The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-09-30

cabin skylight and going forward stud
led the island.
"'Tis one of those volcanic islands,
take it," he said as he came PACK
1T seems to be covered with trees.
There is a hill rising from the MIDST
of it. The fire is on the top. 1nere
should be an encircling reef round
about it, and deep water up to the
very barrier
could you see anything else?'
"No, sir. No glass would reveal any
thing more at this distance. Try Tor
yourself, Mr.. Langford."
He handed the binoculars to the
owner, but his own scrutiny revealed
nothing moro than the captain had
told him.
"How are we going now?" ne SAID,
looking over the side.
"About eight, | should Judge, sir
answered Harper.
LET US have full speed until we get
nearer"
Every good, sir"
The captain turned and spoke
word to the second officer, who sig
nailed to the engine room, and in a
few moments the motion Of the great
vessel through the water was percep-
tibly accelerated.
Have you had your breakfast, Mr.
| r nf ain ar last
mot yet"
Then if you'll allow me, sir, think
you would better get it. We won't De
within landing distance of that lslano
for an hour or an hour and a half. II
fact, Well presently have to slo"
down. | don't like to dash in full til
SO near land through these unknown
waters, and you will do we'll sir, to g
below and get bite to eat"
"Your advice is good" said Lang
ford. turning away and entering tn
cabin.
Never had man less appetite tina
4 he. Somehow, he could not tell wh!
he felt certain that this which Woul
u be his last attempt, would not prov
fruitless; that his search hitherto III
ayailing would now be rewarded. II
took time to re-examine the chart
those seas. It was quite possible {
thought, for the woman to have mac
- that particular island before the
from the point at which she had lie
the ship. The more he studied 1t, II
more sure he became. He forced NIL
: self to break his fast, but in sho
= time he was on deck once more.
, The island was perceptibly nearf
= Cant. Harper was forward stari1
: through the glass. Running alo
< the waist Langford Joined him on t
& forecastle.
= "Can you make out anything?" So
< the young man, catching the ola Q
* by the arm.
g "Aye," was the answer.
~ us she there?" he asked, hoarse
} his heart in his mouth.
PA 'srhere is a figure on the Weatl
"a side Of the fire yonder."
- "a fgure!" asked Langford, tire
. bling so he could scarcely control n
= self. us it woman?'
zss II can't tell. It's too far off,
oint "Give me the glass"
81 make out anotth.ccr. inquire. Til
are two Of Them" returned Harl
slowly lowering the glass and ha
'ely' ing it to Langford.
Two" cried the other, rapidly
\ cusing the glass, disappointment
his tone which he. strove to keep
ON of his heart. you are right"
me' said at last, "there are two figu
;ar- but tits impossible to make them 0
eng He handed the glass back to
od- captain, who in his turn fixed it az
KY upon the island.
"They are going down the HILL"
an' Harper. II have lost them among
Rur- trees. We are approaching swift
he continued. "Mr. Hoffman,
speed, if you please"
pom Bells tangled below as Mr.. H
|M Mr. man rapidly set the indicator and
speed of the yacht was qui
pf1- checked. She still approached tn
land with sufficient rapidity, howe
3eep and after perhaps Is minutes Of
|her going, Capt. Harper signaled he
stop, fearful of any nearer appro
lain "What now" asked the owner.
|r. IT think we had better not chan
i'm nearer, sir" said the captain. "
hing not more. than a half-mile to
and, shore. Shall I call away the LAT
brat- or Will you be rowed?"
in The launch was slowed amidst
the the gig swung from the davits
would be quicker to take the gig.
hing s"Ill be rowed," said Langford
m. And in moment the voice o.
boatswain's mate could be heard
htin. ing away the crew. All hands
on deck. The conversation bet
,Tis the captain and the owner had
navo heard by many, and their tenor
municated to all. Consequently
~. the gig manned by six of the
T.. oarsmen in the ship dropped alon
Az and Langford descended to the
~ sheets and took the tiller In his
- the crew spontaneously manne'
oor+ him ofF with three