Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-09
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psyche! Psycher' he gushed. "Oh,
I'm glad! And you are well"-
Mrs. Shayne called Virginia. "Please
come in," said she. 'It's wet out
there"
Mr.. Carson gave Virginia his arm,
and she swept into the cabin.
"Uncle Finley" said she, II don't
know how he happens to be aboard,
but this is-this Is N.Y.
1--WE know" said Mr.. Shayne 1--WE
picked up your deliverer down in the
woods. virginia."
"Ohv' said she. Then r.
'You 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. 1--WE 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 q
hundred and fifty miles, and we're
getting indistinct registry that's either
Nashville or Chicago, depending on
whether it falls of or increases"
II 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 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 Shayne again. This fellow, he said,
has been taking liberties with Miss
Suarez, and he lSilberberg) would not
stand 1t.
II tell you. Shayne," he urged hotly.
''he must be put of! He must be paid
and put off. If he isn't"-
"If he isn't" smiled Shayne, ut
wouldn't be q serious matter, would 1t,
MAXI
eyes," spluttered Silberberg. "He
insulted me! tell you, it's all over
between Federated Metals and Aero
static Power II 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 60 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 WE'LL" replied Theodore. "You
are the sole judge Of that. Of course"
"And you may consider the negotia-
lions off," went on Shayne.
Il adopted that theory some time
ago." replied Carson,
Shayne took out his purse and o.
tentatiously removed from 1t a num-
Der Of bills.
II think ought to pay you for your
time" said he. "and your service to
my niece. Please take these and be
good enough to go aft with the crew."
indulge in q sardonic laugh at this
edgency the explosion would not have
occurred, but that sneering chuckle
acted as detonator for Carson's tenn
per. He struck Shayne's extended
! hand, scattering the bills over the floor.
Shayne stood with daring nostrils and
white with rage.
"Don't notice the fellow. shavne."
said Stlberberg. "He wants to keep
hfs hold nv, tho ofrl Apd's-
The speech was cut short by blow
from Carson's fiat hand delivered with
lightning quickness and with singing
force AS calmly as though bidding
Silberberg good morning Carson spoke
to him.
BE careful how you speak of her."
said he, ''or III throw you over the
side. Mr.. Shayne, permit me to say
that you are cur. shall leave this
craft at oncew
He started 20 20 on deck, but as II
reconsidering he turned and raped on
the door through which Virginia had
disappeared. The girl opened it and
looked breathlessly into TheOdore's
face.
Il am about to leave the Roc" said
he. II could not leave without bid
ding you goodby."
"Going:" said she. 'Have we de-
scendedT"
Keep away from that manr'
screamed Silberberg. "He struck me,
and he knocked your uncle's money
all over the ship!'
Carson stood aside for her, and they
went out upon the mile high deck.
She halted. aghast to note that they
were still high among the clouds Of
the storm, blowing on through 4 wild
waste Of tossing vapor. while the
hoarse growl from the earth was so
distant as to admonish her Of the gid
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