The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1914-09-24

clusion-the first mate was not on
board. he was ashore with the ooat
marty. and Henley was entirely aiohe'
He had taken advantage OF the oppoi
tu,Ity. But what could | dor IL
broke down the door into his CABIN lne
noise would be heard on deck, anu pe
sides. the fellow was armed Inc ohiy
rasult of such an effort would be my
own IMPRISONMENT, leaving her In more
bsI,less stress than before. WITHOUT
Knowing why | peered into the pa.n
room connected with Herman's state
room II was small. but perfect Id ar
rangement and. to my SURPRISE reveal
ed second door. In an instant l un-
derstood-this was not Hermahs pr
yate bath, but was also USED ny inc
cantaln. That second door led TO the
after cabin. was there in two strides
INV ear at the crack listening. Nothing
reached me but the murmur OF voice.
the words indistinguishable. yet TINS
WAS sufficient to convince me tnat
was on the right trail. The two were
together, and here was an opportunity
for me to reach them unopser'eu.
Slowly, using every precaution 10 a'o'u
noise. | turned the knob and opeheu
the Intervening door scant inch.
caught a glimpse of the interior.
you have trapped me here-you-
you brute?' | heard her say.
swell. what of itT insinuatingiy'
"why shouldn't 1t be me, my dear, as
well as the otherT'
aWhat do you mean? Do you con-
meet me with Gordon CraigT
"Of course" and he laughed. Why
shouldn't I. please? You came Win
him from the north. did you not-tray-
cling as his wife? I happen to know
your history"
She took a. deep breath. landing
straight before him. her cheeks burn
ing.
"Perhaps you think you do" she said
now In full control of herself. But
you are going to learn your mistake I
am here under unpleasant circum-
stances, yet | am not subject to your
insult. l refuse to answer you or re-
main in your presence" She stepped
aside, leaving free passage. You VIII
unlock that door"
Hardly that" and could see his
fingers shut down on the top OF the
desk. ut takes more than rev
words to change me. Really. | like you
better than / did. You are decidedly
pretty now you are angry. Besides
what have I to be afraid of? There
is no one but us in this part OF the
shin: fixed that up before | went aft
er you: even your friend Craig Is
incoming around somewhere on deck.
I'm captain Of the Sea Gull. and
there's not rapscallion on board who
would risk his skull to help you. Even
Craig wouldn't: he even told me him
self you were nothing to him..
"He-he told you that"
"He certainly did-in this room
Come, now, what Is the use OF being
such a cat?' He took a step forward.
but she never moved
Don't touch me-" she said in tone
that stopped him. Il am woman.
but | can defend myself"
.That is the worst thing you can do
threaten me-" he said sharply. Il
never take that from man or woman.
See here, Do you realize where you
are-how completely you are In my
power? The door is locked. and you
haven't any weapon. Don't try to
fool me!'
81 have told you once" she said
earnestly, mot to touch me-"
A.I,z oh. Vn,rfv -arth
l saw her struggle to break free.
and then out of the shadow lehped
at him. both hands seeking his throat.
There was to be no alarm. no shooting.
II 1t could be avoided. The very I'M