Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-07

right in all these circumstances! On
der God, was not really certain; yet
l could perceive no other action pos.
sible.
A slenderly built, stoop-shouldered
young fellow, who shufiled about like
waiter ashore, was In the pantry.
and l noticed white cloth spread
over the table, which had been low.
cred from its stanchions and now oc'
cupied the center of the main cabin,
and swinging shelf suspended above.
Ever act in this capacity before.
Dade?'' asked, sizing him up In the
dim light.
"oh, yes, sir" a slight lisp to his
tongue; 1--WE done cabin work on the
coast liners"
Then you should surely understand
your business. Lay covers for four"
-Four, sir?" In surprise.
THAT is what said, Dade; two
ladies'. Mr.. futile, and myself. That
makes four to my figuring. Now step
lively, my lad. When will breakfast
be ready to server"
"In about Is minutes, sir"
I waited until he became busy with
his work, his face still filled with
amazement over my revelation, then
walked around the end Of the piano,
and raped softly at the after-cabin
door. Celeste opened the door with
a dainty courtesy and quick uplift'
ing of frightened eyes to my face. Sha
| had been crying, and in some way her
very manner made me suddenly
aware how poorly stood in the est.
nation Of her mistress and herself
| Yet, for the moment, did not seri.
ously care, stepping quietly within.
cap in hand, intent merely on the
rapid completion Of my visit. Lady
| Darlington arose instantly from her
chair, steadying herself to the roll Of
the vessel with one hand on the brass
rail OF the bed. and fronted me 81.
lently, the expression of her face ex.
pectant but reserved. Gazing upon
her, felt the fully revealed power Of
her beauty, AZ the sunlight streaming
through the open port illumined her
hair and outlined the delicate oval Of
her face. Troubled as she was, sur.
rounded by terror NO less real bes
cause she failed thoroughly to compre.
bend it, facing one she must distruse
and secretly fear. her f1rst utterance.
friendly and courteous. merely exhib.
tied heart which beat warmly be.
meath its slight armor Of pride.
II am exceedingly glad to greet you
again, Mr.. Stephens" she said, pleas.
antly, even endeavoring to smile; you
were absent SO long we had begun to
expect evil news"
Il regret to say, Lady Darlington.
that bring you only very little OF any
kind" replied. striving earnestly to
initiate her seh-possession. Arrange
ments on board have not yet assumed
definite shape, SO that can make no
promise concerning your future. I can
merely assure you present safety, and
pledge you every comfort the yacht
affords while you remain with US"
She continued to gaze at me
strangely, her eyes filled with ques.
tioning.
Then you-you refuse to tell I'd
our fate?"
Merely because do not know I'll
AS said before am only one man
pitted against co."
She pressed her,hand over her eyes
as though she would hide from me
the sudden horror pictured-within theil
depths.
What are your" she exclaimed.
suddenly, her lips trembling. Unto
whose hands have we fallen? ] beg
that you answer me honestly-why
have you stolen this yacht? What
real purpose underlies this terrible
outrage?"
/ made no effort to disguise the
deep sympathy felt for her. yet
there was nothing could answer but
must have sounded both harsh and
cruel.
THE motive animating the meHsin
ders possible most Of the desperate
J. deeds Of the world-the search after
> treasure"
Treasured" she gasped, thoroughly
{ bewildered. Where do you propose
l going to search?"
Far south, into the Antarctic"
I Tie expression: CO he: ::ee:eee ~-.: r::ti4
t full, yet ! stood helpless to comfort.
"Merciful God! And you actually
mean to bear US with you into that
J. sorsaken sea Of ice? Oh. surely you
: Jest, you seek to brighten; you cannot
! be earnest in such act Of cruelty.
Whom can I believe? What can
hope? You have told me you were
e the captain Of this crew Of buccaneers.
and yet you say you can accomplish
!. nothing with them to forward our re-
lease. Then take me to those Who
b can! Let me beg upon my knees for
b mercy. Surely, surely We are of no
!. value to you in your search after
;. treasure. We are only weak. helpless
women. Think of what this must
d mean TO me. and be merciful.'s
e (To be Continued.)
. GranuIated Sore Eyes Curt
Il For twenty years suffered from 1
y bad case Of graduated sore eyes. say.