Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-17


"There seems to be Providenc
that watches over fishermen" sal,
Boyd.
Il am happy. for your sake. and
want to apologize for my display o
temper. Come away where won
have to scream so. I want to talk t.
you"
ut is music to my ears" he an
swered as he led her past the rows
of Cinnamon bowed before their sold
ering torches as II busted with some
heather rites. "But I'm glad to 81,
down just the same. I've been on my
feet for thirty six hours"
"lt's too much for one man." she
declared
lob. I'll sleep tomorrow"
did you see-herT' questioned
Cherry.
"Yes!'
"She must be very proud Of you
she said wistfully.
"l-l-don't think she understands
what ! am trying to do or what II
means. Ous talk was not very Salts
factory"
"she surely must have understooe
what Marsh IL doing"
Il didn't tell her that"
"Why not"
"What good would 1t have doneT'
"Why"-Cherry seemed bewildered-
"she could put stop to It; she could
use her influence with her father
against Marsh. expected to see your
old crew back at work again. Oh. I
wish l had her power!'
"She wouldn't take a hand under
any circumstances-it wouldn't occur
to her-and naturally couldn't ask
her." Boyd flushed uncomfortably
Thanks to Georges trap. there is no
need" He went on to tell Cherry of
the scene with Mr.. Wayland and its
stormy ending.
"They have used oil their resources
to down you" she said. but luck ia
with you. and you mustn't let them
succeed. Now is the time to show
them what is in you. Go in and win
her now against all Of them"
He was grateful for her sympat thy.
vet somehow It made him uncomfort-
able.
what was it you wished to see me
about"' he asked.
ooh! Have you seen Chakawana?"
NO"
"She disappeared early this morning
soon after the yacht came In. can't
find her anywhere. She took the baby
with her, and-I'm worried"
Doesn't Constantine know where
she is?''
why. Constantine is down here.
isn't he?"
"EIe hasn't been here since yester-
day"
Cherry rose nervously. There is
something wrong, Boyd. They have
been acting queerly for long time"
Just then Constantine came saunter-
ing round the corner of the building.
THANK heavenv' cried Cherry. HE
will know where the others are"
But when his mistress questioned
him Constantine merely replied: ~
DON know. l no see Chakawana."
There is something queer about
this" said Emerson. where have
you been all day?'
II 60 sleep. tired from fighting
asst night. l come back now and go
work. Bime'by Chakawana come back.
90. guess.
well. l don't need you tonight. so
you'd better 60 back to Cherry's
house and stay there till I send for
7ou."
AS she passed Marsh's cannery Cher
Y saw tender moored to the dock
md noticed strangers among the build
ngs. They stared at her curiously. as
the sight Of white girl attended
y copper hued giant were part Of
he picturesqueness they expected. As
he drew near her own house she saw
woman approaching. and while yet
stones throw distant she recognized
Ter. A jealous Tightening of her throat
nd futter at her breast told her that
his was Mildred Wayland
Cherry would have passed on silent
=. but Miss Wayland checked her.
Pardon. me-" she said. Twill you
ell me what that odd looking build
ng Is used for?" She pointed to the
illage church.
THAT is the Greek church"
How interesting! Are there many
'reeks here?'
mo. 1t is a relic of the Russian
avs. The natives worship there"
do you live here?''
"Yes. In the log house yonder.'
Indeed! tried to find some one
lere. but-you were out. Of course.
on have it arranged very cozily. l
'e." Mildred's manner was family
She was vexed at the
eauty and evident refinement Of this
oman whom she had thought to find
, different.
IF you will 60 back will show 1t
} you from the inside, Miss Way
nd" Cherry enjoyed her start at
le name and the look Of cold hostility I
at followed.
"You have the advantage of me-"
i'd Mildred. II did not think We had
ct. You are She raised her
'ows inquiringly.
Cherry MalOtte. Of course" '
II remember. Mr.. Marsh spoke Of
w." Q
II am sorry"
Il beg your pardon?" p
II say am sorry Mr.. Marsh ever
oke Of me.'
Mildred smiled frigidly. Evidently r
u do not like him"
Nobody in Alaska likes him, Do