The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-07-23


the weatherwise aviators knew It to
be their own headlong fight which
brought the clouds nearer with such
speed, giving them the swift upheaval
which mimicked the approach Of q
storm. The silence was absolute save
for the muff1ed exhaust of the engines
and the purr of the driving screw
astern, for the Roc kept pace with the
blast. and the light breeze that swept
her decks was from PROV eastwardly
to stern rs she edged up into the great
cyclonic whiTl and outfooted the wind
Carson walked aft. Looking rather
concerned, the engineer was turning
his ear downward, listening to the
sullen roar that now droned up from
the ground.
"A deuce of a wind" said he to Car
son. Hear it howl. and not leaf
stirring up here
YES" assented Carson. listening,
ut is blowing. Bxt what Of it?'
"Oh. nothing" replied the engineer,
looking at the manometer. "only-did
you ever try to bring one Of these gas
bags to in gale, not to mention
nursing her into the boss Chicago
garage? Hey?"
mo" answered Carson. ut must
be difficult"
The young man wanted his serious
talk with Shayne. So far they had
spoken nothing but generalities. and
he felt frustrated. held off. played
with us n skilful fencer plays with
novice. And he had had no talk with
Psyche. This made him irritable
Miss Suarcz stood by the rail look
ing off into the bluckness. her hair
heavy with n mist now just becoming
perceptibe. Mrs. Shayne from the
cabin door looked forth at the young
woman with distinct displeasure. for
Virginia had Just said Il very naughty
thing to MIR. Silberberg in a golf dis
cussion which had unnccountably
aroused her temper And up walked
young Carson to make things worse.
Virginia. tnking him for Sllberberg,
turned on him Il face hot with anger.
stood looking at him a moment.
Then all the displeasure faded away.
and something quite irreconciluble
with it took its place. Because she
held out both hands and looked so
divine Carson took them and held
them close.
MY robbcr"' she whispered. Are
you a stowaway! Are you escap-
ing?"
Psyche! Psychc!" he gushed. "Oh,
I'm glad! And you are wcll"-
N1,. NOV lad
come in" said she Its wet out
there"
Mr.. Carson gave Virginia his arm,
and she swept into the cabin.
Uncle Finley" said she II don't
know how he happens to be aboard,
but this is-this is N.Y.
I'VE know" said Mr. Shayne. I'VE
picked up your deivercr down in the
woods, Virginia" <.
oh" said She ",rhcn H.
"You were the only one it seems,
! in ignorance of MIR. Thcodore's pres
cnce We have some business to talk
over. WHAT'S up, Willett:"
Willctt. the pilot. appeared at the
door with n salute. 1--WE seem to be
breaking records" said Willctt. THE
distance gauge shows ST. Louis near
est. with low variation for Roadway.
indianapolis is weak. right around
hundred and fifty miles. and we're
getting indlstinct registry that's either
Nashville or Chicago depending on
whether it falls Off or Increases
| II want to see you minute" growl-
| ed Silberbcrg and drew Shayne out
upon the deck.
Wilett went back to his work; Mrs.
| Shayne bowed grandly to the empty
mir which her gaze indicated ms Occu-
pying Cnrson's position: Virginia. beg
Gng his pardon with her eyes, excused
herself and followed her aunt. and
| Carson was alone.
Silbcrbcrg was making It unpleasant
for Shnyne again. This fellow. he said,
has been taking liberties with Miss
Sunrcz. and he tSilberberg, would not
1 stand it.
II tell you. Shaync." he urged hotly.
che must be put off! He must be paid
and put OFF. If lie isn't -
"If he isn't" smiled Shnyne, ut
wouldn't he n serious matter. would 1t,
MAXI" q
YES" spIuttcrcd si1berberg. "He
ins,lltcd me- tell you. it's all over
between Federated Metals and Aero
static Power If I'm forced to take
things like this"
Shayne laughed heartily. but he
needed. Mr.. Shayne saw real danger
Of n breach TO which no obligation to
Carson could have forced him and
grasped Silberbergs hand warmly.
MAX. old man" said he. you're
quite right. We can't go down In this
wind to let him land. but we can send
him aft.'
Theodore was examining his para.
chute as the pair entered the cabin.
II have decided" said Shayne. that
your aeronef doesn't interest me-"
every WELL" replied Theodore. "You
are the sole judge Of that. Of course"
+, And you may consider the regotia-