The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-04
CHAPTER Xxx.
CONCLUSION.

CONCLUSION.
With the termination OF the scenes
aboard the Vulture. and that at Hamp-
stead eight long months after, the pass
ing fortunes OF those who have figured
in the brief. but stirring. episodes 1t has
been our province TO depict are nearly
told.
Concerning the pirate Redlaw, there
can be nothing more impaired. Inc
mystery surrounding him, who he was.
whence he came, why he had adopted
his nefarious vocation. his ultimate
fate and that OF his vessel--these be-
came In after time the frequent con-
lectures OF many who had suffered at
his hands, yet to which the lapse of do
parting years returned no answer. LET
that under the surface there were Sc
crets of serious import. which only inc
pirate himself could have divnlged. Ar
chic Walton at least could never doubt
We wish 1t were for us to picture tho
SURPRISING 10Y that followed Walton'a
reunion with those for whom he had
done such royal service, and by whom
he had been mourned as dead. inc
happiness of Lady Somers, the glad
welcome Of her grateful husband. the
reawake,ling of a love that could never
wane the bliss OF subsequent weeks.
the lovers pledges. their betrothal and
marriage, with Ben Logan In tears OF
ioy half the time-ah, but 1t would be
a picture that words alone could by no
means present
On the veranda that same evening.
when the day was ended and the still
ness Of the starry night had fallen
around them, Archie Walton fondy told
the girl who had read him better than
he himself had guessed the story of his
life Into hers he had come with new
Significance, offering In his refinement
but little likeness to the coarse, resolute
young seaman who had paved the rul-
fian, but for her dear sake.
Flo told her OF his homo across the
sea. OF his own honored parents. and
| Of tho ties that bound him to the west
| err world and he told her OF his love.
| and with her drew sweet outlines OF all
| that the future then held in store.
I'm the heaven OF the present. the past
| already seems but az dream! ana
| have mourned for you as dead through
| all these months!"
| she whispered the words. ere they
parted for the night, with har happy
| face upturned to his caress. and her lov-
| ing eyes meeting his.
sThe letter ! sent you from Australia
| must have miscarried." Walton regret
| fully observed for tho hundreth time
ST assured you OF my safety. and gave
| you my American address. Not hearing
| from you in return !. too have mourned.
! [ dreaded lest your love i!a1' ia'icd -.
I did not know how much loved you TIL
| / felt that fear
You will feel It nevermore?
"Ah. can you now ask that"
He drew her to his breast. and read
In her glistenng eyes the rapture his
| assurance gave her.
but II have lost something!' she
| whispered, faftering.
| Lost something-you?
Have not?"
What, Emily. dearest? Lost what?"
''Aly sailor hoy!'' she whispered. with
CULVER stealing into her voice and a
! tear down her lovely cheek. Ny grand,
| brave sailor lover OF those dreadful days!
T have lost him forever!''
He held her closer. feeling the fond
beat of her warm young heart. and bend
Ing touched his lips to hers
but have I brought you nothing In his
| place, darling?''
She twlned her glad arms about his
| neck and smiled.
.'In his place--yes. dear love; yes. yes!
You have brought me yourself-and all
| there Is Of heaven!
| THE END.