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the side OF the ITdfelel, "Ao ieono
over the rail looking at the flashing
green water; her hand falls lightly on
his arm and sends a mighty thrill, like
q shock of electricity. to his heart.
"Give an account of yourself, Myn-
heer Joe," she says, graTely; and
turning, he looks into her clear eyes,
smiles and finally laughs.
Really, I do owe you an explana-
ton, Miss Molly. Since the cat Is out
of the, bag now. 1 am willing to con-
fess ALL"
| So he tells her what is necessary,
and Molly drinks it all in with eager
ness. 1t sets her heart to beating Wild
ly at the thought that this hero, the
man who has saved her life and been
with the devoted Gordon at Khar-
.toom, should Of al persons prove to
be the Joseph Carringford whom she
seeks, the missing heir, whose inherit
! ance will fall to her in case he fails tc
materialize within limited time.
It is both singular and romantic,
and how can she help weaving delight
| full theories and plans out Of the woof
thus begun.
After that her manner toward Joe
| changes,
He marks it himself, and at first
marvels at the fact, for, although
campaigner who has seen much of the
world, Mynheer Joe Is really novice
| in all that pertains to love.
Molly has taken upon herself new
reserve. She treats him, not rudely,
but with the manner Of lady on her
dignity. The poor fellow is on net
ties, so to speak. Has he done any
thing to offend this girl, for whose
love he stands ready to peril his life
if need be?
1t is only the day before they reach
Bombay that he gains an tnkling OF
| the truth. It comes from Mr.. Grimes,
who has been keeping his eyes open
all this while, and is able to gauge
the state Of affairs.
To him Joe goes for advice; he has
learned to respect the other greatly,
and this matter is of so much impor-
tance to him that he can afford to take
| no risks.
Consolation is given to him. When,
through various questions, he learns
all that has happened, Mr.. Grimes
smiles serenely.
Easy as falling off log, my boy.
Don't believe Miss Molly cares the less
for you since learning your identity.
The truth is she thinks even more Of
Joe Carringford than she did Of Myn-
heer Joe, and the consciousness of that
fact has alarmed her. I know the
symptoms well, my boy. She fears
lest she may show her love-that it
may look as though she were trying to
win the heir. Depend upon it, my
dear fellow, all you have to do Is to
boldly storm the citadel, and the prize
is yours"
This kind of talk cheers Joe up. BE
gulps down the lump in his throat and
looks relieved.
II really feared had lost her through
some blunier on my part, >" he admits,
shaking the hand Of his good friend
and advis-r.
Nonsense! You were never 80 near
victory in your life. The trouble is
your battles have never been fought
upon the field of love, and you don't
understand the signs Of distress. I'm
an older man than you, Joe; take my
advice, strike at the first favorable
opportunity, and the blessings Of heav-
en- attend you and yours"
Thus matters stand when the AL
hambra comes , anchor before the
great and wonderful city of Bombay,
with it's three-quarters Of a million in
Acknowledgment Hindoos, Mo-
hammedans, ParseesS Christians, Bud
dhists, Jews, etc.-one Of the most de-
lightfully interest cities upon the face
Of the earth.
AS soon as it is possible, the whole
party, With their luggage, are trans
ferred to the shore, where vehicles are
secured to take them to q hotel.
These native shigrams, or, as they
are generally called, palkee Charles,
are peculiarly built affairs. They lock
like an oblong, black box with four
wheels; sliding door is on either side.
and there are also windows. Two
seats face each other, and the whole
equipage is drawn by a couple OF
sturdy bulls Of the species used in
India for nearly every purpose, deckcd
| in snowy blankets, with a driver TO-
walk alongside and urge them on.
Mynheer joe knows where to 60. He
has been in Bombay before, and the
| rest may now profit by his experience.
A small hotel is to be found among
the bungalows Of the rich foreigners
and Parsee bankers upon Malahar
Hill, suburb of a charming charac-
ter. where the grounds of nearly
every house are so filed with cypress
and banyan trees, cocoanut palms and
tropical vegetation, such as plantai;is
guavas custard-apples and the like
that the building can rarely he seen
over the wall. There is also cool
fountain splashing in every yard.
which adds to the beauty Of the scene.
At the hotel they managed to tird
accommodations, aid ..ynheer Joe
even hires what little space there IS
to spare. The wisdom Of this is made
apparent when, later, palkee gharry
arrives, bearing the baron and his com
panions, who are compelled. to so