Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

board large quantities of provisions,
- and has. been coalng from lighters
EETNMMNl all the forenoon, said Mr. WaXall,
gszSzsEy after Wadlaw had been sent ashore.
We'll what does all that indi-
cate?" asked Maddy, glancing at the steam
yacht, which was IN pialn sight from the
deck of the Sleeper.
1T indicates that she is getting ready for a
long voyage replied the mate. Il suppose
YOU do not expect any further assaults from
those on board OF her"
"On the contrary, l do, | said. "Pallin-
grove seems to manage the business for the
baronet, for Sir Morgan doesn't appear to
have the courage or the skill to do it himself" !"
do you expect him to attempt to capture
YOU again. Mr.. Brooks?"
Il believe that steamer will follow the
Sleeper wherever she goes. / shall be made
a prisoner again as soon as an opportunity
occurs-perhaps not in these waters. for it is
too dangerous" answered, very. decidedly.
Il should not be at all surprised if the Olivia
should run down the Sleeper and sink her
by accident, OF coursei
you take a very strong view of the situa-
tion, Mr.. Brooks, said the mate.
Sir Morgans title and fortune depend up
on keeping me out of the way. Pallingrove
will be richly rewarded for anything he may
do to advance the interests of his employer"
That is all clear enough agreed Maddy.
ans hsn 5d think Mn Wex We had better bette tod change our
visions and water before you came on board,
and we are ready to sail at moments no.
tice."
What plan do you propose, Mr. Waxall?"
asked Malldy
1.-The Olivia is still engaged in taking in
stores and coal. / am of the opinion that we
had better get under way Immediately. That
is the only way to ascertain the Olivia's in
tentions."
Then get up the anchor, Mr.. Waxall," said
Maddy, promptly.
Stupanne had steam up in the engine room,
and the order was given to set the mainsail
The foresai was then hoisted, and the anchor
hove short With the steam windass all this
was done in very short time. The mate
sent me to the wheel; the anchor was tripped;
the jib run up, and we were moving out OF
the harbor.
The wind was very fresh from the south
horse. OF course, we all watched the steam
yacht with the most intense interest.
Our sudden departure could hardly help be-
ing a surprise, to Pallingrove. 1t was doubt
full if the yacht had steam up.
But We had hardly got under way before
heavy clump of black smoke rose from her,
showing that she had only banked her fires.
The lighters on each side of her were cast
off, and the Olivia was soon under way. 1t
was, plain then that she had been kept in
readiness for an immediate start
What do, You think now, Mr. Waxall?"
/ asked, as the mate came aft to the wheel.
think you were right, and that steamer
will follow us around the world, if her OBJ
ject Is not sooner accomplished" replied the
mate.
"Of course, we can't keep'out of the way of
steamer" observed Maddy. What are we
to dor
'IThat is the main question. The steamer
viii follow us wherever, We go, and into every
port where we drop the anchor. If you GO
on shore, Pallingrove win follow you and dog
Your steps SO that you can do nothing" said
the mate. 1T was capital idea to send
Wadlaw to Constantinople. In my Judgment,
you and Captain Fayrthorne ought TO follow
him in few days"
What! 60 by land?" said Maddy
Certainly. The Sleeper will only be a
hindrance to you. 1t may take her a month
to get to Constantinople, for it is as far as
from New York to Liverpool. AS soon as
you are gone, ! Will amuse Sir Morgan and
Pallingrove with the Sleeper, and keep him
| from following you by land"
That's capital. Mr.. Waxall!" exclaimed
Maddy.
eve will run over to Havre, or some other
French port, and send your baggage ashore
We can run in at low tide, when the Olivia
| cannot follow US at once"
II like that plan," said Maddy.
"In the meantime, we are not entirely help
less, We draw eight feet Of water, and that
steamer not less than twelve, and we can 60
J where she cannot"