Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-06-02

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cape. tha western. Europa point: the
portion Of the reef between their hab-
itation and Palm Tree rock became
F.lcy Brig; the other section Northwest
:eef The fiat sandy passage across the
island, containing the cave, house and
/ well, was named Prospect park. ana
The extensive stretch OF sand on the
southeast. with its guard of broken
reefs. was at once dubbed Turtle
beach when jerks discovered that an
immense number "f green turtles were
paying their spring visit to the island
to bury their eggs In the sand.
The two began their tour Of inSpec
ton by passing the scene Of the first
desperate struggle to escape from the
clutch Of the typhoon. Iris would not
be content until the sailor showed her
the rock behind which he placed her
for shelter while he searched for water
For moment the recollection of their
unfortunatc~companions on board ship
brought lump into her throat and
dimmed her eyes.
Il remember them in my prayers
every night she coniided to him. 1T
seems so unutterably sad that they
should be lost while we are alive and
happy"
The man distracted her attention by
pointing out the embcrS Of their first
fire. 1t was the only way to choke
back the tumultuous feelings that sud
| denly stormed his heart. Happy! Yes,
he had never before known such hap
piness. How long would it last? High
up on the cliff swung the signal to anx-
ious searcherS Of the sea that here
would be found the survivors of the
Sirdar. And then when rescue came,
when Miss Deane became once more
the daughter Of a wealthy baronet and
he disgraced and nameless outcast
He set his teeth and savagely struck
at full cup Of the pitcher plant which
had so providentially relieved their
killing thirst
"Oh, why did you do thatT pouted
Iris. Poor thing; 1t was true friend
IN need. l wish could do something
, Tor 1t to make 1t the best and leaflest
pAoAI VI 1tS hlu0 Ou Tie lSlUuU
"very WE'LL" he answered. you can
crafty your wish. A tinful Of fresh
water from the we'll applied daily to
its roots will quickly achieve that end"
The mor0seness Of his tone anu man.
ner surprised her. For once her quick
intuition failed to divine the source OF
his irritation.
you give your advice ungraciously,"
she said. "but will adopt 1t neverthe-
less"
A harmless incident. q kindly and
quite feminine resolve. yet big with
fate for both of them.
jerks unwonted Ill humOr-for the
passage Of days: had driven from his
face all its harshness and from his
tongue all its assumed bitterness
created a passing cloud until the phys
ical exertion Of scrambling over the
rocks to round the North cape restored
their normal relations.
At last they reached the south side,
and here they at once found them
selves in a delightfully."- secluded and
tiny bay. sandy. tree lined, sheltered
on three sides by cliffs and rocks.
'Oh." cried Iris excitedly, what O
lovely spot. perfect Smugglers' cover
Charming enough to look at" was
the answering comment, ''but open to
the sea. II you look at the smooth r.
band Of water out there you will per.
ceive passage through the reef. A
great place for sharks, Miss Deane, but
no place for bathers."
They passed on. While reversing
the coral strewn south beach, with its
patches Of white soft sand baking in
the direct rays Of the sun, jerks per-
ceived traces Of the turtle which
swarmed In the neighboring sea.
delicious eggs and turtle soupr' he
announced when Iris asked him why
he was 80 intently studying certain
marks on the sand. caused by the great
sea tortoise during their nocturnal Wis
its to the breeding ground.
III they are green turtle" he con-
tpued. I'VE are In the lap Of luxury.
They lard the alderman and inspire
the poet. When q ship comes to our
assistance wiIlppersuade the captain
| w AACA6AS kAO NC0SCl Will khCu dAO
make my fortune"
Il suppose. under the circumstances,
you were not a rich man, Mr.. Jenks,' ~
said Iris timidly.
II possess q wealthy bachelor uncle
who made me his heir and allowed me
four hundred q year. so was sort of
Croesus among stat corps officers
When the smash came he diDOwned me
by cable. By selling my ponies and my
other belongings was able to walk
out Of my quarters penniless, but free
from debt"
And all through a deceitful wo.
man.
"Yes.''
She ventured a further step.
WAS she very bad to you. Mr..
Jenksf"
He stopped and laughed-actually
roared-at the suggestion.
bad to mer' be repeated. Il had
nothing to do with her. She was hum
bugging her husband not me. Fool
that was. could not mind my OWL
business"
30 Mrs. Costobell was not flirting
with the man who suffered on her &C
count. It IS a regrettable but true
statement that Iris would willingly
have Rugged Mrs. Costobell attthat mo-
ment.
Rounding Europa point the sailors
eyes were fixed on their immediate
surroundings, but Iris gaxed dreamily
ahead. Hence 1t was that she was the
first to cry In amazement:
"A boat! See, therel On the rocksv
There was no mistake. A ships boat
was perched high and dry ON the
north side Of the cape. Even as they
scrambled toward It jerks understood
how it had come there
When the sirdar parted amidships
the after section fell back into the
depths beyond the reef, and this boat
must have broken loose from its davits
and been driven ashore here by the
force Of the western current.
Was 1t intact? Could they escape?
Was this ark stranded on the island
for their bsneflt? II it were seaworthy,
whittier should they steer-to those is-