Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-02

grew moist and she paled somewhat.
 When he vanished she looked into the valley and at the opposing ledge; three men lay dead within twenty yards of her. Two others dangled from the rocks. It took her some time to con- trol her quavering utterance sufficient ly to say:
 "I hope may not have to use gun. I know it cannot be helped, but If I were to kill human being I do not think I would ever rest again."
 "In that case have indeed murdered sleep today" was the unfeeling reply.
 No, no! A man must be made of sterner stuff. We have a right to de- fend ourselves. If need be. will exer else that right. Still, it is horrid, oh, so horrid!'
 She could not see the sailors grim smile. It would materially affect his rest for the better were he able to slay every Dyak on the island with a single shot. Yet her gentle protest pleased him. She could not at the same time be callous to human suffer ing and be Iris. But he declined the discussion of such sentiments.
 You were going to say something when a brief disturbance took place." he inquired.
 "Yes. I was surprised to find how hot the ledge has become"
 You notice it more because you ars obliged to remain here"
 After a pause she said:
 "I think I understand now why you were so upset by the loss of our wa ter supply. Before the day ends we will be in great straits. enduring ago. nies from thirst
 Let us not meet the devil halfway" he rejoined. He preferred the unfair foster dismay.
 But. please, am thirsty now"
 He moved uneasily. He was only too conscious of the impish weakness. com mon to all mankind. which creates a desire out of sheer inability to satisfy it. Already his own throat was parched. The excitement of the early struggle was in itself enough to engender an acute thirst. He thought it best to meet their absolute needs as far as possible.
 Bring the tin cup" he said Let us take half our store and use the re- mainder when we eat. Try to avoid breathing through your mouth. The hot air quickly affects the palate and causes an artificial dryness. We can not yet be in real need of water. It is largely imagination"
 Iris needed no second bidding. She ] carefully measured out half a pint of l the unsavory fluid-the drecs of the ! casks and the scourings of the ledge. {,
 ''I will drink first" she cried.
 'No. no.' he interrupted impatiently. , Give it to me"
 She pretended to be surprised.
 -As mere matter of politeness--
 T am sorry. but I must insist"
 She gave him the cup over his shoul- der. He placed it to his lips and gulpei steadily.
 There" he said gruffly. T was in hurry. The Dysks may have another rush at any moment"
 Iris looked into the vessel.
 You have taken none at aIl.- she said.
 Nonsense"
 Mfr. Jeuks. he reasonable, You need it more than I. I d-dont want to-livs 
 His hands shook somewhat. IL vas well there was no call for accurate just then.
 'T assure you took all I required" he declared. with unnecessary vehe- meDce-
 At least drink your share to please me- she nurmured You wished to hgmbuS me" he xrumbIe,1- If you will take the first half I will take the second
 And they settled it that war. The lev mouthfuls of tepid water Eave hem new life. Nevertheless by high loon they were suffering ssaIn- The time passed very slowly The sun -ose to the zenith and filed the earth md sir with his ar.ior- It seerei to be miracle - nor appreciated for the irt time in their kTe<-th1t the sea lid not d-v up and the IezTes vtther
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