The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-12-01

away on board. She nov rescued the
Bible, the battered tin cup, her re-
volver and the rifle which had SCARED
the Dyaks when they nearly caught
Anstruther and Mir Jan mapping. Rob
ert also gathered for her an assort-
ment of Dyak hats, belts and arms, in
Guiding Taung SALTS parang and a
sumpitan. These were her trophies,
the spoils Of the campaign.
His concluding act was to pack two
Of the empty oil tins with all the val
liable Jumps Of auriferous quartz he
could find where he shot the rubbish
from the cave beneath the trees. On
top Of these he placed some anthony
ore, and Mil Jan, wondering why the
sahib wanted the stuff, carried the con-
signment to the waiting boat. Lieuten-
ant Playdon, in command Of the last
party Of sailors to quit the island, evil
IDENTIFY expected Mir Jan to accompany
them, but Anstruther explained that
the a would await his return some
time in June or July.
Sir Arthur Deane found himself spec
ulating on the cause of this extraor-
binary resolve, but, steadfast to his
policy Of avoiding controversial mat
tiers, said nothing. A few words to
the captain procured enough stores to
keep the Mohammedan for six
months at least, and while these were
being landed the question was raised
how best to dispose Of the Dyaks.
The commander wished to consult the
convenience of his guests.
eff we go a little out Of way and
land them in Borneo," he said, "they
will be hanged without troubling you
further. If 1 take them to Singapore
they will be tried on your evidence
and sent to penal servitude. Which is
it to be-"
It was Iris who decided.
II cannot bear to think Of more lives
being sacrificed" she protested. "Per-
haps If these men are treated merci-
fully and sent to their homes after
some punishment their example may
serve as a deterrent to others"
So it was settled that way. The an
Choir ratified up to its berth, and the
Orient turned her head toward Singa-
pore. AS she steadily passed away in
to the deepening azure the girl and her
lover watched the familiar outlines Of
Rainbow island growing dim in the
evening light. For a long while they
could see Mir JAMS tall, thin figure
motionless on a rock at the extremity
Of Europa point. Their hut, the reef,
the ledge, came into view as the cruis-
.er swung round to a more northerly
course.
Iris had thrown an arm across her
fathers shoulders. The three were left
alone just then, and they were silent
for many minutes. At last the flying
miles merged the solitary palm beyond
the lagoon with the foliage on the cliff.
The wide cleft of Prospect park grew
less distinct. Mir JAMS white clothed
figure was lost in the dark background.
The island was becoming vague,
dreamlike. q blurred memory.
Robert" said the girl devoutly,
God has been very good to us. Do
you remember this hour yesterday"
she murmured. How we suffered from
thirst; how the Dyaks began their sec
ond attack from the ridge; how you
climbed down the ladder and I fol-
lowed you? Oh, father, darling" she
went on impulsively, Tightening her
grasp, "'you will never know how brave
| he was; how enduring; how he risked
all for me and cheered me to the end"
II think l am beginning to under
stand now," answered the shipowner.
averting his eyes lest Iris should see
| the tears in them. Their Calvary was
ended, they thought. Was it for him
to lead them again through the sorrow
full way? It was a heartrending task
that lay before him, a task from which
his soul revoIted. He refused even to
| attempt 1t.
The explanation Of the shipowner's
position was painfully simple. Being a
| daring yet shrewd %financier, he per.
| ceiveds in the troubled condition Of the
far east a magnificent opportunity to