The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1906-01-26

place for his bonfire just within the
shade. Then inserting the touch pa I
per among the spines lie unscrewed |
one of the lenses of the binoculars, !;
converted it into burning glass and !
had fine blaze roaring merrily in a !
few minutes. With the aid Of pointed !
sticks he grlllcd some slices of ham, |
cut with his clasp knife, which he first |
carefully cleaned in the earth. The !
biscuits were of the variety that be-
come soft when toasted, and so he bal
anced few by stones near the fire.
Iris forgot her annoyance in her in
terest. A most appetizing smell filled
the air. They We're having a picnic
to rus6 S6e'iSfhtfHl 6fh sai,.SI .snrroundings. Yes.
back with instant determination. Tears
were q poor resource, unmindful Of
Gods goodness to herself and her COM
panion. Without the sailor, what
would have become Of her, even We're
she thrown ashore while still living?
| She knew none Of the expedients which
seemed tq. be at his command.
+ ""Can do nothing to helpT she eX-
claimed. So contrite was her tone that
jerks was astonished.
YES" he said, pointing to the dish
cover. "If you polish the top Of that
with your sleeve 1t will serve rs
plate. Luncheon is ready"
He neatly dished up two slices Of
ham on couple of biscuits and hand
ed them to her with the clasp knife.
81 can depend on my fingers" he ex-
planned. "It will not be the first time"
Have you led an adventurous life?"
she asked, by way Of polite conversa-
ton.
"No,,' he growled.
81 only thought so because you ap-
pear to know all sorts Of lodges for
prolonging existence-things 1 never
heard Of.
"Broiled ham-and biscuits-for in
stance"
At another time Iris would have
snapped at him for the retort Still
humbly regretful for her previous at
titude, she answered meekly:
Eyes, in this manner of cooking them
I mean. But there are other Items
methods of lighting fires, finding water
knowing what fruits and other articles
may be found on q desert island, such
as plantains and cocoanuts and certain
sorts Of birds"
When the meal was ended Jenks
sprang lightly to his feet. Rest anf
food had restored his faculties. Th
girl thought dreamily, as he stoo'
there in his rough attire, that she hat
] never seen finer man. He was tai
sinewy and well formed. In repose hi
| face was pleasant, if masterful. 1t
l somewhat sullen, self contained eS
II | preston was occasional and acquired
She wondered how he could be so enel
getic. Personally she was consume
with sleepiness.
He produced n revolver.
] "Do you mind If fire shes to ties
4 these cartridgesT he inquired. "Tl
a powder is all right, but the fulminat
"A in the caps may be damaged"
n She agreed promptly. He pointe
Nj the weapon at cluster of cocoanut
y and there was loud report. Two MI
fell to the ground, and the air was fl
! ed with shrill screams and the fiappii
Of innumerable wings. Iris was II,
mentarily dismayed, but her sens
!. confirmed the sailors explanation
A "Sea birds"
ps "Can you use revolver?" he asked
"My father taught me. He thin
ra- every woman should know how to
te- fend herself il need be-"
a Excellent. Well, Miss Deane, y
lth must try to sleep for couple of hou
ing Ipurpose examining the coast for so
,ed distance on each side. Should y
zee. want me, shot will be the best s.
TIL of signal"
ng. L am very tired she admitt
"But your ,ssss