The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1908-11-28

some premoniton or danger caused
Ellen to survey the other vessel. a small
lugger, perhaps a mile astern, with
deep and intense interest. Something
seemed to whisper to her heart that
its presence bodied no good for the fu-
gitiYes.
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-
pietens, 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.
1T might be your husband" an.
swered Dehbie,
And if that were so, it 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 Debbies voice
dispelled that dream.
ITS more likely to be Lord strath-
gate" continued the American girl,
hfhqn also n
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 Ellens heart
There was SO much probability of it.
"Ay," she said, IT'S probably strath,
gate as you say
He's undoubtedly intensely angry
with us both, or with you at least,
Ellen" continued Deborah. you know
you tried to kin him last night
4 wish to heaven l had succeeded!
returned Lady Darlington,
And we both left him helpless in
the read and he cant be feeling very
kindly toward us, went on Deborah
with innocent simplicity.
He pretended to love me- said
Ellen, scornfully. We'll, he shall never
take me into that boat. I'll sink this
one rather than"
oh, please don't do anything SC
RASH cried Deborah, alarmed at that
threat. I'm sure I 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
Ceeily-"
Don't you ever dare mention that
woman's name to me-" returned the
other, fiereely. "She beguiled him
and enticed him-I hate them both"
She was on the verge of another
breakdown. Deborah was appalled, by
the yehemenee of her companion and
taetfully interposed a remark to
change the trend of her thoughts.
q 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 tc
our two. What shall we do? Here
take the tiller a moment. Hold il
Just as it is and the sheet in the Other
hand
What are you going to do?' asked
Deborah as she obeyed her captain;
commands
I'm going to see if there are an!
powder and shot in the lockers forward
I was a fool to come away with onl!
the charges in my pistols"
Would you shoot him?"
GAY, that I would" returned Ellen
rather than fall into his hands"
She stepped forward and rummageC
in the locker under the bows but foun,
nothing. She made her way aft agar
and disturbing Deborah opened anoth
er locker in the stern sheets. Their,
to her good fortune she found a flasl
of powder but no bullets. She wa
bitterly disappointed at this lack, bu
at least something was gained Sh,
kueIt down on the thwarts and will
skill bred of ancient practice rapid,
charged both her pistols.
(TO BE CONTINUED)