. then swept away
without another word.
caught sight OF her. and rushed round out of
doors slap into the arms Of Mrs. Porter.
why. Commander" began the lady, this
Is an unexpected pleasure indeed"
III Ada. where are you going f"shouted tho
Ada hait iu ar y f1Tf face. a sDtis made an ironio
flourish OF farewell. but spoke no word.
with hT a black H,ss' ioos mai IN the ' air. sas e0 on sso 90.
cloaked figure. shes fallen lhead over heels
in love with him, and he must either be forced
What, Capt. Conway-do say what ~ cried
"0r battered down in the DEVILS Walk to CRY
again for help for another pretty woman"
Give that out. and the sands will not want
paraders," said humorous Mrs. Porter.
They stood conversing. The Commander was
detained by the lady who would have ~hindored
Mesnwsile 's The T risii. whose heart herr her father aiSs;
knew, rough old seaman as he was, was stepping
out briskly,, literally, in chase Of the man she
was determined TO have a meeting with. She
was only slightly vexed that her father had
seen him pass: she would rather her father had
in his bedroom. which did not overlook Capt.
Jackman. Jackman took the ground with an
hCtoT > lihCCs q DuTbulL ChTTltu II o I
her footsteps to his ears; he turned, looked.
started with pleasure and establishment. and
ran ran fs am saap sG @i'' s the d yGsns w ind,h her fac. red
a. IRE, that you should think 1t friendly to
s to inS a%ss hom I o %ss n afssf ,h hSI s ssfbs asSs; n niSss
underground. and now to give the go-by to our
He hold her hand while she spoke. and ad-
swered. II was away yesterday, madam. but in
any case ! should not have called. l saw dislike
my father dislikes everything that ia not
aged and rotten. He buys old books. and II
mSesh the better. lie believes in the ships Of a
hundred year. ago; and smiles with a sneer az
70; Years i,".,o 4 s Sas!is 1a'P Rit OF a sS;aay whl MS h psn iIv al
:sif with bis dislike, Where are you going
.]ntra %cs s So' ne % BssiSE. ~ VAN Ss''i Frankly "a iiy s sn tx: .so
gsc,stion of meeting you" he answered. his eyes
The color sank out Of her face when she no.
iced that look. She was loved. and the truth
We will walk as far tho smugelers' hole ana
then RETURN" said she. taking possession Of him
With with an and s" wos sS,5i' w that made mad hi ni% I.s saors her her
:%isrs did you 90 yesterday"
swered; DID You notice the other night as we
walked home the light of a fare upon the sea :"
We'll, II proved as l suspected, n distress sig
nal: Il was burned on q roughly constructed
other eontriVances. to strand itself In safety.
They were eight meI. heard the tale In your
town. They were smugglers who had lost their
vessel by n butt:end suddenly starting. They
%trudged to the little village, and were put up
there, and are still there"
Are you a smnggler ~ she exclaimed. look
Ing with vivid kecnncss into his foce.
am Capt. J%ackman." he answered. bowling
and laughing. NO smuCgler, but no scorner
of the trade. ! went yesterday to sec those men.
and think that have secured the services OF
fvo of the stoutest OF them"
What! for smuggling. Capt Jackman 2"
NO, for a sweeter, switer,, and richer func-
tlon. madam, which ! would whisper in your
ear with feyerlsh delight sure OF your sympa-
thy and approval. II this hand"-he took IT.
were mine"
She began to tremble. She was being made
love to in reality. She was a little frightened.
Greatly she enjoyed the situation she had placed
her:clf In. and sad, with her head hanging:
My father must know what we do"
you want me to consult with him about our
marriage? z"
"Oh, not so fast. Capt. Jackmnn.' she said.
coloring with delight at his impetuoaity.
He will never give his consent" she said.
He doesn't ike merchantmen. He hates poor
men, and 50 do /. He'll talk OF our three or four
days of acquaintanceship and heap every objec-
tion he can find and create.
And then, Capt. Jackman," said the girl,
speaking firmly, with her face Of beauty i'm