The Washington times., 1909-09-19

HH the decks Tor HiLeeh nilliuOca'
1" asking after her father where
ever she went.
At length Mr.. Bonner appeared from
one OF the hatchways leading out Of the
cattle deck HIS face bore a worried
look. and Marjory cried to him;
Did you find Jim7''
mo. I've looked everywhere for him.
The cattIement say that the boat has
been searched for a missing man. and
they would have found a stowaway II
there had been one on board.
What could have become Of him?"
Il can't imagine SO much depends
on him. too. He was the only man who
saw Eben thrown into the lifebOat"
Yes, and worse than that Eben was
found in the boat with murdered man.
and it has been discovered that he was
the missing cattleman."
we must find Jim. then. He will be
able to explain everything
without him Eben is lost
i thought this man Jim knew some
thing more Didn't you notice the wor-
ried. half crazed look on his face? Prob
ably he witnessed the murder, too. but
was afraid to say anything about it
You'd better go to Captain rogers
and tell him to have the ship searched.
The stowaway must be found"
But maybe he has jumped over
board"
THAT may be, and II he were crazy
they wouldn't take his evidence about
Eben's being put In the lifebOat by
Hicke and Picketzo, would they?'
No"
sOh. goodness. There are so many
complications Do you think Eben will
have any chance at ALP cried the girl
losing her nerve for the moment
We shall do our best, Marjory. I'll
back that boy with time and money.
like him." declared Bonner. Hes been
so unfortunate, and nobody else seems
10 care one way or another about him.
Except me. father" the girl put In
Il don't blame you. Marjory. That
boys ali right and I'm going TO see him
put on his feet again no matter what
II costs When / take an interest In
anybody I'll fight for him
And. I, too" declared the girl.
They were both silent for some min
utes.
must go and talk 10 Captain Rogers
he must hear Jim's story before con-
demning Eben.'
Yes. Wen go"
They started for the bridge at once
and found the captain alone with Eben-
Bonner asked him for a few words in
private. and they stepped into the next
room, leaving Eben and Marjory alone,
for the first time in several days.
Bonner explained TO the captain about
WarjOry finding the stowaway and re-
lated to him all that Jim had said.
There's more In this case than
thought there was from the first ad-
rnitted the officer, when Bonner had
finished. I'm beginning to believe that
both Hicke and Picketzo are partially
guilty as well as Nash"
Good. I'll find that stcwsway and
get him to tell you his story. You'll
have to believe II.
I'm inclined to believe il already"
admitted Captain Rogers, especially
after the fact that young Nash worked
so hard at the wireless 10 connect as
with the Sebastian. 1t doesn't seem al
all likely 10 me that he would desert his
post. But how on earth are you going
20 explain the fact that he was found in
the lifeboat with the dead cattleman2'
Il can't explain H." admitted Bonner,
but ! am sure that Hicke and Picketzo
had a hand in IT.
"Hicke and Picketzo is all I hear ]
wish that I'd never made this voyage.
I'll have an awful time with the own
ers IL may cost me my job because
somebody tampered with that needle"
The only way 20 DO" suggested Bon
Der. lis 70 find out who did II. and
bring him 20 punishment"
''But even then the owners will be
out several thousand dollars"
II would make good their loss gladly
~ ] could have 70 proved that Nash rs
innocent" cried Bonner.
The statement seemed to have a great
effect on Captain Rogers,
'Mr Bonner" he said, slowly. you
are a rich man and a kind hearted one,
but ] think that your sympathy has
been misplaced in this instance You
must remember all the things that have
piled up against Nash He has been
proved a gambler
stop He has nOtrF cried Bonner
That's just what gave me the. first lin
tcTest IN the young fellow. He is not q
gambler. lie couldn't cheat at cards If
he wanted To. I have had several expe.
riences in my life where fortune has
made fun OF me. That's the trouble
d with Nash. he is the victim or for.
tune, or, 7 should say, misfortune
We'll I hope you're right about IL
II VIII all come out al the trial"
Where do YOU propose having tho
triai2 In Boston or ISondon2'
That viii depend on the owners, bu
! suppose that they will want the tria
Immediately IN Boston or New York
Would you object n ] were present
AZ the talk you viii have with them si
soon as we land2' asked Bonner. 81
think 7 can help in some way or other
Il should be very happy Mr.. Bonner
and I shall arrange 10 have you there
You know as much as / do about the
whole affair and you may he able e
help me out"
Thanks. III try replied the other.
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