Evening star., 1915-03-21

unless there's change IN the weather.
"When you say you lost everything do you mean
that you and some members OF the crew lost money as
we'll clothng?"
"No, Maarn If any swab has the howdacity to pre-
tend that a sovereign two has slipped out of his
pockets, won't believe im but it'll be hard to prove
the contrary
"Arc you in any special hurry to return homer Have
you another yacht in view"
Some might have hestated but Popple was
buntly honest in both nature and speech. Bless your
heart Ma ami he said husky, "I' get yachts
unless I'm ucker man after turnn' fifty than ever
! aore. The Stella my last seagon job, an no
mistake"
"Then you will not suffer professionally by remaining
here?'
"I1l stop as long as you like, Maam."
every we'll. l have telegraphcd to my London
bankers for supply of money! which should reach me
tomorrow. | want you to arrange for salvage opera
tions Employ diver, and hire such other assistance
as may be necessary. 1t is important that ewelcase
in of my trunks should be recovered, if possible
also five thousand pounds in French and English bank
notes which is in leather wallet locked in steamer
trunk beneath my husbands bed. That trunk also con-
tans number of important papers. shall be glad ii it
is brought to unopened no matter what the ex-
pense Meanwhile make out list of all that is reason
ably owing to the men, and tell them shall arrange at
once for their return to Southampton"
"I've done that already Ma'am. Mr.. Raymond tole
to get busy"
"Ah! That was thoughtful of him. In future, how
ever, take orders from one but me-"
Captain Popple evidently about to offer COM
ment, but checked himself in time. "Right you are,
Ma am, he said.
Mrs Carrnac smiled quietly. This outspoken sailors
face easy to read 4vonne was present, and he
hardly knew what to say
"You had something else on the tip of your tongue,
Captain" she prompted. "Out with it! 1 have
secrets from this young lady
"I don't like contradictory sain' ORDERS Ma am, an
that's fact" admitted the skipper. "Mr. Raymond
axed me not to do thing no matter who gev the word
without consultin' him..
"Hs arm is broken, believer"
"Yes, am; but he's able to get about today"
"That simpifies matters. Kindly send him here"
The sailor raised his hand in clumsy salute, and
went out.
AM not an admirer of Mr.. Raymond said Mrs.
Carmac to Yyonne "IIc was useful sort of person
to my husband; but he has Urah Heep manner which
dislike intensely. Now shall get rid of him."
For an instant the Breton shrewdness of judgment
came uppermost in the girl. "Dont make unneces-
sary enemy" she ventured to suggest.
II simply purpose disn1issng him very generous
terms"
"But-have you forgotten-perhaps you never knew
how wildly you spoke that night in the cabin Of the
Hirondee? Mr.. Raymond there too. He may
have overheard good deal"
Mrs. Car1nac monentarly staggered. do you
think so?" she cried rather breathlessy.
"'There was every opportunity. l saw the man, and
he retained his senses, though in great pain
"Thanks for the warning, Dear. I'll handle him
gently"
"Shal go?"
"I prefer that you should remain"
"But it might be better if you were to see him alone.
He has not met me since we came ashore"
"Well-you may be right. I'll take your advice.
Don't leave me too long alone. l NOPE when you
away"
Yvonne slipped out. She passed Raymond on the
stairs but he gave heed regarding her belonging
to the establishment.
THE secretary was small slightly built man, and,
contrary to the rule that renders undersized NOR
tails rather aggressive in manner, carried himself with