The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-08-15
CHAPTER XIII.
THE CRUISE OF THE MURITA.

THE CRUISE OF THE MURITA.
Meanwhile the Murita was steam
ing rapidly out 10 sea. and immediate
ly upon leaving Harcourt in his cabin,
Cornish joined the yachts captain on
! the bridge.
ANY signs OF pursuit." Cornish
asked.
None" the captain said. "Pve
taken a northerly course TO keep out
OF the path OF the big liners-just far
enough out TO avoid being sighted
| from shore"
Cornish nodded with satisfaction
! as he regarded the bluff New England
| captain, man who knew the Atlantic
as well as he did the narrow path lead.
ing down from his home on Cape Cod
to the village tavern nearby. Capt.
| Whitford was man OF few words
and OF fewer words that were suited
TO the ears of polite society. He was
reputed TO have the gift OF swearing
for longer period without repetition
than could any seaman afloat, and TO
his crow he was master both heartily
loved and cordially feared. Whitford
was absolute ruler of his yacht. and
IL its owner had ordered him - attack
he would have done so without ques-
tion IL the thing were possible.
When, two days before, Whi,sord
had received telegram from Cornish,
instructing him 10 be in readiness to
sail at a minutes notice, with fuel
and provisions for an extended cruise.
he had followed his instructions TO the
letter. The notice had been brief, but
Whitford had overlooked nothing.
even to the laying in OF complete
wardrobe for the mysterious guest
whose measurements the yachts
owner had sent him.
"See here" said Cornish, lighting a
cigar and leaning against the bridge
rail. I'm going to tell you few
things. Do you know who this L -
lishman Isl"
No and don't care!" snapped
Whitford. "He looks like a damned
fool and probably is. Whatever else
he may be is none of my business"
You're a man of sense" Cornish
congratulated him. This much, how
ever, want you to know. There are a
great many people In England who
do know him, and who are wondering
where he is at this minute. l don't
Intend that they shall find out While
he is on this yacht they are not likely
10 10 so. How long do you think we
can cruise without touching port for
supplies?"
six weeks IL necessary--or even
longer If we rough 1t bit"
Good | don't care where you go,
but keep out OF sight and don't com
municate with any ship we pass.
There may be n man-o'-war or a cut
ter or two on the lookout for us, but
don't pay any attention TO their sig
nails. If anyone shows a disposition
to come too near or to talk TO us, simp-
ly give them the slip. Have you a
wireless operator on board?"
Eyes"
Well see that he doesn't use the
apparatus except to listen to other
ships conversations. | don't suppose
there would be any trouble even If
the crew did know who have aboard,
or why he is wanted ashore, but it's
just as well that they don't know any
thing about it."
"rhey won't-and IL they should
find out, I'll answer for them. I'm
captain of this ship and my orders
are obeyed!" said Whitford fatty.
you tell me what you want, and I'll
see that you get IT, II that wireless
fellow tries to monkey with his keys,
I'll throw him overheard"
Don't" Cornish advised. 1--WE may
need him later on. II we can keep
hidden we'd better remain out for a
month at least Then I'll figure out
what is best TO be done. Eventually.
when 1t is safe to try, want to make
New Orleans and so home from there
by rail"
Whitford nodded. I'm case we are
overhauled?" he asked abruptly.
I'm that event keep safely ahead
until you can run close enough to
shore TO enable us to make ?. quick
landing in the launch. Once | get my
guest on land turn the yacht about
and give our pursuer the longest
chase you can"
Making his way down from the
bridge. Cornish walked slowly aft to
find Harcourt talking quietly with
Adele under the deck awning Adele,
in her neat yachting costume, looked
the picture OF health. and she was
laughing az Harcourt when her father
Joined them.
MIR Cavendish Is trying 70 convert
me TO his cause" she said laughingly
"Cavendish?" Cornish said "Oh, so
that's the new name you've selected
! is it2 I'll not have you plotting
I treason, sir" he added with a grin.
Isn't he ungallant!" Adele said
"He really prefers the interior OF an
English prison TO sitting here with
me- II he was not engaged | should