Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-07-09

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Very well, then" she said, you
people had better get strait waist
coat ready for me. II | didn't see
Craig there, I'm going off my head
Quest had disappeared some sec
onds ago He came thoughtfully back,
little later.
Captain" he asked, what shall
you say II tell you that have proof
that Craig Is on board?"
The captain glanced at Laura and
restrained himself.
4 should probably say great many
things which | 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. Well
look into every crack and every cup
board"
Lenora turned away with little
SILVER 1t wac 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.
u 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 grlmly,
Coming ON shore, any OF your"
Harris inquired.
We 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 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
He's 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 card Quest read It
aloud
There Is not one amongst you with
the wit OF Mongar child Good by!
The Hands
Where did you get it," Quest de
manded
That the point-the whole point"
the professor exclaimed eNcitedly
Hes Line US! He's landed! That
paper was pushed into my hand by
a tall Arab, who mumbled something
and hurried off across the docks On
the landing stage, mind
The captain came and put his head
out of the door
Mr. Quest he said, can you spare
ME moment? You can all come, il
you like
They moved up towards him The
captain closed the door of his cabin
He pointed to a carpet sweeper which
lay against the wall.
Look at that" he invited
They lifted the top Inside were sew
tea
What on earth Is this?" Quest de.
The captain, without a word led
them into his inner room A huge
lounge stood In one corner. He lifted
the valance. Underneath were some
crumbs.
You see, he pointed out, there's
room there for a man to have hidden,
especially II he could crawl out on
deck at night. couldn't make out
why the dickens Brown was always
out my room. and | took up
this thing little time ago and looked
at It, This is what | found.
Where's Brown" Quest asked,
quickly.
u rang down for the chief steward,
the captain continued and ordered
Brown to be sent up at once The
chief steward came himself instead
II seems Brown went off without his
wages, but with a huge parcel of bed.
ding, on the first barge this morn
ing before anyone was about
Quest groaned as he turned away
Captain, he declared, Il am
ashamed He has been here all the
time and we've let him slip through
our fingers Girls, he went ON brisk
~ turning towards Laura, who had
just come up, midas off Wen
catch this barge If there's time Our
luggage can be put on shore when the
boat docks"
The captain walked gloomily with
them to the gangway.
Professor, Quest asked, how long
would 1t take us to get to this hlongar
village you spoke about?'
Two or three days, II we can get
the other replied. Il see you
agree with me. then. as to Craigs
probable destination"
Quest nodded.
What sort of fellows are they, any.
way?" he asked "Will 1t be safe
Tor us to push on alone?"
With me- the professor assured
him, you will be safe anywhere.
speak little of their language.
have lived with them, They are far