Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-01

chance Of fortune, net because your
wits are keen, not because OF your
own shrewdness; simply because
Fate Wiiied Il. u will not be for long.
Underneath was the drawing Of the
clenched hands.
There IL no longer any doubt"
Lenora said calmly. Craig is on
board. He must have been on deck
few minutes ago. II was his hand
which placed this card on tho port
hole. Listen! What's that -
There was scream from the deck.
They all recognized Laura's voice.
Harris was out Of the stateroom first.
but they we're all on deck within ten
seconds. Laura was standing with
one hand clasping the rail. her hand
fiercely outstretched towards the low
er part Of the promenade deck.
Through the darkness they heard the
sound OF angry voices.
What Ia 1t, I4aura?" Lenora cried
She swung round upon them.
CRAIG" she cried. Craig!
saw his face as sat in my chair
there. talking to the captain. / saw
mans white face--nothing else. He
must have been leaning over the rail
He heard me call out and he disap-
peared''
The captain came slowly out of the
shadows, limping q little, and fol-
loved by his steward, who was muir
muring profuse apologies.
did you ind him." Laura demand
ed, eagerly.
Il did not" the captain replied. a
little tersely. Il ran into Brown here
and we both had shake-up."
But he was there's second ago."
Laura cried out.
II beg your pardon, miss" Brown
ventured. but the decks closed at
the end. % you can see, with sail
cloth. and was leaning over the
rail myself when you shrieked. There
wasn't anyone else near me, and no
one can possibly have passed round
the deck, rs you can see for your
self"
VERY well. then" she said. you
people had better get q strait.waist-
coat ready for me. II / didn't see
Craig there. Pm going OF my head"
Quest had disappeared come sec
onds ago. He came thoughtfully back,
a little later.
Captain" no asked. what shall
you say II tell you that have proof
that Craig Is on board?"
The captain glanced at Laura and
restrained himself.
II should probably say great many
things which I should regret after
wards" he replied, grimly.
"Sit down and we'll tell you what
has happened In my ROOM" Quest con-
| tinued.
He told the story, calmly and with
out remark. The captain held his
head.
"The ship shall be searched the
captain declared. "once more. Wen
look into every crack and every cup
board"
Lenora turned away with q little
| shiver. II was one OF her rare mo-
| ments Of weakness.
you won't find him! You won't
ind him!" she murmured And I
am afraid"
Lenora grasped the rails of the
| steamer and glanced downwards at
tho great barge full Of Arab sailors
and merchandise. In the near back
| ground were the docks of Port Said.
1t was their first glimpse Of eastern
atmosphere and color
| IT can't tell you how happy I am"
| she declared to Quest, ito think that
this voyage is over. Every night I
have gone to bed terrified"
He smiled grimly.
| Coming on shore, any OF your"
Harris inquired.
| I've may when the boat moves up"
Quest replied. THE professor went
on on the frst barge. Here he is.
coming back"
A little boat had shot out from the
docks. manned by a couple OF Arabs.
They could see the professor seated
in the stern. He was porting over q
small document which he held In his
hand. He waved to them excitedly.
Hes got news!" Quest muttered.
He came straight to Quest and Len
ora and gripped the former by the
arm.
Look" he cried. Look"
He held out q card Quest read 1t
aloud:
There 10 not one amongst you with
the wit Of Monoar child. Good-by!
The Hands!
Where did you get it," Quest de-
manded.
That's the point-the whole point"
the professor exclaimed excitedly.
He's done Us! He's landed! That
paper was pushed into my hand by
/ IN Arab Who mumbled somstAiAs