The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-01-11

I "We must not be too sure Some
things have occurred here that can
not be forgotten or forgiven.
Err what--sir?"
II shall never be permitted to leave
the island II Philip Trevor and his
servants can prevent it.
Jacqueline held her breath.
II think you are right" she ac-
knowledged; ''they will now do their
utmost to destroy YOU
yes; you had better have left me
in the boat" he said, whimsically.
"My presence here is most unfortu-
nate-for you. 1t doubles your dam
GER
What" flashed Jacqueline.
would you have US think of that at
a time like the PRESENT."
II would" he answered earnestly.
Left to yourselves, Trevor would
doubtless send you to the mainland;
but in my company you will meet
with no consideration-you will be
( treated as hostiles. God knows /
would give half my earthly goods
this moment for boat that would
take you two to Watchhaven.
"Fiddle-de-deei" said Vic, would
we go and leave you, sir, to them
island pirates? --after we'd brought
you around so slick, too? Much you
know about us!"
But he was looking only at Jac-
queline. She made her voice very
cool and steady as she said:
Since your fortune has been cast
with ours in this place, let us all
abide the issues together. Do not
belittle your own Importance, for al
ready you have been our salvation
here"
And you do not wish me away at
this crisis?"
''No-oh, no."
| Something flashed into his blond
face-a light that never was on land
or sea. Jacqueline's dark eyes fell
before his gray-eagle gaze, His hand
touched hers for moment; then he
remembered himself and withdrew
| it quickly; but the electric spark had
passed from one to the other-the
two were no longer strangers, or ac-
| quaintances, or even friends.
He was stalwart and sound and
| he made superhuman exertions to re-
cover his Strength. A few hours later
he was on his feet, walking about the
cave. His nurses feigned alarm, but
secretly they were overjoyed. The
situation demanded masculine guild
ance. 1t was an unspeakable relief
to find an active male partner in their
difficulties.
1.-THE tide does not ebb till a late
hour" said st. George, as he as
sumed the direction of affairs, so ]
think we must pass another night in
the cave. Every hour, find, adds to
be able to go with you to the main
island and look for the boat which
/ hired In Watchhaven
you will meet Philip Trevor" re.
piled Jacqueline, unable to conceal
her disquietude, mot as man to man.
but as one to three, and that one en-.
feebled by very recent Illness"
But now my strength will be as
the strength of ten he answered, in
a low, eloquent voice, for l have
your wrongs to remember, as well as
my own" And after a pause he
added in changed tone: Then.
too, the fate of Mrs. Trevor is still
mystery, which. in duty to my little
son, must unraye1. .
He declared that he would assume
the watch in the cave this last night.
but his nurses strenuously objected.
He must husband his powers for the
morrow, they said--the safety of the
whole party depended upon him;
they would call him at the first APP
proach of peril. So. at last, he rolled
himself in blanket and lay down to
sleep in the farthest corner of the
place. Jacqueline sat by the fire and
fed its fame with dry twigs to drive
away darkness and damp. Vic had
something on her mind and as the
tide ebbed from the channel she drew
nigh to her companion and whis-
pered: 1.-THE food is out, miss
there's not bite left for morning
nothing for him. An empty stomach
makes a weak hand. It's not good
for a man just out of delirium to
fast. He's got the grit, but he must
have strength to keep on his feet.
I'm as hungry as wolf myself, and
I'm going over to Deadman's to get
provisions.
ooh, Vicl"
FLUSH! Don't wake him--he
needs sleep. He was staggering with
weakness when he lay down. II he's
set on meeting the island men to-
morrow, he must be provided with
something more than food,'' said Vic.
darkly. Don't try to hold me, but
| just sit here patient till come back"
1T is almost midnight"
To be Continued.