The Irish standard., 1910-07-23


the weatherwise aviators knew It to
be their own headlong fight which
brought the clouds nearer with. such
speed. giving them the swift upheaval
which mimicked the approach Of q 1
storm. The silence was absolute save
for the muf1ed exhaust Of the engines
and the purr of the driving screw
astern, for the Roc kept pace with the
blast, and the light breeze that swept
her decks was from PROV eastwarily
to stern as she edged up into the great
cyclonic whiFl and outfooted the wind.
Carson walked aft Looking rather
concerned. the engineer was turning
his ear downward, listening to the
sullen roar that now droned up from
the ground. Y
IA deuce of wind" said he to Car
son. Hear it howl. and not leaf
stirring up here"
YES" assented Carson. listening,
ut is blowing. But what of it," @s
"Oh. nothing" replied the engineer,
looking at the manometer, "only-did
you ever try to bring one Of these gas
bags to in gale. not to mention
nursing her into the boss Chicago
garage? Hey?"
"No." answered Carson. at 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 of. played
with us 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
ing Off into the blackness, her hair
heavy with mist now just becoming
perceptible. Mrs. shayne from the
cabin door looked forth Mt 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 Sllberberg,
turned on him IL face hot with anger,
stood looking Mt him moment.
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. issss
my robberw she whispered. "Are
you stowawny? Are you escap-
ing?"
Psyche! Psyche" he gushed. "Oh,
I'm glad! And you are well''-
Ia
come in" snid she. Its wet out
there" n
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. I'VE
picked up, your delivercr down, In, the
woods, Virginia" !.
oh" said she. '"Then H.
"You were the only one, 1t seems,
in ignorance of MIR. Theodore's pres
cnce. We have some business to talk
over. WHAT'S up, Willett?"
Willett, the pilot. appeared at the
door with salute. 1--WE seem to be
distance gn,lge shows st. Louis near
est. with low variation for Roadway.
Indianapolis is weak. right around
hundred and fifty miles. and we're
getting indlstinct registry that's either
Nashville or Chicago. depending on
whether 1t 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
mir which her gaze indicated ms occu-
pying Cnrson'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
Sunrez. and he (Silberberg) would not
stand 1t.
II tell you. Shayne." he urged hotly.
"he must be put off! He must be paid
and put of II he isn't :Is
"1f he isn't" smiled Shnyne. ,aait
wouldn't be a serious matter. wouldn't,
MAXI" me
yes" spluttered Silberberg. He
insulted me! tell you. It's all over
between Federated Metals and Aero
static Power IL 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" = ESE, IL
Theodore was examining his para
chute rs the pair entered the cabin. NJ
II have decided" said Shayne. "that
your aeronef doesn't interest me-
every WELL" replied Theodore. You I
| are the sole Judge Of that, Of course"
And you may consider the negotia-