Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-27

handsome appearance. But 1t oc-
CURED to me as went on board Of her that
she had been built and furnished with my
money.
L walked up the accommodation steps on
the quarter, with Pallingrove still hold of the
collar of my coat. As l was led upon deck l
saw the black smoke pouring out of the smoke
stack, and concluded that she was all ready
to get under way. The prospect looked very
gloomy to me; but if the villains had had the
good fortune to capture me twice in the same
evening, perhaps my second chance of escape
was waiting for me-
My dear Gay, am more delighted than
ever before to see you" said Pallingroye, when
we reached the deck of the Olivia.
Il dare say you are, and you appear to
have some strong motive for wishing to see
me- l replied, with what cheerfulness could
command I ou seem to be giving yourself a
great deal of trouble on my account. But L
suppose it would not be in order for me to
perpetrated upon me-"
1t is perfectly in order for you to ask an
explanation, but you will admit that we can
do as we please about giving it, replied the
spy, blandly.
do you intend to hold me as prisoner?''
That is what we shall be obliged to do for
time. But we shall not subject YOU to any
hardship, you will have state room in the
cabin. and fare as well as any person on board
of the steamer" assured Palhpgroye. in a
nae. We purpose to treat you like gentle
man, though you treated me very shabbily on
two occasions"
If did, it was your fault"
We won't discuss that matter"
i suppose You are going to sea as soon as
Sir Morgan comes on board" | said.
''Sir Morgan" exclaimed he. And could see
by the light of the lantern near where we
stood that he was actually startled. "Who
is Sir Morgan%
"Your fellow-ruffan,'' answered, quietly.
Better use softer word than ruffan, my
dear Gay. Do you know the gentleman YOU
call Sir Morgan?" he. asked, with no little
anxiety in his look and manner.
II have not that honor"
"Where did you get that name?"
You were SO kind as to give it to me-"
81? lmpossible!"
''You addressed him as Sir Morgan on shore.
As this gentleman appears to be very much
interested in my welfare, / should like to know
who and what he is
s"You misunderstood me, my dear Cav. I
said Sir John Dorgan, and | suppose / cut
out the most of the first name" said Pallin-
grove, evidently relieved by my explanation
''Then | take it this is Sir John Dorean' g
steam yachtW
fYon are quite right, my dear Gay. He will
he delighted to see you In the cabin when he
eturns on board.2
and you are the second, Mr.. Pallngrove."
''Don't use hard words; they don't sweeten
anything, my dear Gay"
81 only call persons and things by their
right names"
''That is question of taste, and you will
do what you like. Now, if you please, we
will walk down into the cabin" continued
Pallingrove, and he passed his arm through
mine and conducted me to the companion
way.
We descended the steps and entered the
cabin. 1t was brilliantly illuminated, and it
seemed hardly possible that the owner of
such princely craft as the Olivia could en-
gage personally in such outrages as those In
which had been the victim since sunset that
evening. But then he had stolen his title and
his wealth, and | could not but regard him
as thief of the first water.
II shall be happy to show you your state
room" said Pallingrove, after we had walked
the entire length Of the cabin.
II don't care to see it at present." / re-
piled. seating myself on divan at the stern.