The Washington times., 1909-09-20

MaTlOTy, standing dS she
had since the moment she
leaned TO her feet at the sound of
hand en- the door glsred into the eyes
of the tall Englishman, Hlcke.
You beg PardonE what 90 you
rnean2" she cried.
L thought the captain was In" the
Englishman answered with shgnt
tone of sarcasm
you thought nothing of the kind
You came here to spy. Well, are you
satisfied"
Eben had jumped to his feet and stood
a pace IN front Of the girl. his fist dOu-
bled as he glared at the intruder
Il didn't know you were-ah-I dion
know you birds were cooling in here
Nash overwrOught by the strain on
his nerves, could not control himself.
He sprang upon the ungainly English
man. tackled him about the waist, hurl-
ed him through the door, and slammed
4. after him
Then he turned and took Marjory in
his arms.
But the girl started suddenly and freed
herself from Eben's embrace.
This time the door opened quickly and
the captain strobe in, followed by Bon
ner and Hicke.
Captain Rogers stepped Up TO Eben
and put a heavy hand on the young fell
lows shoulder, spinning him around in
front OF him
why is IL? Why is it?" he cried
Il can't understand. You'll drive me
wild young man Every time ] get
worked around in your favor you do
, something that makes me turn against
you. Can't you be decent2 ] was al
most inclined TO be on your side
Il don't understand" cried Eben. not
comprehending this sudden attack on
the part OF the captain.
Here Mr. Bonner has been telling me
that You are all right; that you are a
peaceful young fellow that's got into
frnfgffp through nn fault 0F cvr
Then Mr.. Hicke comes into the room
where ] have left you and you immedi-
ately pounce upon him and throw him
- out"
Eben stopped short He could not be-
tray the girl Ii would not be right to
explain 10 the captain why he had acted
In the manner he had chosen TO deal
with Hicke.
At Eben's confusion the captain took
the opportunity 10 begin again.
81 thought you'd be safe in here.
especially with a serious charge against
you 7 thought you'd behave for a few
minutes. Us that any way 70 do, 20
throw man out Of this room when he
steps into IT,, just because you happen
not 20 Ike the MANI"
NO" answered Eben, dropping mis-
eyes FOR he could not explain exactly
how things were.
Then Msrjory stepped IN between the
Two men.
"Don'tr' said Eben. in a low tone, as
he put a firm hand on her shoulder and
looked at her appealingly.
Il viii" she cried. You have been
misunderstood enough, and you won
be misunderstood this time"
She turned 10 the officer and looked
at him steadily for moment. then hel
little head whirled around 70 where
Hicke was standing. and she pointed
stiff finger directly at him.
THAT sneak she cried suddenly
Every one IN the room started at hel
L.
YES 7 call him a sneak, becaus,
that's what ne is she went on fear
fessly. THAT sneak came into thi.
room as though he were a thief. II,
knew we were iu here. He knows We
love each other He opened the dool
as softly as possible and tried TO entel
like mouse and surprise us IN eaCl
Don't" Ebcn. insisted again. a lool
OF fear In his eyes, for ne did not know
how far the girl would 20. Still e wa'
her right: she was telling Of Il 10 pro-
tect him. Somehow he was stirred by
her nobility.
He found us standing apart starins
at him. much 70 his surprise" the gir
went on. Also much TO his chagrin
Then he tried 20 recover ground by be
coming insulting He said enough q
warrant Eben IN throwing him out
I'm glad I'm not man. might have
She flashed p look at Hlcke. He wa,
eouirming under her words and SCENE,
10 nave iDsL MS NhlIl Illlsllt-
The captain wheeled abruUy sul
Elared at HiCke.
"A man that would do that ought {,
be thrown out Of a room He ought t.
be thrown overheard
But -
The captain suppressed Hickes feebl,
attempt at an explanation by a wav
OF his hand,
Then ne turned TO the young coupl
and said:
I'm sorry 7 hope Mr.. Nash will &c
out OF the mess he's in. / like his spirit
1 threw a man down a pair Of stair
one time because he spied on me whel
was making love 70 my wife. 7 don
think the mans name was Hicke, bu
10 had the same ehfffv ewes "