The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-23
CHAPTER Ii.
JIArS STORY.
1--WE got him. cried Eben, after
a short struggle which brought
him out on top Of the little man

him out on top or the little man
who had been skulIing about
under the dock.
Here, They re letting down a rope,
answered MarJory,
Eben put his knee on the chest Of the
man he had caught and turned toward
MarJory, who was bringing him the
rope end
He tied it around the fellows arms
and legs quickly. and pulled him be-
meath the shaft Of light.
Jim Jim!'
The cry burst from Marjory. She
had peered into the face Of the cap
1ured man and discovered him to be
the stowaway, for whom the snip had
been searched.
He looked at her blankly and made
no reply.
"Who is he" cried Eben, surprised
who looked more nearly Ike a
drowned rat than anything human
Its the stOWaway.' cried Marjory.
The man whose story alone can save
you
The surprise took Eben's breath
away To think that luck had played
into his hands for once, after dealing
him so many hard blows.
Hello, down there!" came a voice
from above at that moment.
"HellO!' answered Eoen.
"Snail we pull you up2 Got the rope
Yes, let her go!'
Eben lifted the form Of the stow
away, and he was carried up by the
rope.
II was evident to Nash that there
had been little concern about his es-
cape after he had disappeared under
the dock, for nobody had been sent
down after him he realized their pO-
sition and understood that even if he
had tried 10 escape and been discovered
under the dock the only thing he could
do would be 70 accept the rope lowered
10 him. 1t would be better than staying
until they came after him.
The same thought had been running
through the girls mind. evidently, for
she looked up at Jim and smiled.
Maybe they think you jumped over
board 70 try 70 escape
There was no time for further con-
versatiOn- The rope was lowered again
and EDen had only time To press a KISS
on Marjory's lips before he tied the
rope about her and watched as she was
pulled up 70 the dock.
Then he followed himself and was i'm
1nediately hurried 70 an auto where
he found the captain, Mr.. Bonner, the
stowaway, and Marjory. There We're
two other men. in silk hats and trocb
coats. with severe faces.
II was not difficult for Eben TO recos-
nize in them the ship owners
As soon as all were aboard the auto
whizzed away and did not stop until IL
reached a Motel on Boylstol street
There the strange little party got ont
amid a curious thrOng and went directly
70 two large rooms thrown together.
ssDid YOU say that the two foreigners.
the Italian and the Englishman, are
under guard on the boat?' asked one
OF the owners
Yes answered the captain. we're
holding them for Witnesses; they re
Vow. out with the story We have
had little from the wireless messages
FIRST" said the captain, II want TO
hear the story Of this man whom Mr..
Nash caught under the dock He was a
etOwawsy on our ship and / can tell my
story more clearly after we have heard
what he has 20 say
''All right. Go ahead
Captain Rogers turned 10 Jim. The
Etowaway had not said a word all dur
ing the auto ride. He had sat in a de-
D jected heap. glancinR up occasionally at
MarjOry IN a wiEtful manner
I Now, what's your story2 Tell uE!'
Captain Rogers ordered in q loud voice.
{ Il killed himi' Jim answered firmly,
opening his mouth for the first time
since the capture.
You killed him: what do YOU mean,
The stOWaWays simple statement had
caused every person in the room 20 sit
bolt upright and stare at Jim, who re-
manned looking blankly ahead of him.
II killed him. he repeated again,
seeming 10 be fond Of the statement
They all leaned forward and every eve
was riveted on him.
'sWhor., did you kiu2" asked Captain
Rogers with emphasis.
II killed the cattlcman. He had bread,
and when ] tried 20 grab it ne hit me.
Killed him
Great heavens, man! Out with the
story"
THAT'S the story. ! killed him.
guess 7 must have been kind Of crazy
with hunger. Besides, he hit me first
j didn't pick up the iron bar to hit him
with unrii after he struck me"
Then what did you doE' demanded
the captain.
Then / sneaked out and threw his
body and he>-bloody iron bar into the
lfeboat That's ALL