New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-09-23

am beginning to believe do not
know very much about it. Broussard,"
explained briefly. moving aside to
the rail. Il came down south with
another story pumped into me. that's
all
And re young woman be persist
ed. following me closely. why she
come?''
For the same reason did
More like cause she love you. hey.
Sacre: She was fine lookin' girl but
Struggling his shoulders. It's the
capitaine. not re mate. who may ad-
mire. He is re capitaine: nobody tell
him not on re Sea Gull
left him and walked aft, aware as
| turned of the slleer on his face Yet
even then. although burning with an
ger. | knew better than to remain.
dare not speak the bitter words on
my tongue. feeling certain that what
ever | said would be repeated to Hen
ley. l knew men we'll enough to I'M
derstand the character of the Sea
Cults captain. With unlimited power
in hiss hands he was not an antagonist
to be despised. Nor did doubt his
purpose. Now that he had seemingly
won me over to his scheme he would
turn his attention to her. feeling Sc
cure from interference. And be was
Judge HenleyS son or. at least. so
these men believed who had been as
ISOLATED with him for years. The sit
| uatlon grew more and more compli-
| Gated; it was no longer merely her
| word against his. and yet could not
| doubt the truth Of any statement she
had made to me.
Broussard stared in my direction for
a moment. but made no effort to fol-
low. and finally disappeared forward.
There was nothing CA sea or land to
distract my attention. and felt that
| | would be nearer to her below in the
cabin than on deck. The skylight was
! closed. although even then it gave me
Il partial view. aud. as g;lzed through
the clouded glass perceived Il shadow
pass. The next instant the negro
steward emerged from the companion
Some swift impulse led me to crouch
instantly out of sight. until the sound
or his feet on the deck convinced me
the fellow was going forward. /
watched him cautiously He stopped
twice to glance back. but. perceiving
nothing. finally vanished into the fore
| castle.
| The negro's going forward left the
captain. and Viola Henley alone be-
low crept to the door of the com
panion and then down the stairs.
The main cabin was vacant, but the
door OF No. . stateroou stood slightly
ajar. Assured ] should find it empty.
| my heart already heating furiously. |
took a swift glance within. 1t in no
! way differed from the room which had
been assigned me opposite. and every
thing was in perfect order Evidently
the girl had departed without strug-
gle. and with full expectation Of an
early return. Her small handbag Law
ON the berth unattached. and !, hand
kerchief, together with d pair Of gloves.
We're upon the chair. That she had
not gone on deck was Il certainty
! While the deserted cabin led me ire
slstibly to suspect the captains quar-
tiers. He bad dismissed the steward
on some excuse. opened her door. and.
using some pretense. or authority. had
induced her to accompany him. What
| could do to help her, to overcome
| him. was not evident was alone.
unarmed, surrounded by men under
| his command
| Possibly even now was under sur
VIGILANCE. TIE negro had left the cabin,
! knew. hut where was Herman?
! Rronssard was in charge of the deck.
and hence this would be the first mates
watch below. Impressed with this dis
concerning thought. emerged again into
the main cabin. The stateroom doors
We're all closed. and had to guess
I which was the Germans was sure.
however. that Rroussard occupied the
first on the port side. had heard him
open that door while talking to the
steward. and it was highly probable
the first mate had the apartment oppo-
site. Judging from the position of the
doors. these would be larger than the
| other staterooms. and if Herman wa.
the real navigator Of the boat he would
require good quarters. listened at the
door, but heard nothing. then. rendered
desperate by the delay. tried the knob
cautiously. The door was unlocked,
opening noiselessly. A glance con-
WINGED me the room was unoccupied.
and stepped inside. III
Instantly my mind leaped to a con-
clusion-the first mate was not on
board: he was ashore with the boat
party. and Henley was entirely alone.
He had taken advantage Of the oppor-
tunity. But what could do? If I
broke down the door into his cabin the
noise would be heard on deck, and, be-
sides, the fellow was armed. The only
{ result OF such IN effort would be nv
own imprisonment leaving her in more
helpless stress than before. Without
knowing why | peered into the bath
room connected with Herman's state.
room. 1t was small. but perfect in ar
| rangement and. to my surprise. reveal