The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-21


what uncertain rappings:
-
This being translated gave the
word "Hayling."
CHAPTER XIII
| sprang to my feet, and in my
| excitement seized Miss Waltham
somewhat roughly by the wrists.
Hes alive!" l cried. Hes
alive!'
Her face was full of wonder, her
eyes burning with excitement; but
she managed to gasp out, who is
alive?"
"Hayling!"
"Hayling! How do you know"
He has just sent me telegram"
The wonder deepened in her
great eyes, but she said nothing;
though | believe she thought for the
moment that I had gone mad.
quickly explained the apparent
ly unexplainable, telling her how
Hayling and l had once discussed
this very science of telegraphy.
Then dropping on my knees again,
| he and | carried on the following
conversation in a more or less i'm
perfect manner:
Ravensford-Are you we'll?
Misunderstanding.
Ravensford-Who did it?
Hayling-Gupp and the mate.
Ravensford-DCes the captain
know?
Hayling-Yes.
| Ravensford - Whereabouts are
| you?
Hayling--I cannot see; but
| imagine somewhere near the bulk
head of the storeroom.
RECONSIDERATION can we best
help you?
Hayling-By breaking into the
storeroom and forcing the bulk
| head
Ravensford-Courage. We will do
our best.
| Hayling-All right.
I was conscious that the girl was
standing well within the cabin; but
/ until turned round to look at her
| was totally unaware of the pres
ence of Capt. Macshiel. Yet there
he stood lounging in the doorway
an amused and curious smile on
his dry, quizzing face. | rose hast
lily, forgetful Of the fact that | had
been caught mapping. The smile
deepened round his eyes.
well" said he what are you
doing there? Saying your prayers p
mo; listening to the rats"
rats, Ell? Do you think they
understand the signal?"
81 think So"
much good may it do them"
"They are intelligent rats"
said
He smiled and added, But power
less"
Then, turning to the girl, he said
81 am sorry that you should be dis
turbed in this manner. / must see
if | cannot get you another room.
you are very good, Capt. Mac
shiel"
| followed him out into the sa
loon, giving the girl reassuring
squeeze of the hand as | went. He
stopped when he saw me and look
ed me up and down in a quizzing
impertinent way.
Captain"
"Well?"
MAY l have word or two with
you?"
"a dozen if you like. Come this
way"
| Inl int hic yryhint
was on the other side of the sa
loon, and, pointing to a settee, bade
me be seated. He himself lounget
against his bunk, stuck his hands
in his pockets and surveyed me
with an easy, insolent smile.
"Of course. you know the mean
ing of that knocking?" l began.
"Of course. AS l said, will no
have Miss Waltham disturbed. The
cat shall be sent below"
But why not give the rat
chance to come out?'
Because a rat is most migrate
full bit of vermin and has absolute
ly no conscience"
"Tell me, Capt Macshiel." said
what has Hayling done that yo'
should allow him to be treated il
this fashion,"
"Hayling!" he echoed, Stimulating
wonder. "Why, he fell overboar'
two days ago"
"You know very well that he di
nothing of the kind"
Look here" said he, dee
scowl knotting his ugly eyebrows
"you have a decidedly aggressiv
way about you-a way don't like
Why the deuce can't you mind you
own business, and not pit yourself
| against me on every possible OF
| casion?"
Il hope | am not such a fool a
| to nit myself again YOU" said