Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-10-30

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half speed. up midchannel, under
cover, as it's commander hoped. of his
comradc closer shore, took a part In
this mimic battle.
But, even as cur sailor uttered q wild
yell of warning, there was IA sudden
crash, the shouting OF men. the whistle
Of escaping steam, and another search
light. farther along the beach. played
on the second destroyer fast aground
in the grip of n ledge.
There's u pretty kettle of fish" ex-
claimed AlacDermOtt. Then. ever prac-
teal, he made a trumpet of his hands
and beloved. "Do you want any
help"
"Send-for-coastguard," came The
answering shout, and keep-search-
light-on us-will YOU"
For once the American public-or
some 40 of that sensation seeking body
was in a fair way to be gratiiied.
Even Mike rubbed his hands gleefully,
and chuckled in my ear, sgd, this IL
fine! We came out for one show, and,
behold. here is an extra turn"
The gift of prophecy seldom descends
upon man. It was certainly in no self
conscious spirit of prescience that | re-
plftl, Don't tempt fate too far. Re-
member there is a saying, Never two
but three"
The words had barely passed my
lips. spoken in needless jest, when
there was Il piercing scream, a splash,
and that panic-s,ricken rush of people
which always ensucS upon a serious
accident.
guessed ~instinctively what had hap
pened. In the eager throng Of onlook-
ers pressing too near the edge of the
~unpuarded wall, some one had fallen,
or been by inadvcrtencc pushed over
| glanced down at the black, seething
water. II was no inviting sight, but |
tore off my coat, flung it into Mikes
astonisiied face and jumped, unprace-
fully enough, feet foremost, into the
darkness.
The tide was at its height and the
water at that particular spot las
heard later eight feet in depth.
| grabbed a woman's dress and at
tempted TO seize a projecting point in
the masonry, but the stone work was
too slippery. and | could secure NJ
grip. Moreover, the waves strovc in
d%ustriously to dash rs against the
wall. The adventure had more in il
than its promise, but | am a strong
swimmer, and, fortified by the cries of
the spectators, who Zach shouted differ
cnt advice, ] won m way to the sands.
Here, awaiting me, were Mike and n
young, pretty girl could not help
laughing outright; it reminded me 50
wildly of the chorus OF "A comic opera
the 40 aforesaid members of thu
American public.
us she dead" began the girl, in that
tone which always indicates the APP
proach Of hystcria.
mo, Peggy; don't be silly, dear"
My burden, returning suddenly &c
ccnsciousness-'tis woman's way when
danger is past-spuke herself. 'Im
wet through, though she added, rue
fully, ana shiyered,
Where are you staying" asked
Mike. lie is a practical mana sheet
anchor in moments Of emergency.
Bay hotel" said his late companion
Then, by George, sgd" he cX-
claimed, with the pride Of a happy in
SEPARATION, well just borrow this boat
and row back for all we're worth
Twill be quicker than walHinG along
shore. Hurry up, man. a good hard
pull will warm you, too, aitcr your colo
bath. AS FOR the destroyer, us loGn'
its bed on the rocks; let 1t lie on it
we've other fish TO Try Just now
is Wc showed of, taking a couple d