The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-02-14
CHAPTER XIV.


DEGGY gave the sheik an entranc.
- ing smile, followed by brief
glance at the beaming Miss
4 Valentine, who nodded her head
approvingly.
Won't you give me time to 60 be-
low and pack my belongings that they
may be sent ashore?" she asked naive
ly.
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 II am? Isn't it my af-
fair! | think l am right in suspecting
that he has asked me to be his wife.
Isn't it my privilege to accept him il
/ wish 2"
Brewster's face was a study. He
could not believe that she was in ear
nest, but there was a CHASTITY feeling
that the joke was being turned OH him.
The rest Of the company stared hard
at the flushed Peggy and breathlessly
awaited developments.
1T won't do to tritie with this chap,
Peggy" said Monty, coming quite close
to her. Don't lead him on. He might
| get nasty If he thinks you're making
sport of him."
You are quite absurd, Monty" she
cried petulantly. II am not making
sport of him.
We'll. then, why don't you tell him
to 50 about his business?"
Il 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 WINGED, and her eyes shot
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 60
ing, Peggy?' cried Lotless, the first to
turn fearful
ITO throw some things into my
trunk" she responded airily. "Will
you come with me, Mary?"
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 amazement.
Il am going to marry the son Of the
prophet she replied SO decidedly that
every one gasped. A moment later she
was surrounded by q 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,
his 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 beng ham
died by the white dogs" AMI VITA two
spearmen he rushed up to Breiys err
jabbering angrily.
Stand back, you idiot, or I'll punch
your head of" said Brewster, 18th
sudden emphasis.
1t was not until this moment that
Peggy realized that there Nigh; be a
serious side to the little farce she and
Mary had decided to play for the PUN
ishment Of Brewster. Terror std len
ly took the place Of mirth. ana she
chung frantically to Monty's arm.
Il was joking, Monty; only joking"
she cried. "Oh, what have l done!"
ITS my fault" he exclaimed. but
I'll take care Of you. never fear"
"Stand aside" roared the sheik
threateningly
The situation was ominous. Fright
ened as they were. the women could
not fee. but stood as IL petrified Sail
srs eagerly swarmed to the deck.
Get OF this boat" said Monty, om-
inously calm. to the interpreter. ''or
we'll pitch you and your whole mob
into the sea-"
keep cool! Keep COOL" cried Sub
way Smith quickly. He stepped be-
tween Brewster and the angry sutton.
and that action alone prevented seri-
eus trouble While be psrisysd with