Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-06-29

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| chance of fortune, not because your
wits are keen, not because Of your
own shrewdness; simply because
Fate WilIed it. II will not be for long.
Underneath was the drawing of the
clenched hands.
There is no longer any doubt, I"
Lenora said calmly. Craig is on
board. He must have been on deck
a few minutes ago. 1t was his hand
which placed this card on the 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 were 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 is it, Laura" Lenora cried.
She swung round upon them.
Craig" she cried. Craig!
saw his face as l sat in my chair
there, talking to the captain. / saw
a 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 little, and fol
lowed by his steward, who was MUIR
muring profuse apologies.
did you find him." Laura demand
ed. eagerly.
Il did not" the captain replied, a
little tersely. 81 ran into Brown here
and we both had shake-up"
"But he was there-a second ago!"
Laura cried out.
Il beg your pardon, miss Brown
ventured, "but the decks closed at
the end, as you can see, with sail
| cloth, and / was leaning over the
rail myself when you sFieked. There
wasn't anyone else near me, and no
one can possibly have passed round
the deck, as you can see for your
self"
VERY well. them" she said, you
people had better get strait-waist-
coat ready for me. If | didn't see
Craig there, I'm going off my head. "
Quest had disappeared some Sec
onds ago. He came thoughtfully back,
a little later.
10 rfo{v hn aclrn1 0uuhof choIt
you say if tell you that have proof
| that Craig is on board?"
The captain glanced at Laura and
restrained himself.
81 should probably say great many
things which l 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.
1.-THE ship shall be searched" the
captain declared, "once more. Well
look into every crack and every cup
board"
Lenora turned away with little
SILVER 1t was one of her rare mo-
| ments Of weakness.
you won't find him! You won't
find him!" she murmured. And
am afraid"
Lenora grasped the rails OF the
| steamer and glanced downwards at
the 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.
81 can't tell you how happy am,
she declared to Quest, ito think that
this voyage is over. Every night
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
of on the first 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 a
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 a card. Quest read IL
| aloud:
There Is not one amongst you with
the wit of a Monsar child. Goodbye
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
a tall Arab. who mumbled something
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