The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-11

"T have that sum here for h!m-tappins
an inner pocket-and now I am going 10
buy Jerseys ard caps for them all. II you
could come as Ear as Bolleit. Mistress Dor
othy. ! could 60 on 10 Penzance and bring
him 20 see you: he Is a good fellow and
stanch to the core. Jean and Diggory will
see that all traces OF tho young masters
having been in the cave are removed. in
case Of its being found. I viii leave you
with Molly Stone. and be back again in .
,iryr'
How glad the girl was to be IN such
good care. and TO know that her dear ones
would speedily be IN safety " ell went
well, no one can tell.
With q light heart she walked the moor
by Tarranrs side. and when they reached
the few huts which composed the hamlet
Of BoIleit. she thanked the good landlord
again ard again. He promised TO return in
an hours time. and Dorothy entered q cot
tage which looked more tidy than the rest.
A nice-looking old woman who was spin
ming by the drift fire rose TO meet her. and
kissed her warmly.
az little thought when my thumb
e-pr,ckec this morrow that I should have
such a treat" she said. My own dear
heart. how is II with you. and are the lads
safe? The old nurse does not forget her
chicks Nlistress Stone had been nurse TO
the family. I have heard all about tina
trouble. but. rs the dear mistress used to
say. we have a burden-bearer and he
knows.' So It Is ell well. sweetheart"
1T is all well" saic Dorothy. land on.
Molly. God has been so good" and she
poured into the eager. listening ear, the tale
Of what had taken place during the last Few
days.
She had barely finished before Joe Tar
rant was back. bringing with him a stout.
jolly looking sailor, whom he introduced as
HIS brother.
He was most kind ana assured the girl he
would land HIS passengers safely IN France.
He had brought four suits OF sailors at
tire. and at 10 o'clock that night they were
TO meet him on the jetty. and embark at
once on board the Water Witch.
An I'll answer for It. no one shall catch
her" he said. ''She 10 Ike a fairy on the
sea. or n winged bird. You have Jack Tar
rants word. mistress"
Dorothy gratefully thanked him as he
kissed her hand and left the house. Then.
bidding adleu 10 Molly. the girl ana her
faithful friend left Boileit for their journey
10 the cave.
They kept a careful lookout on every
side. but were not molested. and they
climbed the bank. keeping hidden as much
az possible among the bushes.
Dorothy. with some difficulty. found the
entrance. and Joe Tarrant. according TO IN
structions. initiated the peewit's cry. when
Diggory. looking rather unkempt. his hair
being full Of hay. made his appearance.
Mistress Dolly and Joe Tarrant! We'll.
I'm main glad. I must guide you. mistress:
tits sore dark here"
Dolly gave him her hand. and in . few
minutes stood IN the outer cave.
A whistle brought Ievellis. and his cry
of Joy. as he clssped his sister IN his arms.
aroused the others.
Arthur speedily took his share Of the low
Ing kisses. and the two Colonies warmly
greeted her. thanking her for the refuge
they enjoyed.
NO thanks TO father or me-. fair sfrs."
said Dolly, as she sat on a pile Of hay be-
tween her two brothers. I'VE are only too
glad you have found a shelter with the
lads. But we have an enemy who suspects
the existence OF a cave, and they will
search here on the morrow. Joe has come
with me to tell you our future plans for
your safety. ana. by Gods help. we trust
tomorrow may md you In France"
You are the dearest sister men ever
had" said Arthur. enthusiastically. whilst
the others looked their admiration OF her
spirit and bravery.