The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-04-16

Listen
Then Molly, still holding the odd
water pipe, set with precious stones,
reads:
"A present from the Shah of Per
sia TO his friend, Joseph Miner Car
ringford. 1854"
Demosthenes is not blind or dumb.
He can see a pretty Good-sized rat
now.
What. Mynheer Joe the very par
ty we have been securing the earth
after? Bless my soul, now. this is an
odd occurrence! l can hardly believe
my senses. Are you sure, child:
Read for yourself, governor. And
il that isn't enough. what do you
think Of his actions? 1t is quite evil
dent he forgot there was an inscription
on this pipe"
With that. the young lady leaves her
chair, and in another moment gains
the side of the traveller, who leans
over the rail looking at the flashing
green water; her hand falls lightly on
his arm and sends a mighty thrill. like
a shock Of electricity, to his heart.
Give an account Of yourself, Myn-
heer Joe," she says. gravely; 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, l 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.
1t 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 q 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 reacht
Bombay that he gains an inklinS Of
the truth. 1t 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 foT advice; he has
learned to respect the other greatly,
and this matter is Of so much impor-
tance to him that ne can afford to take
no risks.
Consolation is given to him. When,
through various questions, he learns.
all that has happened, Mr.. Grimes
smiles ser .nely.
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. 1 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, Ey
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. He
gulps down the lump in his throat and
looks relieved.
II really feared had lost her through
some blunler on my pat he admits,
shaking the hand Of his good friend
and advis.r.
Nonsense. You were never so 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
Eamhra comes > anchor before dc
great and wonderful city Of Bombay.
with it's three-Quarters OF q million in
acknowledgements, Hindoos, Mo-
,hammedans, Parsees, Christians, Bui-
dhists, Jews, etc-one Of the most de
lightfully interest cities upon the face
of the earth.
AS soon as 1t is possible, the whole
party, with their luggage, are trans
oh r-1,a va1,tn1nc