The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

she had bold leopard ot over to the bullock cart and carry away t., lid. -he chief at once moned his remaining men, and they proceeded set trap for the prowler. The had already killed bullock and injured another They that the beast would for hours having gorged itself upon the kid But it well to be prepared
 Toward the other seekers drew up within quarter of mile behind the village The folk thought it advisable reconnoter before entering the village. One could tell. Winnie declared her in tention of snoozng while they waited, and curled up her Kathlyn, however could resist the longing to look upon the again She could lovely water through the spaces between the Soon she would be flying that water flying for home home
 She went farther from the camp than she really in- tended, and unexpectedly upon the leopard which stood guarding it's cubs while they growled and tore at the dead kid. kathlyn realized that she unarmed, and that the leopard between her camp She could the roofs of the village below her. so toward the huts she The leopard still while eye ing her doubtfully then made up mind to give chase She had tasted blood, but had eaten.
 Meantime the little child forgotten her loss in her interest in the bullock with it's grotesque lure and she climbed into the cart just Kathyn appeared fol- lowed by the excited leopard She saw the child and snached her nstnctively from the cart The leopard leaped into the at the while Kathyn toward the chiefs hut into which staggered without the for mality of announcing her advent
 The father of the child no need to question though he marveed at the white skin and dress ,f this visitor who had doubtless saved his child from death He flung the door shut and dropped the bar Next he sought his gun and fired through crack in the door. He missed but the noise and smoke frightened the leopard away
 And later Bruce wild with anxiety over the disappear. ance of kahlyn. the chief battling his life. He had forth hunt the leopard, and the leopard had hunted him. Bruce dared not fire for fear of killing the without hesitance caught of the hv nd leg and swung her into the sea
 The chief severely maued. he was able to get to his feet and walk. The white had saved his child and the white had saved him. He would re- member.
 Thus the leopard quite nnoceny served purpose for all her deadly intentions the chief filled with gra- tude
 When the Colonel and the others into view the former seized Kathyn by the shoulders shook her historically.
 "In Gods name. Kit don't you know any better than to wander of alone? Do you want to drive madf :"
 Why father, wasn't afrad!"
 Afraid? Who said anything about your being afraid1 Didn't you know that being followed? It is Um- ballah! An that gives you start!"
 Coonell" said Bruce gently
 "I know Bruce. sound harsh But you were tearing your hair. too.'
 Forgive me-" cried Kathlyn. penitent for she knew she had done wrong "I did not think. But Umbaah?" :"
 Yes, Umbalah One of the keepers found a knife by that bridge, and Ramabai identifies belonging Umbaah Whether he is alone with many do know; but this do know under circum- stances become separated again. Now I'm going quiz the chief"
 But the chief said that person described had passed been No but holy had that morning. and he had gone to the island in the sloop
 For what?"
 The chief smiled. but shook his head.
 Was 1t not . basket of gold and precious stones1 demanded the Colonel
 The chiefs eyes widened There othes who knsw, then7 Bruce noticed his surprise.
 Colonel show the good chief tho royal seal your document"
 The Colonel did 70, and tho -cief ashamed when he saw the royal signature He nightly bswdered and gradually he made to understand that hs had bssa vilely trcked.
 "To the boats!" hs shouted. es f suddsnly awaken.