Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-06-24
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| You must fight on II the Lord Wills II
we shall not die"
He looked In her blue eyes and saw
there the light OF heaven. Her glance
did not drOop before his. In such mo
ments heart speaks to heart without
concealment
We still have a little water" she
cried. Fortunately we are not thirsty.
You have not forgotten our supply or
champagne and brandyy'
He could only fall in with her unre-
Elective mood and leave the dreadful
truth TO its own evil time. In their lit
tie nook the power OF the sun had not
yet made itself felt By ordinary com
putatiOn il was about o'clock. Long
before noon they would be grilling
Throughout the next few hours they
must suffer the torture OF Dives with
one meager pint Of water to share be-
tween them. OF course the wine and
spirit must be Stunned like a pesti-
lence To touch either under such con
ditions would be counting heat. apo
plexy and death. And next day.
He frightened his jaws before he an
swered:
We viii console ourselves with bot
tie of champagne Tor dinner. Neal
while l hear our friends shouting to
those left on this side OF the island.
must take an active interest in the
conversation"
He grasped a rifle and lay down on
the ledge. already gratefully warm.
There was a good deal of sustained
shouting going on. jerks thought be
recognized the chiefs voice giving in
structions 10 those who had come
from Sniugglers' cove and were now
standing on the beach near the quarry.
Il wonder II he is hungry" he
thought If so. I will interfere with
the c0mmissariat"
Iris peeped forth at him.
Mr.. Jenksr
Yes" without turning bis head. he
knew IL was an ordinary question.
May I come tooy"
What expose yourself on the ledger
"Nes. even that | am so tired OF
sitting here alone"
We'll, there is no danger at present
But they might chance to see you. and
you remember what r.
Yes. | remember quite well. II that
Is all"- There was rustic OF gar
ments. Il am very mannish in appear
ance. IL you promise not to look at me
will join you"
II promise"
Iris stepped forth. She was flushed
little. and, 10 cover her confusion.
maybe. she picked up a ride
Now there are two guns" she said
as she stood near him.
He could see through the tail OF his
eye that a slight but elegantly pro-
portioned young gentleman OF the sea
faring profession had suddenly appear
ed from nowhere. He was glad she
had taken this course II might better
the position were the Dyaks To see her
thus.
The moment tell you you must fan
dat" he warned her NO ceremony
about II. Just tiop,"
Il don't know anything better cal
culated 10 make one iop than a bullet"
she laughed Not yet did the tragedy
OF the broken kegs appeal 10 her.
Yes. but il achieves its purpose in
two ways want you to adopt the
precautionary method"
Trust me for that Good graciousr'
The sailors rifle went OF with an
unexpected bang that froze the excIa-
nation on her lips Three Dyaks were
attempting 70 run the gantlet to their
beieaguered comrades. They carried
Jar and two wicker baskets. He with
the jar fen and broke IT, The others
doubled back like hares. and the first
man dragged himself after them. JenKs
did not fire again
Iris watched the