Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-07-15


is Captain Robert Anstruther. TO whom
alone, under Gods will. owe my life
many. many times since the moment
the Sirdar was lost"
IL was no time for questioning. Sir
Arthur Deane took of his hat and held
out his hand
Captain .NnStruther" be said. las |
owe you my daughters life owe YOU
that which l can never repay. And
owe you my own life too. FOR could not
have survived the knowledge that she
was dead
Robert took the pronered hand.
Il think. Sir Arthur. that OF the two
am the more deeply indebted There
are some privileges whose value can
not be measured, and among them the
privilege OF restoring your daughter TO
your arms takes the highest place"
Then he turned 10 Iris.
81 think" he said. that your father
should take you on board the Orient.
Iris There you may perhaps find
some suitable clothing. eat something
and recover from the exciting events
OF the morning. Afterward you must
bring Sir Arthur ashore again. and we
will guide him over the island. I am
sure you will find much to tell him
meanwhile"
The baronet could not fail 10 note
the manner in which these two ad-
dressed each other. the fearless love
which leaped from eye To eve. the calm
acceptance of relationship not TO be
questioned or gainsaid. Robert and
ri
Ject. had tacitly agreed 10 avoid the
slightest semblance OF subterfuge as
unworthy alike OF their achievements
and their love.
Your suggestion is admirable" cried
Sir Arthur. The ships stores NAV
provide Iris with some sort OF rig-out.
and an old friend OF hers is on board AT
this moment. little expecting her pres
ence. Lord NentnOr has accompanied
me in my search. lie will. of course.
be delighted"-
Anstruther flushed deep bronze. but
Iris broke In
Father. why did he come with you?"
Sir Arthur. driven into this sudden
squal OF explanation, became disni-
fed
well. You see. my dear. under the
circumstances he felt an anxiety al.
most commensurate with my own"
But why. why?"
Iris was quite calm. With Robert
near. she was courageous. Even the
perturbed baronet experienced a new
sensation as his troubled glance fell be-
fore her searching eyes. His daughter
bad left him a joyous. Needless girl.
He found her a woman. strong. self re-
liant. purpOSefui. Yet he kept on,
choosing the most straightforward
means as the only honorable way OF
clearing a course so beset with unsus-
pected obstacles.
at is only reasonable. Iris. that your
affianced husband should suffer an ng-
ony OF apprehension on your account
and do ali that was possible to effect
your rescue"
"My-affia Notwithstanding
well. my dear girl perhaps that Is
hardly the correct phrase from your
point OF view. Yet you cannot fail TO
remember that Lord ventnor"-
Father dear" said Iris solemnly,
but I'm a'voice free from all uncertain
~. my affianced husband stands here!
We piighted our troth at the very gate
OF death II was ratified in the pres
ence or God and has been blessed by
him. / have made no compact With
Lord yentnor. He is base and un-
worthy man Did you but know the
truth concerning him you would not
mention his name In the same breath
with mine. woaid he, Robertg"
"Be advised by me. Sir Arthur, and
you, too. Iris" he said This is no
hour for explanations Leave me to