Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1910-08-18
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said she.
Il don't know" said he. "but think
It's the end"
Carson was not looking mt her. Ho
was looking upward. like a man seek
ing for some sort Of inspiration. She
stood looking out over the great DESC
late sea and back TO the receding shore.
on which she saw a group of forms
the forms Of their friends. Nothing
could seem more helpless They were
chained to their fate-a dark iend of
a machine that was taking them out
to sea. to deeps profound enough to
drown them-it might be an hour; It
might be the next moment.
Carson stood over her with a pistol
In his hand.
virginia. can you shoot?' he asked.
She took the pistol and nodded At
1rmatively.
Il shall have to ask you to protect
me-" said he. while ] try to cut that
chain. They can see with their perl
scope what I'm doing. and when II IL
necessary they will come up into the
open and fire. BY pulling out to sea l
can get her at an angle that will force
the manhole opens shoot into 1t. II
trouble you
II shall kill one Of them II I can"
said she. "Never mind that! Tell me
the things to dor
II shall take the pliers and a fle."
sad he. ~ don't think the pliers will
cut It l may be too weak to climb
back. ! don't know that can do II
anyhow. You must take us back to
land II cut her free"
'Never fear. know every lever"
There's another thing" said he
1--WE came out with only a little gas.
II we go much farther we haven't
enough to get ashore with. l think
could soar her In with the aeroplane
set OF the blades. I think we had bet
ter fly low going back and not waste
fuel. Keep her gliding about hun
dred feet from the water. but II you
want the aeroplane set this is the way
to fix it."
With swift movement he showed
her the way to manage the mechan.
Ism. He dashed pair OF pliers about
his neck with a lanyard. thrust a cou-
pie Of files into his pockets. took or
his boots. his coat and waistcoat and
stepped to the side.
you may get ashore" said he.
while ! may not II so goodby. and
God bless you. dearestv'
She threw her arms about his neck
and kissed him over and over again
He felt her warm tears on his lips.
Don't cry!' said be. CLEAR your
eyes and shoot straight Goodbye
She stepped to the rail and looked
6xedly at the black shadow like a gi-
gantic fish that represented the sub
marine. Carson had disappeared over
the side in a terrifying hand under
hand descent until he reached the
trusswork of the nacelle. The black
shadow grew more distinct. the round
deck broke water and as the manhole
opened Wilmer appeared and aimed
at Carson coolly as at target. Too
hastily Virginia fred. The bullet
struck the edge Of the deck with a
vicious spat Winners pistol spoke;
his bullet. striking metal. few singing
away. and the girl replied with the
third shot of this strange duel. She
braced herself against the rail, aimed
conscientiously at the middle Of the
mark presented by the villain below
and fired-fred with the curious certi
tude the marksman feels when he Il
making a good shot. Wilmer had Just
lifted his arm to fire again. but his
hand fell as II struck down by Z
giants blow. He dropped back into
the darkness like q shot woodchuck
the manhole closed. and the submarine
went on toward deep water as grimly
as before.
'Good-" said Theodore. But watch
the manhole just the same. I shall
have to file the chain. The pliers
won't do"
Suddenly she heard Carson calling.
They've hove to-" said he II think
they're going to try drowning us here
Don't lose control of yourself. Re.
member this is fight. and we aren't
whipped yet Do you hear?"
Yes" said she. But it's so awful
SO awful: II you were only up here
where you could Tell me what to
do! Tell me what to dor'
DO you see how the chain short
ens! asked Carson. She's going
down. If the waters deep enough she
can drown US unless We can overcome
her gravity Turn the index so as to
show dead down thrust of the blades
and then full power on the last speed
II Will take fuel. but it's the only way
Hurry
The airship sank. sank. nearer and
nearer to the water. But withou,
n toar h..r
rying out his orders Carson again ar