Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-07-11

approvingly.
 Wont you give me time to go be- low and pack my belongings that they may be sent ashore:" she asked naive E.
 Thunder gasped Monty That's no way to turn him down"
 What do you mean, Monty Brew ster?' she cried, turning upon him with flashing eyes.
 Why. you're encouraging the old guy" he protested, disappointment in every infection.
 And what if am: Isn't it my af- fair: think I am right in suspecting that he has asked me to be his wife Isn't it my privilege to accept him if I wish:''
 Brewster's face was a study. He could not believe that she was in ear nest, but there was a ghastly feeling that the joke was being turned on him The rest of the company stared hard at the flushed Peggy and breathlessly awaited developments.
 Tt won't do to triie with this chap. Peggy" said Monty. coming quite close to her Don't lead him on. He might set nasty if he thinks you're making sport of him"
 You are quite absurd. Monty" she cried petulantly. T am not making sport of him."
 Well, then, why don't you tell him to go about his business?
 T don't see any beads lying around loose" said Rip tormentingly. The sheik impatiently said something to the Interpreter. and that worthy repeated 1t for Peggy's benefit.
 The son of the prophet desires that you be as quick as possible, queen Of the world. He tires of waiting and commands you to come with him at once"
 Peggy winced, and her eyes shot a brief look of scorn at the scowling sheik. In an instant. however. she was smiling agreeably and was turning to- ward the steps.
 Holy mackerel. Where are you go- ing. PeggyT cried Lotless, the first to turn fearful
 ITO throw some things into my trunk" she responded airily. "Will you come with me, Nary
 Peggy" cried Brewster angrily. ''This has gone far enough You should have spoken sooner, Monty" she said quietly.
 What are you going to do, Marga- ret:" cried Mrs. Dan, her eyes wide with anazement.
 T am going to marry the son Of the prophet" she replied so decidedly that every one gssped. 4 moment later she was surrounded by group of excited women, and Captain Perry was call ing the jackies forward in a voice of thunder.
 Brewster pushed his way to her side, bis face as white as death.
 This isn't a joke, Peggy:' he cried. '-Go below. and I'll get rid Of the sheik."
 Just then the burly Algerian asserted himself He did not like the way in which his adored one was being han dled by the white dogs, and with two spearnen he rushed up 10 Brewster, 5abbering angrily.
 Stand back, you idiot, or I'll punch your head of" said Brewster. with sudden emphasis.
 IL was not until this moment that Peggy realized that there might be a serious side 10 the little farce she and Mary had decided to play for the pun tshment Of Brewster. Terror sudden iy took the place Of mirrh, and she clung frantically 10 NCrty's arm.
 T was joking Monty; only joking" she cried. .'Oh, what have I doaef" Its my fault. he exclaimed. but d'n take care Of vor. never fear"
 Stand aside" rosred the shetk threateringly
 The situation was on-nous. Fright ened as they were. the women could not fee. but stood as if petriGed- Sail- o-s eagerly svs-Tned Q the deck
 Get or this boat" said Monty. .on- .aously calm. 10 he interpreter. "o- wen p4tch you and you- whole mob into the sea"
 "Keep cool, Keep cool cried SCo- way Smirh quickly. He stepped be- tween B-e~ster and the angry suitor, and that acton alone prevented ssri- GUS trouble While he psrleyed with the sheik. Mrs. DeAiIle hurr5ad Peggy to q safe place below deck- and tbey were followed by a sock 5t sh1vsrlng women Poor Pergy was almost in tears. and the piteous giances she L-ev st Brewster when te stepre5 te-zee1 he- and -he i-peruous shelk. who had started tO fellow. struck deep ta-e zls heart and made hin ready 10 zrht t0 The death f0- her
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