The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-08-24

that, neither Uttering a sound. They
fought strongly, each with a passion
ate concentration Of effort, each In
silence
He saw one suddenly give way, as
though his foot had slipped. He went
down upon a knee, the weight of his
antagonist heavy upon him, and re-
covered only with tremendous and
convulsive effort but now with his
hold broken and at the others mercy.
In half dozen bresths he was rushed
to the rail (where he attempted futile
ly last stand), forced backward over
1t and 30 held. A fist was lifted above
him and fell like hammer. There
followed splash, but no outcry. The
man went under like a log. The
schooner slipped onward with growing
impetus, sails bellying luminous. No
life-preserver was thrown, not hand
raised. not, 30 far as Coast could dis
Germ, head turned to see the fate of
the defeated.
Loosening the draw-string Of hts
pyjamas and ripping of the jacket,
Coast leaped to the Echo's stern,
poised himself tthay and shot out,
cleaving the water almost without a
splash.
Warmth came OF exertion; refreshed,
tnvigorated, he swan with swift
ness and strength. concerned only to
reach his goal before the man could
sink finally. At length winning to
his side. he held or warily, watching
for chance to close IN and at the
same time escape the clutch Of those
valtantly thrashtng arms.
Now, now!" he cried, as one might
strive to soothe FESTIVE horse. Easy,
there! You're only firing yourself
out"
The splashing ceased In some meas
ure, the man weighing awkwardly
round to bring the source of that voice
within his range OF understanding.
''Lordl" he said, GREATNESS. You're
welcome"
Encouraged by this note Of sanity,
Coast swan nearer. Need any help?~
What do you thtnk2-
The moderate transportation Of this
reply educed a spontaneous laugh
from Coast, which he checked abrupt
~ as the other man again went under,
to an accompaniment Of frantic kicks
and splashes. Before Coast could
reach him he re-emerged, blowing and
sputtering.
"Beastly tasting water" be com
mented between gasps, resting.
What the devil are you trying TO
do?"
Get rid Of these damnable trop-
serB: they won't let me swim" 4
IF lend you hand, win you"
mo; ] won't grab you, know the
answer to that, and rye had one
slam between the eyes already. Come
along and be a hero, why don't your"
Coast chuckled as he ranged along
side. Put one hand on my right
shoulder" he advised, and keep as
still as possible. III do the swim
ming"
You're the doctor" The man fol-
lowed his instructions promptly. "sor-
~ to trouble you, though"
That's all right
TITS these internal clothes. can |
swim. without them. Every try to dis !
robe on the bed Of the scar
After a time, IN a reflective tone, |
ME for the Demon Rum after this"
came over his shoulder. II never knew |
water could taste so vile"
Coast made no reply; apparently
none was expected. Laboriously gain !
ing to the side Of the catboat, he chung
to It, painting, while the other consid-
erately transferred his hold. Hanging
SO. he rolled an inQuiring eye to his
benefactor.
This occasion" he observed. is
quite too unique. Never have | met
"a man l liked SO well, under similar
auspices. Permit me: my name Is Ap- |
pleyard, Christian name (from the Old
Testament) Observation-Disclosures of
sponsors in baptism. Please don't
look like that: l regret It, likewise"
he paused, watching Coast graveIy. |
Melchisedec means king of right |
eousness,' but don't be alarmed: mis- !
takes VIII happen even at the bap-
tismal fount. And YOU. sirY" /
"Coast-Garret Coast"
Congratulations: that has a human |
ring. And / am pleased to meet you.
None the less. owe him no gratitude
who cheats me Of a watery grave to |
freeze me to death. Upon my word |
of honor whatever that may be), I |
cannot move anything ex-
cept my jaw"
Laughing, Coast scrambled aboard
the boat, and leaning out caught the
man beneath the arms. After consid-
cradle exertion on the part Of both,
be tunbled into the COCKPIT and In