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oh" said she. Then r.


ence. We have some business to talk
over. What's up. Willett?''
Willett. the pilot. appeared at the
door with 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 it falls off or increases"
Il want to see you 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 Carsons 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 ,Silberberg) would not
stand 1t.
~ tell you. Shayne." he urged hotly.
"he must be put on He must be paid
and put off. If he Isn't
"If he isn't" smiled Shayne. lit
! wouldn't be serious matter. would 1t.
4 MAXI
YES" spluttered Silberberg. HE
/ insulted me. tell you. it's all over
{
static Power If I'm forced to take
/ things like this
+, Shayne laughed heartily, but he
needed. Mr.. Shayne saw real danger
of breach to which no obligation to
Carson could have forced him and
grasped 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 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 negotia-
lions Off" went on Shayne.
81 adopted that theory some time
ago" replied Carson.
Shayne took out his purse and os-
tenta,iouil removed from 1t num-
Der OF bills.
~ hink | ought to pay you for your
time" said no, land your service to
my niece Please take these and be
good enough 10 go aft with the crew"
II Silberberg had not seen ft to
indulge In sardonic laugh at this
exigency the explosion would not have
occurred but that sneering chuckle
acted as decorator for Carson's tenn
per He struck Shayne's extended
hand. scattering the bills over the floor
Shayne stood with faring nostrils and
white With rage.
Don't notice the fellow. Shayne.'
said Silberberg. HE wants to keel
his hold on the girl and
The speech was cut short by blow
from Carson's fat hand delivered witt
lightning quickness and with stingin
force AS calmly as though bidding
Silberberg good morning Carson spok
to him.
BE careful how you speak of her.
said he 'or I'll throw you over III
, side. Mr. Shayne. permit me to sa
that you are cur. shall leave thi
+ craft at once!"
He started to go on deck, but as
, reconsidering he turned and raped o
/, the door through which Virginia ha
!, disappeared. The girl opened 1t an
, looked breathlessly into Theodore
, face.
h Il am about to leave the Roc" sal
be- II could not leave without bic
). ding you goodby"
r "Going?' said she. Have we d,
o scended?"
e Keep away from that man!
9 screamed Silberberg. "He struck m
r and he knocked your uncle's none
v all over the shipv'
J. Carson stood aside for her. and the
v went out upon the mile high dec
d She halted. aghast to note that the
were still high among the clouds
:. the storm. blowing on through wi
r. waste Of tossing vapor. while II
t. hoarse growl from the earth was .
=, distant as to admonish her Of the gi
e dy height from the ground Beyoi
&c the illumination Of the lights 1t W,
" absolutely dark.
u you must be going aftY' said 81
interrogatively. 'I'll go with you"
e NO." said he. 81 shall never S,
p you again. but I shall never forg
you. Goodby, Psyche! Goodbye
L. That instantaneous leave taking tt
trembling girl never forgot. Pressir
:. her hands, he started forward as IL
~ clasp her In his arms. He turned fro
the embrace already half begun. ste
H. ped upon the rail and dropped off In