Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-14

| from the excitement and toll of the
day, and it was late on Thursday
morning when they met again around
| the breakfast table in the spacious
dining cabin. II was merry and "A
contcntcd party. There were ia
around the board just enough 10 cs-
cape the fatal 13-but Bernard Sew
mour, being supcrstitious, counted
three times before he was satisfied.
Miss Helen Carmody presided as
hostess. Never did She look more
charming.
Simon Pence came in for much
raillcry about his gold idols and
limoges. There were many inquiries
about Socks" the monkey.
There is no chance for YOU and
Vincent to escape that freight bill
now" said Mr.. Kent. Here are
your idols on Mr.. Carmody's yacht.
He can impose an extra charge if he
chooses"
NO, | will be liberal" said Mr..
Carmody. "Whcn we get to New
York we will apprasc their value,
and Mr.. Pence can draw his check
for ono-third Of it, Then he and Vim
cent can make an equitable division
and will do the same"
Mr.. Vincent consented with
promptneSs to this ARA nrement.
Mr.. Pence sighed and said he would
stand to his agreement. The gold
appraised about $4,000. and Mr..
Pence gave Mr. Carmody his check
for S123.j0o. BY general agreement
this was deposited to Mr.. Nincent's
credit. making his total share in e,-
cess of S227.OOO He disposed Of
many Of the idols as curos. and
finally found himself in possession
of fortune of S2jO.O00.
The "IIclcn Carmody" was favored
with good weather, and on Friday
evening the low shores of Louisiana
crept up ont of the gulf To the
cast was vessel which looked like
a steam yacht, headed in diagonal
direction. as if to run across the
course of the "IIclen Carmodv."
Mr.. Carmody, Miss Helen and Mr..
Chalmers were on the forward deck.
Chalmers was the first to observe
the Yacht.
There is a problem which sailors
have TO solve" he said. THAT boat
is headed across our course. viii
She cross our bows. or will she 20
TO the stern. assuming she keeps
straight ahead? What do you say,
Mr.. Carmody?"
she is bit faster than this hoat.
7 think" SAID Mr.. Carmody. "In my
Judgment. She VIII pass at least half
mile ahead of us"
II do not think So" said Miss
Helen 81 am loyal TO our yacht
We will beat her. Don't you think
so, Mr.. Chalmcrs?"
81 think ono of us will have 70
change our course" replied Chal-
mers. At this moment Capt. Bald
win approached and called Chalmers
aside.
"That boat TO wndward is the
Shark" he said in low tone
Chalmers tool, quick look NJ the
steadily approaching craft. she is
going TO cut rs Off" continued Capt.
Baldwin. You had better pass the
word among the men folks. and send
the ladies below. don't know what
the intentions of that fellow IIeStor
ere. but he is NOT going to Interfere
with the 'lIclcr Carmody' without a
fight"
Chalmers returned TO Mr.. Carmody
AMI Miss Iielen
"lhat yacht is the Shark" he
said. orictlv. "Iapt. Baldwin has
recocnized her. He does not antici-
nate onv troublc but he suggests
that Miss Carmodv and Mrs. White
90 below for awhile"
"T do not wish 10 90 below" said
Miss Cormodv bcr ewes dancing with
evcitoment ~ am NOT afraid. They
cannot hurt MS. can they. papa? Let
me stay on deck. 7 want to see that
awful Mr.. He>tor and his captain
"That will nor do Helen" said Mr..
Carmody. capt. Baldwin is right
You ioin Mr. White and remain in
the saloon until | call YoU."
Miss Helen glanced appealinglv at
Mr. Chalmers, but received no en-
couragcment in her mcditated re-
bellsr: 50 she obcycd and went to
the lower deck
sidney Hammond came rushing for
ward.