The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-31

with all civilization. a red ana
green light giimmered down the line,
giving the only indication that 9 train
ever came that way. AS he went
mile or two farther, the cool breath OF
the great lake made itself felt, and and
after crossing a field he suddenly came
upon the water, finding all farther
progress in that direction barred.
Huge sand dunes formed the shore,
covered with signing pines. At the
foot of the dunes stretched broad
beach of firm sand dimly visible in con-
trast with the darker water, and at
long intervals on the sand fell the
light ripple of the languid summer
waves running up the beach with
ha]f-asleep whisper that became softer
until it merged in the silence beyond
Far out on the dark waters, point OF
light, like a floating star, showed
where steamer was slowly making
her way, and SO still was the night that
he felt, rather than heard, her pulsat-
ing engines. It was the only sign OF
life visible from that enchanted bay
the bay of the silver beach. i
Renlnark threw himself down on the
soft sand at the foot of dune. The
point of light gradually worked it's
way to the west, following, doubtless
unconsciously, the star of empire, and
disappeared around the headland, tax
ing with it a certain vague sense of
companionship. But the world is very
small, and man is never quite as
much alone as he thinks he is. Rem
mark heard the low boot of an owl
among the trees, which cry he was aston
ished to hear answered from the wa
ter. He sat up and listened. Present.
ly there grated on the sand the keel of
a boat, and some one stepped ashore.
From the woods there emerged the
shadowy forms of three men. Nothing
was said, but they got silently into the
boat, which might have been Charon's
craft for all he could see of it, The
rattle of the rowloclzs and the plash of
oars followed, while a voice cautioned
the rowers to make less noise. It was
evident that some belated fugitives
were eluding the authorities of both
countries Remark thought with
smile that if Yates were in his place he
would at least give them fright A
sharp command to an imaginary COM
many to load and fire would travel far
on such night, and would give the
rowers few moments of great dis
comfort. Remark, however, did not
shout, but treated the episode as part
of the mystical dream, and lay down
on the sand again. He noticed that the
water in the east seemed to feel the
approach of day even before the sky.
Gradually the day dawned, slowly
Tightening gray at first, until the COM
ing sun spattered a filmy cloud with
gold and crimson. Remark watched
the glory of the sunrise, took one lin
gering look at the curved beauty of
the bay shore, shook the sand from his
clothing, and started back for the vii
lage and the camp beyond.
The village was astir when he
reached it. He was surprised to see
Stoliker on horseback in front of one
of the taverns. Two assistants were
with him, also seated on horses. The
constable seemed disturbed by the
) sight of Remark, but he was there tc
do his duty.
'Hello!' he cried, you're up early.
have a warrant for the arrest of YOU,
friend. suppose you won't tell me
where he is?''
You can't expect me to give any in
r formation that will get friend into
trouble, can you?-especially as he has
done nothing"
'"That's as may turn out before 6
jury" said one of the assistants
gravely.
eyes," assented Stoliker, winkine
quietly at the professor. "That is fol-
Judge and jury to determine-not
you"
"Well," said Remark, II will not in
form on anybody, unless I am com
PEELED to, but I may save you some
trouble by telling where I have beer
and what I have seen. am on my
way back from the lake. If you e
: down there you will still see the mark