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Eyes. That forms some part Of the
promised explanations
Iris rapidly gathered the drift Of her
lovers wishes.
'Come, father she cried merrily.
II am aching to see what the ships
stores, which you and Robert pin your
faith to, can do for me in the shape of
garments. I have the utmost belief in
the British navy, and even a skeptic
should be convinced of it's infallibility
if H. NJ. S. Orient is able to provide
lady's outfit"
Sir Arthur Deane gladly availed him
self of the profered compromise. He
assisted Iris into the boat, though that
active young person was far better
able to support him, and a word to the
officer in command sent the gig flying
back to the ship. Anstruther during
momentary delay made small request
on his own account. Lieutenant Play
don, nearly as big a man as Robert,
dispatched a note to his servant, and
the gig speedily returned with a COM
plete assortment of clothing and linen.
The man also brought dressing case,
with the result that a dip in the bath
and ten minutes in the hands Of an ex-
pert valet made Anstruther a new man.
Acting under his advice, the bodies
of the dead We're thrown into the la
COON, the wounded were collected in
the hut, to be attended to by the ships
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ed in front of Mir Jan, who identified
every man and found by counting
heads that none was missing.
Robert did not forget to write out a
formal notice and fasten it to the rock.
This proceeding further mystifed the
officers Of the Orient, who had gradual
ly formed a connected idea Of the great
fight made by the shipwrecked pair,
though Anstruther squirmed inwardly
when he thought Of the manner in
which Iris would picture the scene.
AS it was, he had the first innings, and
he did not fail to use the opportunity.
In the few terse words which the mill
scribed the girls fortitude, her unflag-
ging cheerfulness, her accomplishing
readiness, to do and dare
When he ended, the first lieutenant,
who commanded the boats sent in pur-
suit Of the flying Dyaks-the Orient
sank both sampans as soon as they
were launched-summed up the gener-
al verdict: ...-. .
"You do not need our admiration,
Captain Anstrutler. Each man of US
envies you from the bottom Of his
soul.''
''There is an error about my rank"
he said. II did once hold a commission
in the Indian army, but I was court
martialed and cashiered in Hongkong
six months ago. l was unjustly con-
victed on a grave charge, and I hope
some day to clear myself. Meanwhile
I am a mere civilian. 1t was only
Miss Deanes generous sympathy
rank, Mr.. Playdon.'
Had another of the Orient's twelve
FOUNDER shells suddenly burst in the
midst Of the group of officers it would
have created less dismay than this IN
expected avowal. Court martialed!
Cashiered! None but a service man
can grasp the awful significance Of
those words to the commissioned ranks
of the army and navy.
Anstruther we'll knew what he was
doing. Somehow he found nothing hard
in the performance Of these penances
now. OF course the ugly truth must
be revealed the moment Lord Ventnor
heard his name It was not fair to the
good fellows crowding around him and
offering every attention that the frank
hospitality of the British sailor could
suggest to permit them to adopt the
tone Of friendly equality which rigid
discipline if nothing else would not al
low them to maintain.
The first lieutenant by reason of his
rank was compelled to say something.
THAT is devilish bad job, Mr. An
struther," he blurted out.
'Well, you know had to tell you"
He smiled unaffectedly at the won
dering circle. He, too, was an officer
and appreciated their sentiments. They
were unfeignedly sorry for him, man
80 brave and modest. such a splendid
type of the soldier and gentleman, yet
by their common law an outcast. Nor
could they wholly understand his de-
meanor. There was noble dignity in
his candor, conscious innocence that
disdained to shield itself under a par
t1al truth.
The first lieutenant again phrased
the thoughts of his juniors.
II and every other man in the shin
cannot help but sympathize with YOU.
But whatever may be your record-if
you were an escaped convict, Mr.. An
struther-no one could withhold from
you the praise deserved for your mag
nlhcent stand against overwhelming
odds. Our duty is plain. We will bring
you to Singapore, where the others will
no doubt wish to go Immediately. I
will tell the captain what you have been
good enough to acquaint US with. Mean
while we will give you every assistance