New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-09-16
Gordon Craid.
SOLDIER
OF
FORTUNE
By RANDALL PARRISH
Copyright. 1912. by A. c. McClurg &
CHAPTER XII.
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E leaned forward. both arms
on the desk. his black eyes
narrowed into mere Sits.
"Oh, | see," finally priv
en- out of one position, like a good gen
eral, you have another in reserve. Am
also to understand that you are pre-
pared to submit proof Of the death of
Philip Henley: BY the saints, l am
becoming Interested
Naturally if you claim to be the
man. l have not said he was dead, for
! do not know came down here be-
lieving him alive. His wife is almost
convinced otherwise. All l am actual
ly certain about now is that you are
, not the man."
You are extremely free spoken for
a fellow in your condition. You will
at least confess that l am master on
board this ship, that my word here is
law and you are in my power
Yes"
''Then why expose yourself and that
young woman to unnecessary danger?
TO be frank, Craig. l sent for you just
now in friendly spirit. You can be
decidedly useful to me, and I can af-
ford to pay we'll for services rendered.
Now, wait. Don't break in until l am
through. l know who you are and
how you originally became involved in
this affair." What did Neale and that
other fellow. Vail. offer your
Never mind the sum-" l said sober
~. 81 am not altogether mercenary.
although l need money. I'll say this,
however, and you can take it for what
1t may be worth. l originally came
into this game believing was doing
Kindness to helpless man who was
being defrauded Of his rights. There
is no necessity of my going into de-
tails, but Neale told me an apparently
IS straight story and convinced me my
part was mere form. Later 1 learn
ed different and promptly quit.
haven't sent in line of report to nv
employers"
what convinced you of the fraud?'
"A conversation with Mrs Henley"
"Oh. the woman, heyw his tone
again sarcastic. "Good Lord, Craig,
don't be wooden headed fool. This
girl is mere adventures
"You claim still to be Henley?" 1
asked sitting my Indignation.
"Not only claim, but am. My iden-
tity is already firmly established in
court. Lawyers have the final papers
> ready to file"
gu Go not in any way resemble the
photograph shown me of the man.
"A fake picture. We have known
something of Neale's plans from the
first
us the woman on board?" l cues
toned. He hesitated just an instant.
Eyes"
will you have her brought here?'
He walked across the cabin twice,
turning the proposition over in his
mind. Apparently concluding that the
: ordeal might as well be over with first
1, as last, he opened the door and gave
an order to Peters. Then he returned
to his seat at the desk
We both arose to our feet as sha
entered. glanc-ng about her curiously
at the rather strange surroundings.
then stopping irresolutely. apparently
recognizing neither Of us. Suddenly
the light of recognition leaped into her
eyes and she took a quick step for
ward.
Mr.. Craig-you here? Why. I can
hardly understand. Were you made
prisoner also?'
Il suppose that to be my status, al
though I hardly know l answered.
yet unable to refrain from accepting
the extended hand. 81 presume you
know this person.?
She swept my face with swift,
questioning glance and then looked
beyond me at the man standing be-
side the desk
"No. do not" slowly. Il have no
remembrance of ever seeing him be-
FORE
Z ''1s that not rather strange l ask
ed, steeling myself to the task, latter
asserting that he was your husband?
He is the owner of this vessel-Philip
Henley
You are not Philip Henley" she
said firmly. Gle is my husband"
The smile widened, revealing the
cruel, white teeth.
II expected heroics. 1t was hardly
to be supposed that you would confess
your fraud at once and-before your
lover
! She shrank back, her hands still ex-
tended.
'My-my lover
Now. stop"' broke in. every nerve
tingling as stepped between them.
another insinuation like that and you
will learn what can do. You may be
captain of this boat. but you are alone
with us now. and | can kill you be-
fore you could utter cry. will if
you dare insult her again
He reeled back against the desk, al
though do not think touched him,
and his hand sought an open drawer.
III knew him instantly for a coward
Hand gripped his wrist, hurting him
from me half across the room He