The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-23


security beyond the reach OF mortal
harm.
"But for yoir sake at least have
not" said Walton. hurriediy. Our sitn-
alton Is extremely hazardous. The least
sign. word, look. breath, may
serve to awaken Redlaw's suspicion
land that means death, or worse than
DEATH hardly dared disclose to you
my determination to protect you. lest
some self-betrayal on your part should
expose tho truth Only that your dis
tress seemed too terrible. would have
kept my purpose to myself"
She understood his approximations and
eagerly twlning her hands round his
arm she cried softly:
you arc 30 good. 30 brnvol Q, Mr.
Walton, trust mol Neither by word nor
sign will botray myself, my great re-
lief will DO as II this interview never
had. occurred. In no way Will ] Bug
gest your secret Intentions. Believe me-
appreciate our awful situntionl"
II feel sure you do. and that you Will
act accordingly. YOU may confide my
purpose to your mother also, and warn
her likewise"
"she will be equally discreet prom
Use you
"All may depend upon It, tell her that"
II will! will"
There is one other man whom you
may trust, should occasion demand 1t.
His name Is Ben Logan. and he knows
Of my project and will assist me"
God bless him! You mean the gray
haired man saw you with on the Nord
Brandt"
'sThe same Now one word moro and
must 60 on deck We none OF us can
foresee the future. In all things be gov
erned by the emergency OF the moment
At no timc will I be far away, that,
should too great a danger threaten you.
my arm cannot be raised In your pro-
lection"
Dear friendl Dear, dear frlend!"
''Just one thing more. When alone
| here wish you to look for paper and
Ink, or pencil and let"
II have them already!' cried Emily.
eagerly. my pocket notebook and PEN
Gill;
"Goodl 5plendid!' whispered Walton.
drawing her closer for moment, and
convinced that he had not erred in his
time. want four or five blank pages.
There arc as many empty bottles in my
stateroom, and will cast In each a
message into tho sea-"
What message, please7"
"a statement OF our position and peril
and that we are bound for the Ladrone
Islands. II one OF tho bottles should DO
result In our ultimate rescue"
'sGod grant I'll God grant It'll" cried
Emily. hurriedly producing the articles
desired and pressing them in Walton's
hand.
II must leave you now. Miss somers."
no said gently. taking her hand in his.
And thank God I leave you with
lighter heart. despite our danger But
have courage. and at all times in Red
laws presence or any OF his crew-re-
| member
Trust mel''
IT do!''
Trembling with heart wildly beating,
| she chung to him for a moment, her
eyes raised to his with longing openly
revealed. yet In which ne could not or
| dared not believe.
tell me one thing lmore!" she pleaded
in tremulous whispers. while the color
| mantled deeper her lovely cheeks Tell
me, that I may remember that also at
all times and In my every prayer!
Tell you what?"
INJURED, breathlessly. mine Is Emily"
Walton caught his breath. His hero
Ism did not appeal to him as It was APP
pealng TO her. and was revealed In her
auivering lips, her tender eyes. her
| her beauty, the touch of her hand, tho
| throb OF her heart near his. gave life to
a love and birth to hopes the like OF
| which he had never known. 1t was not
| the first time that two have met and
loved In day. With a laugh half ner-
answered:
my name Is Archie"
"Archie! Archiel"
She dwelt upon tho word with linger-
| Ing pathos. then softly cried:
Speak my name once-as spoke
His nanliness appeared In his fervent
HAD any woman on earth better
right to ask me would not now say
Emlyl Emilyl Emily"
| She understood him, and with eyes and
cheeks aglow held him fast.
"Promise me this, then! Ono thing
more If worst comes to worst-it shall
be death at your dear, brave hand before
dishonor at hist"
"Do you mean it2'
II do mean It'll Archie. promise"
He bent down till his breath was warm
| on her lips and cheek.
IT promise. Emily, And the weapon
that send you from me shall bring me to
you'll"
!, It was an impnlsive avowal, !mpelled
| In part by his emotions OF the moment
| and more by memories the very nature
Of which had caused the saddened heart
| to madly yearn for the love and tender
ness Of such girl as this; and the
| words. low spoken. fell shoarse and With
| pa ss!onate fondness from his tremu!ous
| lips.
Thrilled through and through by their
manly fervor, with her very being moved
| by sentiments she never yet had known,
| with mingling of responsive, emotions
that fairly confused her. Emily Somers
yielded with glowing cheeks and love
| filled eyes to the arms enfolding her, as
from which she faln would know no part
i Ing.
Then he broke from her, as from one
| from whom separation were already an
/ effort and pain; and, with last fond
look, given loving answer In her longing
gaze, he strobe from the cabin and has
/ tened on deck.
Redlaw was Just coming aft. and
| mounting the break OF the poop. the
/ steward at his heels.
"Get below, you cur, and clean up the
cabin!" he was saying harshly And
i nj II In