The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-08-26

borne with you ~ far. ana am
ashamed Of my own patience. Every
word you utter is a fresh insult" he ex-
claimed, with a sudden fury In his eyes;
land II you do not leave me instantly,
before God l will avenge myselff
The colonel unlocked the door without
a word. With great alacrity he slipped
out and locked 1t again on the other side.
AS he did so he heard a light footstep
hastily retreating. He followed imme-
diately, and was In time to see the door
of Camilla's cabin softly closed. He
approached noiselessly, and listened out
side In his turn. She was sobbing, and
IL the colonel had not been somewhat
fiustered by his late unceremonious dis
missal. so keen an observer would have
noted that her sobs were the quick,
half-laughing utterance of intense re-
lief But he was not now concerned
with Camillas feelings. He had EST
court yet to conquer, and he went Off
in search OF tombstone to help him in
the struggle.
The colonel explained the position to
him from beginning to end. Now" he
said in conclusion, you see the one
thing absolutely necessary. So long as
colin he will defy us Once let him COM
nit himself too far for that, and he Is
ours body and SOUL
What do you want him to do?" asked
tombstone. You give 1t a name, and
I warrant I'll make him do It,"
Yes" replied the colonel II think
1t is time that you tried your hand now.
The game Of skill is up. and we must
500 tyhaf fprra rnp do for M uanf
him to write letter to Admiral NAL
colin asking for permission to anchor
the brig Off Jamestown for twenty-four
hours. He needn't write the whole let
ter even. l can do 1t for him, provided
he signs It. He can't draw back after
that"
"That'll do" said tombstone. "I'll see
to 1t, never fear!''
I'll have the letter ready after sup
per, them" said the colonel, as he went
below; land remember that IL he re-
fuses to sign when i ask him, I shall
leave him to you at once; but of course
you will avoid taking any irretrievable
step until the last possible moment"
II understand" answered tombstone,
with grin; obstinate as ever he likes,
he shan't meet with a fatal accident, not
till the guardboat men set foot on
board; after that I can't answer for
what may happen. It's long fall into
the hold. and some folks are so care
less of themselves"
] The brutality of this Jest displeased
the colonel. who was above all things a
man of taste; but he could not afford
Just now to be critical of his tools, so
he let 1t pass without rebuke, and went
to order supper.
The meal was served to Dick in the
saloon, with tombstone on guard at the
door; to the colonel alone in the cap.
tain's room: Camilla, locked in her
own. refused all persuasion to eat OF
drink.
A long time passed, and silence
reigned unbroken between the decks Of
the Speedwell.
1t was nearly midnight when Camilla
at last heard her brother-in-law leave
his cabin and call tombstone. The two
men spoke together for a moment in q
low voice and then entered the saloon.
Dick started up as they came in: he
looked tired and grim; his cheeks were
sunken. and furrowed with lines that
told Of anger and determination.
Perhaps" said the colonel, you have
now thought matters over and are pre-.
pared to reconsider your decision. I do
not wish to be unreasonable, and 1 am
ready to meet you halfway: all now
ask Is that you should demand permits
sion to anchor from your old friend Sir
Pulteney Malcolm. 1t is a most natu-
raj request to make. and in fact no more
than is really necessary for the safety
of the vessel in such weather az this"
Dick kept a scornful silence: