Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

CHAPTER XI.-CoNTINUED.
Mr.. Carmody was a gentleman of
impressive mien. He had retained
his dignity and his composure most
admirably, and addressed Capt. Wa
y ters9 with the easy air in which he
was wont TO issue orders to the
managers and superintendent of his
vast enterprises. He calmly drank
little of a glass of water and step
ping forward, faced Capt. Waters.
That gentleman was study in
bronze. He was in full uniform. The
gold braid of his cap, the bars of
gold on his shoulders and sleeves,
and the rows Of brass buttons on
his coat, were in sharp contrast to
the plain apparel of the group which
now clustered around him. A long,
Gvid scar across his left cheek and
extending to the point of his chin,
showed plain in the electric light
which flooded the room. The closely
0 cropped gray moustache; the shaggy,
black eyebrows beetling over the
cold blue eyes; the iron-gray hair
beneath the cap; the erect, inpas-
sive pose of the proclaimed
the character of the official who held
Al HIS COA Oh lhc 1uiiucuIdIc uSStihy
of the group of men who now con-
fronted him.
Mr. Kent did not join this party.
He had paused by a starboard win
dow andowas gazing out as if deeply
O concerned in study of the weather.
Hestor stood little back of the
captain, while Hammond had seated
himself by the table. In his face
i i
for mastery.
"Capt. Waters" said Mr.. Carnody.
placing his ahana Familiarity On the,
broad shoulder of that official, son
behalf Of TIE gentlemen on this
yacht, I demand of you, as it's cap
tain, thateyou Immediately put about
and return to New York. You are
responsible. Mr.. Hestor is clearly
turn at once"
at certainly is! It certainly isl"
exclaimed Mr.. Peace, attempting to
grasp Capt. Waters hand. That Of
fetal glanced att Mr.. Hestor as if
waiting. for ahin to answer.
"You know your ORDERS" said Hes
tor. you are the captain of this
yacht.s,-f..
"I get my orders from Mr. Hestor
and obey them,'' said Capt. Waters,
addressing member of the group
in particulars His voice was gruff,
but not unkind. s'We are headed
east. nor'east. When he says to
change her course, I wilfechange her
course. Until then, not. That's ALL"
This was loAg speech efor Capt.
Waters. He turned and walked to
the door.
1.-THE Shark is yours, gentlemen"
said Bestor, airily. 1.-THE servants are
yours to cG1nmand, but will issue all
necessary orders to the captain.
You gentlepAep, who have such great
interests under your control, must
realize that. in such an outing as I
have plahned, Capt. Waters must not
be annoyed with conflicting orders.
have provided everything for your
comforI and am sure you will thank
me for the treat I have in store for
you.s I will rejoin you in few mo-
0ments. wish to study our charts
and determines our course for the
night. TherGwe will have some music
in Social Hall. I would like to see
you for a few moments, Sidney; If
the gentlemenewill excuse you"
Mr.. Hammond hesitated moment
Mr.. Carmody stepped to his side and
spoke a few wsrds in low tone.
Sidney listened, and bowling to him
and the others, Joined Hestor and
followed him into his sprivate state
rooms at the forward part of the
deckhouse.
I'll be damned!" said Mr.
Haven, with perhaps justifable oem-
phasis. as Hestor Sailed graciousiy
and departed with Sidney Hammond.
ave are Kidnapped" O.
did you Just find that out? '
drawled Mr.. Kent, as he reached for
another cigar. az knew that five
minutes ago."
'You take it mighty coolly." said
Mr.. Haven, glaring at the big specu-
lator. "One would think chat the
kidnapping of six of the wealthiest
men In New York was0an everyday
event by the way you take it."
81 have seen stranger things than
this happen" said Mr. Kent. sTake
it easy. Take Il easy. You win get
Fence excited