The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-17

consent. Nothing else, l assure you
would take me from this fishing"
Reluctantly he climbed into the pow
or boat. I'll he back in two hours.
Jim." he called to the bOatman. he
turnel to the young man at the wheel
"Now. then, my fine kidnaper, make
all speed for Dark island. and While
we are getting there suppose you tell
me what is at the bottom Of all this
"A lady" said Devereaux simply as
the boat went tearing across the bay.
$50 | surnlised.' said the bishop dry
y. DO you mind telling me her
name?"
you probably know her." said the
other. IFS Margaret Sterling"
Yes. I know her. said the bishop.
"Now a few details. if you please"
''Of course You know her aunt. Mrs.
Bradbury" sa id the Younger man.
81 DO" said the bishop. with a Ger.
tain grim emphasis.
Young nevereanx pointed to trail
of smoke Just above the southern hori-
Zon
You see that smoker" he asked.
well. that's the morning boat to the
island On that boat are Margarets
aunt and Sir William Winterham. with
all his titles trailing him. He arrived
from England yesterday. and Mrs.
Bradbury is bringing him up here to
the Crags The rest is obvious. Mrs.
Rradbury's word is law with Marga-
ret. who has lived with her aunt all her
life. It's Il splendid match from Mrs.
Rradbury's point of view"
He paused.
eco on" the bishop commanded.
well have different views on the
subject" said Devereaux. with a sud-
den squaring Of his broad shoulders
that filled the bishop with secret admi
ration land down in her heart | am
sure Margaret has too. When Mrs.
Bradbury and Sir William. with all his
distractions land at the steamboat
pier "hich is just in front Of the
Cra@S. want Mrs. John Henderson
De.ereanX to he the first to greet them.
That is the favor want to ask Of you.
You catch my meaning. l trust?'
We'll. bless me-. said the amazed
bishop He sat silent for time
Then "Rless me-" he said again. The
in.rne'enre Of ynu-the astounding inn
,pulpnce,'
He began to chuckle softly.
rs this boat going at her best
speed" he asked. We've got to make
Dark island ahead of that steamer l
say we've got to-"
The steamer was whistling of the
island when the power boat shot up to
the pier by the Crags and the bishop
and young Devereaux. scrambIing out,
hurried up the path to the big house
among the pines. AS they reached the
piazza :; radiant girl came forward to
meet them Devereaux. GREATNESS. but
with shining eyes. wasted no time in
greetings
Margaret" said he. this is my
fathers oldest friend. Bishop Caring
tom He is here to marry us-at once,
before that steamer docks"
Oh sail the girl. flushing beauti-
fully ON"
IOI l1lc HtoIfltIt size SteiIltu utterly
bewildered Then she turned to the
bishop with Il smile of comprehension
Are YOU quite ready. bishop:" she
asked with quiet pride. taking her
place by the young mans side
''Dearly beloved brethren. we are
gathered together here began the
bishop in >unorouS tones. when the
steamtoat whistle. sounding close to
the pier. interrupted him.
We had hest alGreviate." he said
hurrit,i:!y. The boat will be in before
We can finish the complete service"
Five minutes later the bishop was
congratulatng the happy pair before
him.
And now" said he. Il bit nneasily,
IF you'll lend me your power boat and
your engineer. John. think I'll get
back to the bay. The fishing is simply
Wonderful this morning and-er-be-
sides. | think ii would perhaps be pru-
dent under the circumstances for me
to meet Mrs. bradbury Il little later"