Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-18

SHERLOCK'S
ELOPEMENT
By JAMES HAWKINS

him several times ovar at the hotel.
Some one had said lie was South
American reyolutiunist awaiting ia
vorable opportunity 10 dash across the
Calf Al any rate he was decidedly
TOO attentive to Leigh Granger 10 suit
Bert Sherlock.
Apparently tie little man was not
accustomed to yachts for he stumbled
on the ladder and would have fallen
back into the boat had not one Of the
sailors boosted him aboard with an
oar, timely aid but one accountable
for . decidedly undignifled sprawl up
on the deck.
Sherlock sprans Ia his assistance
and with powerful grip upon his col
lar dragged the visitor 10 his feet.
The senor skipper" demanded the
intruder a. be arranged his disordered
! dress.
The same" admitted Sherlock, with
a bow. "iIow can serve you?'
"Muc!i-.yery much" gesticuiated
he other Il sm Jesus Maria Juan
| Santiago Alyora"
All Of rhat?' murmured Sherlock In
mock amazement The other searched
the grave face for possible mockery
but finding none there continued: I
| see you know not who that is.
THE name is ilnposng-bnt unfa-
milar." apo!ogized Sherlock you
see am recently arrived. lam not
! yet familiar with the notabilities.
Very true" assented Alrora gra-
ciOusIy You are not to be blamed.
But over there" he added with ma
! leslie SWEEP, toward the southern hori-
| 2On. "ikay know and fear the name.
II brings terror to the braprst hearts"
Il can imagine agreed Sherlock
politely.
Yes" Dcamed Alyoro. 81 have come
to see you upon business. Your own
er-he is here"
My owner" echoed Sherlock.
There is II flag iiey fly when the
ownci. he is present. have watch
three day. lie is not here
Sherlock smiled !! waS bad enough
Ia have the Enid anchored opposite
The hotel without flying the owners
Dennant. He wanted Frederick Gran
ger TO believe that the yach. was sim
| pIy waiting his coming.
THE owners flag IS nnl flying" he
&ssenled.
lie will be here soon. yes" asked
\lyo!o.
Perhaps cannot say"
THEE day: A week--two weeks"
What is ii yon WANT" demanded
Sherlock.
Il would charter your beautiful
boat" explained ANnro. Il would
elopn"
"Elope? You mean escape?" sug.
sested Sherlock from your enemies. :
Il have said 'eIope'" declared AL
voro. kissing his finger tips. Il would
clop2 with ii goddess.
And YOU want to hire the boat?"
Yes" he exclaimed. Il must have
9 boat You will take us to Runoven.
IA. shall make il revolution"
Il guess can fix it, declared Sher.
/ lock. ii would be al least week be.
! fore Frederick Granger would be gone
and he could make his presence known
| 20 Leigh.
'Tomorrow you shall be at the
! rOint." exclaimed AlyurO. Il shall ride
to tie point. Two Of my men shall
/ be there 10 help yours: we shall seize
| her. Once aboard hn for Bunoventa.
She shall marry me then aud shall
! he dictator.
Perhaps her parents will object"
suggested Sherlock. 1T might get me
into trouble on my return
! No" was The eager answer. She
only objects"
Whats The lady's nance" demand
ed Sherlock.
Granger" announced Alvoro proud
! IS. You mus know him. Yes?"
Il know him. admitted Sherlock.
lie is with yo"?'
Mos hearty. lis the idea is. She
like young man OF the north. Gran
! ger say you shall take her on to your
own land She will marry the Presi-
| dentc and forget the other.
I'm with you" declared Sherlock.
Wen make it an elopement to live
in history for quickness and dispatch"
! You are my iren. my bes' fren,
declared Alvoro. You shall be what
YOU call admiral
That's a go. too agreed Sherlock.
! but look here. ! can't have your
| m.n on board. i've big crew. They
| can follow on a fruit steamer"
Jus so" agreed Alvoro. Re then
at the Point 1T .. will pay $500 in
| gold. Also shall you be admiral"
lie tumbled into the waiting boat
and Sherlock watched him across TO
| HE dock. Then. with short laugh he
turned on his heel and went into the
| cabin
This. then. was the reason his own
! suit had been received with no favor.