The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
AN AERIAL RUNAWAY
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CHAPTER H.

CHAPTER H
Tho Nysterious Ffra
THE occupants Of the surrounding boats the
only who witnessed the manly rescue Of the
fortunate maidens The accident had occurred near
enough to the city to be in plain view of the hrong
before the collision took place. also, reg
ment OF soldiers formed into hollow square, had
hurredy down the nearest street, and halted upon tho
quay point directly opposite the state barge Then
the ranks had parted and litter borne from the
center Of the troops in which sat whose uniform
.vaed in its decorations of and scarlet and gold
that of the curaca of Chochima.
This dignitary just in time the fra craft
OF the young cut in two by the larger boat and in
ing for his carriers to lower it, and down the nearest
steps to the waters edge For instant it looked
tho the official going to plunge into the lake to the
aid Of the drowning girls tho they must have sunk for
the last time long before he could have reached them
evidently the prompt action Of the young strangers pre-
this movement the stopped where he
was, watching the whole with lively interest.
When the madens safe in the BARGE he, without
leaving the steps, turned toward his troopers lifted
his hand Instantly they raised their spears and broke
into loud huzzas.
As the cheers the water a look of in
tense relief passed the face Of the captain of the
barge Ever since the rescued girls placed in his
boat he had appeared anxious and troubled but
sured by the shouts of the soldiers in which the
sembed people were also joining he spoke few words
to his and they quickening their stroke
dashed to the landing where the head chief still
standing.
The next minute ignoring the strangers and also the
humble sautations of the barge officer, the waiting
raca sprang on board and one of the madens to
his BOSOM Her encirced his neck her laid
close to his and they chung convulsively the
other could mistake their relationshp-hey
Soon, however, the seemed to realize that he was
negectng duty, for releasing his daughter from his
he first took the hand of the other maiden and
spoke few words apparently Of congratuation her
then he turned to the VISITORS and gazing at them
for instant with face eloquent in its expression Of
gratitude and goodwill he dropped low before them in
homage. in iudp tn show
the obligation felt catching up one of the cush
ions of the boat he laid it upon his shouderan
the behoders afterward learned meant he
want forever.
AS the arose. Professor Barton put out his hand
The native understood the cordially of ac and
placed his hand in that of the professor Mr.
Todd and the lads in turn stepped forward to give him
which thru the long weeks that followed brok
Then he escorted his friends to the four lit
ters brought for their Barely they seated
when fifth litter for himself quickly fetched from
neighborng storehouse, appeared. Stepping into it he
gave the word of command, and his regiment forming
and at length stopped before great palace
the right There aighting, the himself led
way down broad hall and out into spacious court
adorned with fountains and shrubs and flowers.
ct say, Bod, this beats anything seen yet!'
Todd exclaimed enthusiastically and if the inside of
the house compares with the outside shall find
apartments away ahead of those had at Chochima
wonder this to be quarters while in town3
So wish they'd hurry and show US to rooms.
Railways in a hurry, Todd,'' his cousin responded
with laugh. elm hurry for SUPPER and in hurry for
bed; in hurry for your and in hurry for what
next!''
F'But these wet clothes mighty uncomfortable
he expostulated, and I'd like to change them dry
them.''
Rod had no time to reply for a approached
and with low bow motoned them to follow him. He
led them the court and up flight of stairs to the
next story thence down corridor to the front
palace where he drew back gorgeous porere and wait
ed for them to enter. ~ -.
The chamber was larger than that they had occupied
at Chochima, and handsomely furnished but in
other respects greatly resembled it.
ftWhat shall do while clothes are dryngsO
asked Todd ..~.--.. =
ellie in bed, presume - his comrade retored laugh
ingly.