The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-10-01

some premonition Of danger caused
Ellen to survey the other vessel, small
lugger, perhaps q mile astern, with
! deep and Intense interest. Something
seemed to whisper to her heart that
| its presence BODIED no good for the fu-
gitives.
In order to settle the matter, Ellen
suddenly put up the helm and ran
broad off toward the channel. The
other boat followed her motions at
once. At this confirmation of her sus-
picions. Ellen once more brought her
own cutter on her previous course.
and again the other boat followed the
movements of the first.
They're pursuing u.s." said Ellen.
Il thought So" returned Debbie-
| who can they be-" queried Ellen
tightening her grip upon the tiller.
ut might be your husband" an
swered Debbie.
And If that were so. 1t flashed into
Ellen's mind that perhaps the best
thing would be to throw her own boat
up into the wind, doff sail, or at least
| just give her steerage way and wait
to be taken back. But Debbie's voice
dispelled that dream.
Its more likely to be Lord Strath-
gate" continued the American girl.
than anyone else. He would natur
ally follow us to that little village. if
he were not so seriously wounded as
to be utterly helpless and of course
he would pursue us. They would find
the money you put on the wharf and
anybody could guess the rest"
The thought smote Ellen's heart.
There was SO much probability of 1t.
"Ay," she said, tits probably Strath.
gate as you say"
Hes undoubtedly intensely angry
with us both, or with YOU at least
Ellen" continued Deborah you know
you tried to kill him last night"
Il wish to heaven had succeeded"
returned Lady Darlington.
And we both left him helpless in
the road and he can't be feeling very
kindly toward u.s." went on Deborah
with innocent simplicity.
He pretended to love me-" said
Ellen, scornfully. WELL he shall never
take me into that boat. I'll sink this
one rather than"
ooh. please don't do anything so
RASH" cried Deborah, alarmed at that
threat I'm sure don't want to be
sunk and drowned because Lord
Strathgate loves you and Lord Car
rington doesn't"
How do you know he doesn't?"
cried Ellen.
why, you said that he and Lady
Cecily-"
Don't you ever dare mention that
woman's name to me-" returned the
other. fiercely. "She beguiled him
and enticed him-I hate them BOTH"
She was on the verge of another
breakdown. Deborah was appalled, by
the vehemence of her companion and
tactfully interposed remark to
change the trend of her thoughts.
81 think they're nearer to us now"
"They are" cried Ellen as she sur
veyed them with her practiced eye.
Their boat is larger, she spreads
more sail. She goes three fathoms to
our two. What shall we do? Here
take the tiller a moment. Hold 1t
|
hand"
What are you going to do?" asked
Deborah as she obeyed her captain s
commands.
I'm going to see if there are any
powder and shot in the lockers forward
l was fool to come away with only
the charges in my pistols"
Would you shoot him?"
"Ay, that / would" returned Ellen
rather than fall into his hands,"
She stepped forward and rummaged
in the locker under the bows but found
nothing. She made her way aft again
and disturbing Deborah opened anoth
err locker in the stern sheets. There
to her good fortune she found flask
of powder but no bullets. She was
bitterly disappointed at this lack, but
r at least something was gained. She
| knelt down on the thwarts and with
J skill bred of ancient practice rapidly
( charged both her pistols.
I eTO BE CONTINUED)
WHERE AUBURN LOCKS ABOUND
Found in Great Numbers in North