Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-25
CHAPTER XIII.
The Crazy Woman Again.

There was a deep thrill Of elation in
my heart as I stood on the stern Of the
motor boat and watched the yacht fade
into the darkness. The 3ight's adven-
lures had succeeded beyond my fondest
dreams. / had not only captured the
bonds, but, in Manson. had found safe
means Of communication with the main
land His word, II believed. would carry
weight with the police, and. backed by
the written statement which / had given
him. might go far toward establishing my
innocence.
Blinded by the roseate vistas which
glowed before me, 1 lost sight OF Dick
and his laundering interference in my at
fairs But I was soon to have my eyes
rudely opened, and by no other person
than Dick himself.
We had cleared Gay Head and were
heading due south toward the island.
when I first became conscious of angry
voices in the cabin. The hatchway was
closed but I heard enough to make me
suspect that it was Dick and Mr.. Hay
ward, quarreling. I went over to where
Bailey lay sprawled against the starboard
bulwark.
"What's the row about?'
Don't Knowles it's the old man
takin' it out o. his nephew"
What has he done?''
What hasn't he done? Everythin' t
spoil our chances. Hunts up the owner
shoots him dead before we can find out
where the valuables are. Then wakes up
the whole ship tryin' t break into the
liquor chest. An finally gets so bloomin'
tight he don't know what he's dom. We
, didn't pinch enough to keep a puppy
alive f'r a week" The mans face was
sullen, and there was a peevish grumble
In his voice. 1t was evident that. from
his point OF view, the expedition had not
been a success.
The noise of the discussion below decks
continued for few moments longer; then
the hatchway rasped open and Mr.. Hay
wards head appeared through the aper-
ture.
.Mr. Renfrew.''
WIN you step down into the cabin for
a second?'
Certainly" But. though I answered
with alacrity, my mind was possessed by
sudden fear.
The old man, with his arms crossed.
stood beside the table, frowning. Dick.
sober now and very white. covered on a
stool In one corner. l halted at the bot
tom Of the ladder and looked inquiringly
drew long breath and spoke.
MY nephew. Mr.. Renfrew. has been
guilty of INSTRUMENTATION. He has not
only acted against my orders. but has
81 know" I interrupted. Bailey has
Just told me-
"Ah, So much the better. We can
come at once to the business in point. :"
He lifted a hand to his face and stroked
his chin slowly. when l agreed that you
should not be followed or hindered on
board the yacht. I meant it. But Dick
saw fit to consider that the promise did
not bind him. What he did was against
my express wishes"
Was it," I demanded. with sarcastic
emphasis
He glanced at me sharply. "Of course. i"
/ he returned evenly. But I want you
also to understand this: Our agreement
extended only while we were on board
| the Iona. I am at liberty now to reap
| the benefit of what he has DONE
He paused. as though to note the effect
OF his words. strove to return his
glance with indifference. but I was con-
scious of an Involuntary twitching at the
corners Of my mouth.
| Dick tells me-" he went on with q
smile. that he found you with q man
whom he had once known by the name of
Ballard. but whom he now believes to be
your late partner"
| He has no proof
| Pardon me--he has Mr.. Hayward