The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-07-20

truth to it's own evil time. In their lit
tie nook the power of the sun had not
yet made itself felt. By ordinary com
putation it was about 8 o'clock. Long
before noon they 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 must be Stunned like a pesti-
lence. 10 touch either under such con-
ditions would be counting heat, apo
pleXy and death. And next day!
He frightened his jaws before he an.
swered:
I'VE Will console ourselves with bot
tie of champagne for dinner. Mean
While l hear our friends shouting to.
those left on this side of the island. I
must take an active interest in the
Conversations
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 Smugglers' 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'
"Yes,'' without turning his head. He
knew it was an ordinary question.
May I come too?'
what, expose yourself on the ledger
Eyes, even that. I am so tired Of
sitting here alone.'
"Well, there is no danger at present.
But they might chance to see you, and
you remember what r.
Yes, I remember quite we'll. If that
is alp There was rustic of gar
ments. Il am very mannish in appear
ance. If you promise not to look at me
I will join you"
II PROMISE
Iris stepped forth. She was flushed
little, and, to cover her confusion,
maybe, she picked up rife.
"Now there are two guns" she said
as she stood near him.
He could see through the tail of his
eye that a slight but elegantly pro-
portioned 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.
"The moment tell you you must fall
fat" he warned her. mo ceremony
about it. Just flopv'
Il don't know anything better cal
culated to make one flop than a bullet"
she laughed. Not yet did the tragedy
Of the broken kegs appeal to her.
eyes, but it achieves it's purpose in
two ways. 1 want you to adopt the
precautionary method
''Trust me for that. Good graciousr'
The sailors rifle went off with an
unexpected bang that froze the excla-
| nation on her lips. Three Dyaks were
attempting to run the gantlet to their
beleaguered comrades. They carried
jar and two wicker baskets. He with
the jar fell and broke it. The others
doubled back like hares, and the first
man dragged himself after them. jerks
did not fire again.
Iris watched the wounded wretch
crawling along the ground. Her eyes
grew moist, and she paled somewhat.
When he vanished she looked into the
valley and at the opposing ledge; three
men lay dead within twenty yards Of
her. Two others dangled from the
rocks. It took her some time to con-
troll her quavering utterance sufficient
ly to say:
81 hope may not have to use gun.
/ know it cannot be helped, but if I
were to kill human being I do not
think would ever rest again.
I'm that case have indeed murdered
sleep today" was the unfeeling reply.
mo, no! A man must be made Of
sterner stuff We have a right to de-
fend ourselves. If need be, will exer-
else that right. Still, it is horrid, oh,
so horrid!'
She could not see the sailors grim
smile. 1t would materially affect his
rest for the better were he able to
eldy every DydK Ou Tie 1Slduu WILL d
single shot. Yet her gentle protest
pleased him. She could not at the
same time be callous to human suffer
ing and be Iris. But he declined the
discussion of such sentiments.
"You were going to say something
when a brief disturbance took place."
he inquired.
Eyes. I was surprised to find how
hot the ledge has become"
you notice it more because you are
obliged to remain here"
After pause she said:
Il think / understand now why you
were SO upset by the loss of our wa
ter supply. Before the day ends we
will be in great straits, enduring ago.
MES from thirst!"
'sLet us not meet the devil halfway"
he rejoined. He preferred the unfair
retort to confession which could only
foster dismay.