Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-08-12

bis ear downward. listening to the
sullen roar that now droned up from
the ground.
"A deuce Of wind" said he to Car.
son. "Hear it howl. and not leaf
stirring up here"
EYES," assented Carson. listening.
1T is blowing. But 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 a gale. not to mention
nursing her into the boss Chicago
garage? Hey?"
mo-" answered Carson. 1T 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 as a skillful fencer plays with a
novice. And he had had no talk with
Psyche. This made him irritable.
Miss suarez stood by the rail look
ihg OF into the blackness. her hair
heavy with a mist now just becoming
perceptible. Mrs. Shayne from the
cabin door looked forth at the young
woman with distinct displeasure. for
Virginia had Just said very naughty
thing to Mr.. Silberberg in golf dis
cussion which had unaccountably
aroused her temper. And up walked
young Carson to make things worse.
Virginia. taking him for Silberberg.
turned on him face hot with anger.
stood looking at him moment.
Then all the displeasure faded away,
and something quite irreconcilable
with It took Its place. Because she
held out both hands and looked so
divine Carson took them and held
them close.
my robberr' she whispered. Are
you stowaway? Are you escap-
ing?"
Psyche! Psycher' he gushed. "Oh.
I'm glad! And you are well'-
Mrs. Shayne called Virginia. please
come in," said she. Its wet out
there"
Mr.. Carson gave Virginia his arm,
and she swept into the cabin.
"Uncle Finley" said she, Il don't
know how he happens to be aboard.
but this is-this Ia N.Y.
1--WE know" said Mr.. shayne. I'VE
picked up your deliverer down in the
woods. Virginia"
"Ob" said she. "Then ~
"Yon were the only one, 1t seems.
In ignorance Of Mr.. Theodore's pres
ence. We have some business to talk
over. What's up. Willett?"
Willett. the pilot. appeared at the
door with a salute. I'VE seem to be
breaking records" said Willett. 1.-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 indistinct registry that's either
Nashville or Chicago. depending on
whether 1t falls or or increases"
Il want to see you a minute" growl-
ed Silberberg and drew Shayne out
upon the deck.
Willett went back to his work; Mrs.
Shayne bowed grandly to the empty
air which her gaze indicated as occu-
plying Carson's position: Virginia, beg
ging his pardon with her eyes, excused
herself and followed her aunt. and
Carson was alone.
Silberberg was making 1t unpleasant
for Sbayne again. This fellow, he said.
has been taking liberties with Miss
Suarez. and he iSilberberg, would not
stand It.
II tell you. Shayne." he urged hotly.
''he must be put of! He must be paid
and put Oh. II he isn't
III he isn't" smiled Shayne, ut
wouldn't be serious matter. would It.
MAXI
"Yes." spluttered Silberberg. HE
me. I tell you. It's all over
Federated Metals and Aero.
static Power II I'm forced to take
things like this
Shayne laughed heartily. but he
heedcd. Mr.. Shayne saw real danger
Of breach to which no obligation to
Carson could have forced him and
erasped silberberg's 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 wns examining his para
chute as the pair entered the cabin.
II have decided" said Shayne. that
your aeronef doesn't interest me-"
"very WELL" replied Theodore. "You-
are the sole Judge Of that. Of course"
And you may consider the negotia-
lions or" went on Shayne.
Il adopted that theory some time
lgo." replied Carson.
shayne took out his purse and o.
removed from 1t num-
Der Of bills.
II think I ought to pay you for your
lime" said he. land your service to
nv niece. Please take these and be
rood enough to go aft with the crew."
II Silberberg had not seen 6t to
indulge In sardonic laugh ut this
.xigency the explosion would not have,
but that sneering chuckle
lcted as a decorator for Carson's tenn
,er. He struck Shayne's extended
rand, scattering the bills over the floor
3hayne stood with Haring nostrils and
white with rage.
Don't notice the fellow. Shayne."
aid 1ilberberg. HE wants to keep
,is hold ON the girl and"-
The speech was cut short by blow
rom Carson's Hat hand delivered With
lightning quickness and with singing
'orce. As calmly Us though bidding
good morning Carson spoke