The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-05-13

" 1Heu MOlly, still uViuihS thc otu
water pipe, set with precious stones,
reads:
ga present from the Shah of Per-
sia to his friend, Joseph Miner Car
ringford. 1854"
Demosthenes is not blind or dumb.
He can see a pretty good-sized rat
now.
"What. Mynheer Joe the very par
ty we have been securing the earth
after? Bless my soul, now, this is an
Ddd occurrence! can hardly believe
my senses. Are you sure, child?"
Read for yourself, governor. And
f that isn't enough. what do YOU
think of his actions? 1t is quite evil
lent he forgot there was an inscription
IN this pipe"
With that, the young lady leaves her
chair, and in another moment gains
.he side of the traveller, who leans
over the rail looking at the flashing
green water; her hand falls lightly on
his arm and sends a mighty thrill, like
4 shock of electricity, to his heart.
"Give an account of yourself, Myn-
heer joe" she says, gravely; and
turning, he looks into her clear eyes,
smiles and finally laughs.
"Really, do owe you an explana.
ion, Miss Molly. Since the cat is out
If the bag now, 1 am willing to con-
Tess ALL"
So he tells her what is necessary,
md Molly drinks it all in with eager
less. 1t sets her feart to beating wild
y at the thought that this hero, the
nan who has saved her life and been
with the devoted Gordon at khar-
loom, should of al persons prove to
De the Joseph Carringford whom she
seeks, the missing heir, whose inherit
lnce will fall to her in case he fails &c
naterialize within limited time.
1t is both singular and romantic,
and how can she help weaving delight
sul theories and plans out of The wool
shus begun.
After that her manner toward Joe
changes,
He marks it himself, and at first
marvels at the fact, for, although
campaigner who has seen much of the
world, Mynheer Joe is really novice
in all that pertains to love.
Molly has taken upon herself new
reserve. She treats him, not rudely,
but with the manner of lady on her
dignity. The poor fellow is on net
ties, so to speak. Has he done any
thing to offend this girl, for whose
love he stands ready to peril his life
if need be?
1t is only the day before they reach
Bombay that he gains an inkling of
the truth 1t comes from Mr.. Grimes,
who has been keeping his eyes open
all this while. and is able to gauge
the state OF affairs.
To him Joe goes for advice; he has
learned to respect the other greatly,
and this matter is of so much impor-
lance to him that ne can afford to take
no risks.
Consolation is given to him. When.
through various questions, he learns
all that has happened, Mr.. Grimes
smiles ser nelly.
easy as falling off log, my boy.
Don't believe Miss Molly cares the less
for you since learning your identity.
The truth is she thinks even more of
Joe Carringford than she did of Myn-
heer Joe, and the consciousness OF that
fact has alarmed her. l know the
symptoms we'll, my boy. She fears
lest she may show her love-that it
may look as though she were trying to
win the heir. Depend upon it, my
dear fellow. all you have to do is to
boldly storm the citadel, and the prize
is yours"
This kind of talk cheers Joe up. He
gulps down the lump in his throat and
looks relieved.
81 really feared had lost her through
/ some blunler on my pat" he admits,
shaking the hand of his good friend
and advis
Nonsense! You were never so near
victory in your life. The trouble is
your battles have never been fought
upon the field of love, and You don't
understand the signs of distress. I'm
an older man than you, Joe; take my
advice. strike at the first favorable
opportunity. and the blessings Of heav-
en- attend you and yours"
Thus matters stand when the AL
hambra comes I, anchor before the
great and wonderful city of Bombay,
with its three-quarters of a million in
acknowledgements Hindoos, Mo
hammedans. Parsees, Christians. Bud
dhists, Jews, etc.-one of the most de-
ligntfully interest cities upon the face
of the earth.
AS soon as it is possible. the whole
party, with their luggage, are trans
ferred to the shore. where vehicles are
secured to take them to hotel.
These native shigrams, or, as they