Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-05-20

he t-'rned 10 survey the northwest
side OF the island II do not know" he
answered. 1T might not be farfetched
TO translate Is as "A ships steward.
menial'"
Miss Iris had meant her playful re-
tort as a mere light hearted bubble It
annoyed her. a young person Of much
consequence. to have her kindly con
descension repelled
IL suppose So" she agreed. "but
have gone through 50 much I'm a few
hours that am bewildered. apt to for
get these nice distinctions"
jerks was closely examining the reef
on which the Sirdar struck. Some
square objects were visible near the
palm tree. The sun. glinting on the
waves. rendered il difficult 10 discern
their Significance
What do YOU make OF those?" he in
quired. handing the glasses and bland
~ ignoring Miss Deane's petulance.
Her brain was busy with other things
while she twisted the binoculars to
suit her vision. Rainbow island-Iris-
il was a nice conceit. but "meniaT'
man
was no mental in appearance or speech.
Why was ne so deliberately rude?
L think they are boxes or packing
cases" she announced
"Ah. that was my own idea, must
visit that locality"
How? Will you swimP"
No he said. his stern lips relaxing
In smile; Il will not swim. and. by
the way. Miss Deane. be careful when
you are near the water The lagoon
Is swarming with sharks al present
l feel tolerably assured that at low
tide. when the remnants Of the gale
have vanished, l will be able TO walk
there along the reef"
sharks she cried. In there,
What horrible surprises this speck OF
land contains. I should not. have i'm
agined that sharks and seals could
live together
You are quite right" ne explained.
with becoming gravity As rule.
sharks infest only the leeward side OF
these islands. lust now they are at
tracted in shoals by the wreck"
oh Iris shivered slightly.
eve had better 20 back now. The
wind is keen here. Miss Deane."
She knew that ne purposely misun-
| derstood her gesture His attitude con
veyed a rebuke There was no further
room for sentiment I'm their present ex-
istence. They had 70 deal with chill
necessities. As for the sailor he was
glad that the chance turn OF their con
versation enabled him 10 warn her
against the lurking dangers OF the Ia
COON. There was no need 90 mention
the devilfSh now. lie must spare her
all avoidable thrills.
They gathered the stores from tho
first dining room and reached the cave
without incident Another fire was
lighted. and while Iris attended % the
kitchen the sailor fcllcd several young
trees. lie wanted poles. and these
were the right size and shape lie
soon cleared considerable space Tho
timber was soft and Sd small In glr1h
that three cuts with the aN usually
sutiiced. He dragged from the beach
the smallest tarpaulin he could find
and propped IL against the rock i'm
such manner that 10 cnectually screen
eel the mouth of the cave. though adj
hitting light and air
lie was 50 busy that he paid little
heed 10 Iris. But the ol0r OF fried
ham was waited % him lie was
lifting coupe OF heavy stones to stay
the canvas aud keep il from tapping
In the wind when the girl called out.
wouldn't YOU like % have "a wash
before dinncrt"
He Strengthened himself and looked
at her. Her face ami h1nds were
shining SpOtlcS~. The change was So
great that his brow wrinkled with per
plexity
Il am "a good pupil" she cried You
see ann already learning 90 help my
self / made n bucket ont Of one OF
the dish covers 10y singing 30 iu two
ropes. Another dish cover. some sand
and leaves supplied basin. soap and
towel have cleaned the tin cups aud
the knives. and. see. here is my great
est treasure"
She held mp small metal lamp.
Where I'm the world did you find
that he exclaimed
Buried in the sand inside the cave"
Anything else"
His tone was abrupt. She was so dis
appointed 10y the seeming want OF ap-
probation OF her industry that "a CLEAN
Of amusement died from her eyes. and
she shook her head, STOPPING NJ once 20
attend 20 the toaSting Of some biscuits.
This time he was genuinely sorry.
Forgive me. Miss Deaue." he said
penitently My words are dictated by
anxiety. ! DO not wish You 20 make
discoveries on your own account. This
Is strange place. YOU know-an IN
pleasant one in some respects"
surely | can rummage about my
own cavet"
Most certainly. II was careless OF
me not TO have examined its interior
more thoroughly"
Then why DO You grumble because
found the lamp"
Il did not mean any such thing. l
am sorry"
Il think you are horrid. II You want
20 wash you will find the water over
there. Don't wait The ham will be
frizzled 10 n cinder"
Unlucky jerks, Was ever man fated
10 incur such unmerited odum? lie
savagely laved his face and neck. The