Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-11
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Copyright. 1908. by
Edward J. Globe

ut is very BAD he said; mot quite
| the end, but near it,
1.-THE end" she brayely answered, Els
death! We are living and uninjured.
You must fight on If the Lord wills it
we shall not die
He looked in her blue eyes and saw
there the light of heaven. Her glance
did not droop before his. In such mo-
ments heart speaks to heart without
concealment.
1--WE still have little water she
cried. Fortunately we are not thirsty.
You have not forgotten our supply Of
champagne and brandy?"
he could only full in with her unre-
Elective mood and leave the dreadful
traln to its own evil time. In their lit
tie nook the power of the sun had not
yet made itself felt BY ordinary COM
putation 1t was about o'clock. Long
before noon hey would be grilling.
Throughout the next few hours they
must suffer the torture of Dives with
one meager pint Of water to share be-
tween them. OF course the wine and
spirit mus be stunned like pesti-
lence. To .ouch either under such con-
ditions would be counting heat, apo
plexy AMI death. And next day!
He t4:htened his jaws before he an
| Swered:
Two will console ourselves with bot
de OF champagne for dinner. Mean
while hear our friends shouting to
those left on this side of the island. l
must take an active interest in the
conversation"
He grasped rife and lay down on
the ledge, already gratefully warm.
There was a good deal of sustained
shouting going on. jerks thought he
recognized the chiefs voice giving In
structions to those who had come
from Snlugglers' cove and were now
standing on the beach near the quarry.
Il wonder if he is hungry" he
thought ''If so, / will interfere with
the commissariat
Iris peeped forth at him.
"Mr. Jenksv'
EYES," without turning his head. He
knew it was an ordinary question.
MAY come too?"
what, expose yourself on the ledger
Eyes, even that. am SO tired Of
sitting here alone"
Z "Well, there is no danger at present.
But they might chance to see you, and
you remember what r.
Eyes, l remember quite well. II that
Is all"- There was rustic of gar
ments. II am very mannish in appear
ance. II you promise not to look at me
I will join you"
II promise"
Iris stepped forth. She was flushed
a little, and, to cover her confusion,
maybe, she Kicked up rife.
"Now there are two guns" she said
az she stood near him.
He could see through the tail Of his
eye that a slight but elegantly pro-
lportioned young gentleman Of the sea
faring profession had suddenly appear
| ed from nowhere. He was glad she
had taken this course. 1t might better
the position were the Dyaks to see her
thus.
1.-THE moment tell you you must fall
hat" he warned her. mo ceremony
about It. Just fopw
II don't know anything better cal
I culated to make one Cop than bullet, !"
she laughed. Not yet did the tragedy
OF the broken kegs appeal to her.
Eyes, but it achieves its purpose In
two ways. l want you to adopt the
precautionary method"
Crust me for that. Good graciousw
The sailors rifle went of with an
unexpected bang that froze the excla-
nation on her lips. Three Dyaks were
attempting to run the gauntlet to their
beleaguered comrades. They carried
1 Jar and two wicker baskets. He with
the jar fell and broke 1t. The others
doubled back ike hares, and the first
man dragged himself after them. jerks
DID not fire again.
Ills watched the wounded wretch
crawling along the ground. Her eyes