The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-08-17

'T'd raKe my chances IN thar as soon
az in this old hulk, and there would be
the additional advantage of getting
somewhere before the storm came"
"Ah, NJ. Irons. it is long way across
the Caspian"
II am aware of that, Alma. I've
been long enough trying to make the
trip. Even now l am a good many
days from my windmills."
II fear you will never see them
again, dear NJ. Irons"
Not see my windmills again? Why,
I'll sell them at the big fair at Mini
Novgorod Surest thing in the world.
my darling. Wen take our wedding
trip out of my commissions But don't
call me NJ Irons. Call me Harvey.
That is my name, as yours is Alma"
But we do motif is not like Rus
sian girls"
You are Russian girl no longer,
dear. AS soon as we get to a place
where there is an American missionary
who can perform the ceremony, or an
American consulate, you will be my
American wife, and the Russian guns
can thunder all they please. Hello
What's up nowT"
Suddenly the delayed wind had come
in squalls 1t whistled through the
ropes, and one snapped. Charka
could be heard outside cursing and
bawling out orders to his men. Har
vey went to the door and tried to see
I'm the darkness. The boat began to
move rapidly through the water and
careened to one side. A flash of light
ming showed him the three men hard
at work trying to control the sails.
THE storm you feared has come, lit
tie girl, but do not be afraid. I'll go
outside and see what can do to help"
Can / be of use?" he asked, raising
his voice to a shout
use! Yes, you can be of use" bawl-
cd Charka Help me and my men,"
Charka's voice showed his agitation.
His men were working like beavers TO
unite the rope that had parted. Har-
vey assisted. and soon the sail was bel
I lying out before the steadily growing
wind.
Now" cried Charka exultingly as
the old boat gathered speed. Now the
/ Turks cayik would not be so fast!'
But his jubilation came too soon. A
sudden gust of wind tore the rope he
was holding from his hand, and one
that had been fastened to a pin at the
side of the boat snapped with report
like that of pistol 1t cracked two or
three times in the air and then wound
| itself around Charka's neck. A smoth-
cred curse came from him as he strug-
gled with the rope. AS Harvey stepped
forward to assist him the sail gave an
extra pull, and Charka was dragged
over the side of the boat into the sea.
A cry came from him as he sank, and
his men muttered their prayers as they
stood shivering, realizing the useless
ness Of trying to aid him.
Don't stand there like idiotsw shout
ed Harvey. you've got a small boat
Get it into the water and save Char
kar'
1T cannot be doner' cried one. Gle
Is already left far behind"
Get out the boat, and l will go with
you TO rescue him"
NO, not you! You are the one who
brought this upon us. Many times
have we sailed upon the Caspian, but
never before did this thing happen to
us. 1t serves us right for taking an
unbeliever and a Muscovite woman on
the boat. That was our curse"
Nonsense! Get out the boat"
The two consulted a moment speak
ing so low that Harvey could, not hear
I'VE WILL go to rescue Charka," said
the one who had done the talking.
But you cannot go. You would bring
us another curse"
Harvey went into the cabin to get a
lantern. With the aid of this he watch
ed the two men get the small boat off.
Look well for him. He was a good
n;an" said Harvey.
He was" came the answer as the
boat moved off I'VE shall not return
We will not remain or 4 boat with q