The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-04-13

appeared. He must have been knocked
overheard in the fight.
course he responded. NO one could sus-
pect the old man even if circumstances
were against him, which they are not. But
what of the others: Do you think they
will escape:
For the moment perhaps. Not for long.
! did not speak idly when warmed viii.
viii live to enjoy the fruits of their tleach-
cry" Dangerously the dark eyes flashed.
Caruth shuddered You wouldn't set the
nih har on them he n;n S 'ankl l,,
screen them if would: No! No. am
not the only member of the Order ON
board. The Brotherhood has its agents
everywhere. AT this very moment it prob
happened Who should know its methods
if not l! We shall all have to answer for
our failure. Professor shishkin if he
lives and most all. his daughter and her
lover. have already been summoned be-
fore the Inner Circle. The Order was
given me ten minutes ago"
She paused heSitated for moment, then
raised her head proudly We have all
made our beds she declared. Let us lie
in them. for one shall not finch. What
port is the Yacht heading for:
The moment for sentiment had passed and
headed t. self-relant. caruth realized the
fact and bowed to it.
II came to consult you about that he
explained I'VE are about around the
islands now and must decide on our course
Where shall we COZ
There is but place. st. Petersburg!
"St. Petersburg?'
Yes We can be there by daylight to-
morrow and by breakfast You can reach
YOUR ambassador.
What for:'' echoed the girl. amazedly.
"What for: Your yacht, a private Ameri-
can yacht, engaged in a lawful occupation,
has been attacked and fired on in Russian
waters. Three of her passengers one of
them a distinguished scientist, have disap-
pearcd. You must complain; !, appeal p, !, to
your ambassador: demand the identification
and punishment of the Offenders. Things
like that cannot he done with impunity,
even by Russia unless they succeed so
fully that they bio, out h %nd Iwn r'o and
they will strive desperately to retrieve
themselves. If you attempted TO seek an
other port, YOU would flnd Nonfsr1 ae
nounced criminal who had fired on mn, M
offensive fishing boats: NO. NO. Ine
boldest course is the best. Take the bull
by the horns. Run to st. Petersburg, ana
the car in person Once your complaint
is filled. you are at least sate from muir
caruth nodded. The advice was good
promise me you will try to get some sleep ,
Marie laughed cheerlessly " on; yes We . ~ Y
try she promised. But reel as III
should never sleep again.
When Caruth reached the deck: the night
was far gone, and streaks of light We're
already glimmering far down in the east
Not being in the mood for sleep he stayed
and watched the dawn come up.
uneventfully the moments sped past. ana
at last the golden ball of the sun lifted it.
self above the horizon. sending long lances
of light richochetting over the dancing
waters.
There was twang in the air: the salt
sea breeze thrummed in the rigging: in
spite of himself Caruth caught the uplift
of the day. All was not hopeless, he told
himself, with the buoyancy of his youth
and his race, to which all things pos
sible. He had lost the first inning. I'm
win her yeti" he cried aloud. IN win her
yet"
CONTINUED Next Week.)