Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1903-02-18

lllAI / Al.-lONTINI'ED.
Mr.. Carmody was n gentleman Of
Impressive micn. He had retained
his dignity and his composure most
admirably, and addressed Capt. Wa
ters with the easy air in which he
was won't TO issue orders TO the
managers and superintendent of his
vast enterprises. He calmly drank
little of a glass of water and step
ping forward, faced Capt. Waters.
That gentleman was study in
bronze. He was in full Uniform. The
gold braid of hie cap, the bars of
gold or his shoulders and sleeves,
and the rows of brass buttons on
his coat, were in sharp contrast to
the plain apparel of the group which
row clustered around him. \ long.
lid scar across his left cheek and
extending to the point of his chin.
showed plain in the electric light
which aooded the room. The closely
cropped gray. moustache; the shaggy.
back eyebrows beetling over the
cold pfue eyes; the iron-gray hair
beneath the cap; the erect impas-
sNe pose of the figure
the character of the official who held
in his control the immediate destiny
of the group of men who now con
fronted linn.
Mr.. kert did not join this party.
He had paused by a starboard win
dow and was gazing out as if deeply
concerned IN study of the weather
Hestor stood little back of the
capt9iD. while Hammond had seated
himself by the table. In his face
anger and bcwilderment struggled
for mastery.
Capt. Waters" said Mr.. 'Carmodv.
placing his hand Familiarity on the
broad shoulder of that official. Ion
behalf Of the gentlemen on this
yacht, | demand of YOU. as its cap
tain, that you Immediately put about
and return to New York You are
responsible. Mr.. Hestor is clearly
irresponsible. 1t is our wish to re
turn at once"
vt certainly is! 1t certainly ISL
exclaimed Mr.. Pence, attempting to
grasp Capt Waters hand. That of
bcial glanced at Mr.. Hestor as if
waiting fer him to answer
you keow your ORDERS said He's
Tor. You are the captain Of this
yacht
Il get my orders from Mr.. Hestor
and obey them said Capt. Waters.
addressing no member Of the group
IN particular. His voice was gruF.
but not unkind. 1--WE are headed
east, nOr'east When he saws to
change her course, will change her
course. Until then. not. That's NIL"
This was a long speech for Capt
Waters. He turned and walked to-
the door.
THE Shark is yours, gentlemen
said Hestor, airilv. The servants are
yours to command, hut ] will issue all
necessary orders to the captain.
You gentlemen. who haze such great
Interests under your control. must
realize that. in such an outing as
have planned. Capt. Waters must not
be annoyed with conflicting orders.
have provided everything for your
comfort, and am sure you will thank
me for the treat ! have ia store for
you. ] will rejoin you i'm few mo-
Inents. ] wish 10 study our charts
and determine orr course for the
night Then we viii have some music
ia Social Hall would like 10 see
you for few moments. SidBey: If
the gentlemen win excuse you
Mr.. Hammond hesitated a moment.
br. Carmody stepped 20 his side and
spoke a few words IN a low tone.
Sidney listened. and bosinV 10 him
and the others, Joined Hsstor and
followed him into his private state
rooms AT the forward part ~ Che
dsckhousc.
'Well. ~ be- damned" said Mr.
Haven. with perhaps iustifabIe en-
Phnsis as iiestor smiled 0raciot.Iv
AID departed with Sidney Hammond.
we are kidnapped"
Did you Just find that ont q-
hrawled Mr.. Kent as he reached for
another cigar. 81 knew that G,c
minutes ago"
''lou take it r1ighty coolly." eaid
Mr Haven. giariug at the big specu-
Iafor. cone woGid think that the
kidnapping Of sis OF the weaifhiest
men in Nov York was nm everyday
eeent by the way y0u take it,"
u have seen stranger things than
this Happen" said Mr.. Kent. Take
u easy. Take it easy. You will get
Psna> sKcited."