Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-06-25
The Mysterious Monogram
An Absorbing New Novel
BY Howard P. Rockey
Copyrighted by the Author

Copyrighted by the Author

would not come within range Of its
light until 1t had shot away from the
protecting side of the Murita. After
that the little party would have to
take their chances, but Cornish fig
ured that the little craft would hardly
be seen above the great waves, es-
pecially as those on the cutter would
would be directing their entire atten-
ton to the yacht.
Once the launch was gone, however,
1t was the plan to start the Murita
full speed ahead in the opposite di
rection, to give the cutter the slip If
possible, and at least divert the atten-
ton of it's officers from the escaping
launch.
At signal from her father, Adele
climbed over the rail and made her
way slowly and carefully down the
swinging ladder, while seaman held
the launch close with boathook. Cor
nish turned to Whitford. LAS soon as
we put off, keep the cutter curious
and dodge about so they'll have to
keep their searchlight on you" he
directed We'll be ready as soon as
your men climb back on board"
You're not going alone are you?'
Whitford asked in surprised dis
approval.
Certainly" said Cornish. 'T'u at
tend to the engine myself, and Adele
can steer as we'll as any seaman you
nave" Then he faced Harcourt once
more. Are you coming?" he de-
manded.
No" Harcourt refused.
"Then I'll make you come!" Cor.
nish cried, out of all patience. Will
a quick movement he stepped to Har
courts side, hesitating for the fraction
of second with his great fist poised
in the air. Then the blow descended
and Harcourt dropped like a log, his
head striking heavily against the
brasswork of the railing.
A murmur of establishment came
from the crew, and Adele, hearing the
noise from below, called up to ask
what had happened. Without word
of explanation cornish lifted the un-
conscious man in his arms, and,
steadying himself for a moment Oh
the uncertain ladder, began to de
scend holding Harcourt close to his
powerful body as he might have
handled baby.
Once in the bobbing launch, Cor
nish cast off. The little engine
snorted through the noise of the
storm, and in another minute the
LAUGH shot out through the heavy seas.
Cornish sent it ahead at full speed
and in spite of the heavy waves, the
little craft made rapid progress, soon
being lost in the darkness from the
view of those who watched from the
Murita's deck.
Cornish gave not the slightest heed
to Harcourt who lay where the
American had left him, and Adele, at
her post by the wheel had no time
to question or investigate his condi-
ton. The rain was falling in torrents
and now and then the sea broke over
the sides, drenching them as they
strained their eyes to see what was
happening behind them.
Fortunately the lightning came nc
more, but now the searchlight played
again, and looking back, Cornish saw
it fall across the Murita. Cornish
smiled grimly as he saw the yacht
clearly once more. Whitford was do
ing his part well, for the little vessel
was ploughing it's way through the
sea at rapid rate. AS the great
wide streak rested upon the Murita
the ship suddenly altered its course
and slipped away towards the north
west out of the path of the. search
light.
Good work." muttered Cornish
Hes doing bit of dodging."
No sooner had the yacht faded from
view however, than broad white
streak flashed again, penetrating tn,
blackness, and began to swing rapidly
from right to left in search of thu
elusive yacht. Now it caught ;
glimpse of what it sought, and aftel
moments wavering, it shot ou
! straight and the Murita was agaiI
| plainly discernible.
Once more a shot came from tn
cutter and Cornish chuckled to him
self. Adele sat breathlessly in fright
ened suspense, and then gave a sigl
of relief as the yacht continued calm
ly on its way
They're not trying to hit her, an
they won't!" Cornish called over hi
shoulder to Adele Apparently the
don't want to take the chance of sinl
ing her and drowning the man they'r
after. It's lucky thing for Viii
ford-and for me too, as I'd hate t
lose the Murita!"
For quarter of an hour the launc
raced on, Cornish crowding th
staunch little engines to their creates
capacity. Wet and shivering, bu
with never faltering courage, Adel
kept the wheel firm, heading tn
launch due east on a steady cours,
Meanwhile the yacht and the pursuin
cutter disappeared from view, and a
they could see was the occasions
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