The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-04-10

Brill for Instructions. Much as he re-
\ spected the substantial Mr.. Marsh. 1t
must be thoroughly understood that
his allegiance was another's.
Go ahead, jay" said his patron.
See IL you al open 1t as you did the
trunk"
Aristides. kneeling. squinted through
the keyhole. turned the knob gently
and pressed the door forward and
back, then, having obtained the key
from Marsh. he inserted 1t and moved
1t delicately this way and that. Final
ly he arose, with a bland look Of salts
faction on his chubby c~ountenance.
II think / could do 1t II / had the
tools,v he announced.
What do you needY' asked Marsh.
some stout wire and a wise and file
to put 1t In shape" "a
Can you get those things with,
money!"
Guess I don't need money" return
ed the youth, with a certain pride in
his voice. II can borrow 'em In the
engine ROOM"
Marsh said something in a half
whisper to Brill, who nodded emphat-
icany.
Go ahead, Jay" he ordered briskly.
Get the things together and expert
ment on this door,"
rs 1t some other door, queried
Stebbins. Then, catching the af1rma-
ton in his masters face, "Mightn't 1t
be bolted too, slry
NH $1,000 - A. sGctpV hxrf said
nothing as he noted the two heavy
bolts, one on each side OF the door.
Boil me-, but I hadn't thought of
thatw exclaimed Marsh tragfcahy.
"what could be done in that case, Mr..
Lock-pick ~Stebbins?"
I'D need a rather long, strong steel
wire and some stout string" replied
the young man confidently.
well, go and get all the stun you
need. JAY" said Brill, "and II money
stands In the way, why, give it to 'em
in promises. That's about all we
can do on this particular voyage. Then
come back here and practice on this
door till you can b%urglarize anything
on the ship"
AS o as Aristides had gone away,
rejoicing that he was to be Of service,
Marsh proposed that they visit the
bulletin board to see il anything new
had been posted.
The ships public places were almost
deserted. as Marsh observed gleefully.
but at the foot of the grand staircase
Professor Pe%nnythorpe gave visible
evidence that he had not succumbed.
However, he was less loquacious than
usual and his side whiskers dropped
dejectedly.
Trough. professor grunted Marsh.
Exceedingly rough, sir" was the re-
ply, but the wind has shifted and the
sea will calm down tonight" He would
be didactic in the last extremities,
thought Brill.
Marsh glanced from one OF the port
holes.
"Wind has shifted" he remarked.
Its on the other quarter. Let's go
out a minute, on the other side, not In
the teeth of the gale"
The two friends retraced their steps,
and in so doing crossed through the
passageway back of Brill's stateroom
only to run into Andrew Jennison just
coming from his cabin. His face was
pale and drawn and he tottered In his
gait. AS the ship tilted violently he
stumbled, and would nave zone prone
to the floor had not Brill caught him.
"I'm afraid I'll never get my sea-
legs" he said. with a pitiful attempt
at a smile. I'm not well, Overton.
lin not a young man, and-and I've
been under a rather heavy strain" He
seemed to hesitate a moment, then
continued: "Would you mind coming
into my room for a moment? Yes, and
you, too, Mr.. Marsh?'
To the younger man it was a blessed
privilege, this passing into the init
mate apartments Of the Jennisons,
with the one swift glance into the
inner shrine that was so eloquent OF a
woman. That happiness was brief, to
be sure, for the pert Marie quickly
closed the door and shut u the vision.
Yet the very nearness to the sacred
spot was in itself sufficiently intoxi-
eating.
The old man waved his visitors to
chairs and sat down heavily himself.
He looked from one to the other for a
moment, then addressed himself to
Brill.
ut may seem strange that l con1de
in you,' he said, "but you o seem
like a stranger. You've been very
kind. and then again you're a friend
of Jethro Slade out in my home"
This was not strictly in accordance
with the facts, but Brill saw no need
of protest.
And you, Mr.. Marsh continued
Jennison, II now by repute, and your
Judgment and experience are sufficient
excuse for my seeking them, l hope"
The commercial agent bowed.
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