The Holly chieftain., 1915-07-02

sell.
Quest had disappeared some sec
onds ago. He came thoughtfully back,
| a little later
Captain he asked. what shall
you say if tell you that have proof
that Craig is on board?"
The captain glanced at Laura and
restrained himself
Il should probably say great many
things which l should regret after
wards" he replied, grimly
"Sit down and well 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 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.
Il 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 you?"
Harris inquired.
We may when the boat moves up"
Quest replied. The professor went
off 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 poring 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's the point-the whole point"
the professor exclaimed excitedly.
Hes done us! He's landed! That
paper was pushed into my hand by
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, if
you like
They moved. up towards him. The
captain closed the door of his cabin.
He pointed to carpet-sweeper which
lay against the wall.
Look at that" he invited.
| They lifted the top. Inside were sew
eral sandwiches and a small can of
| tea.
What on earth is this?" Quest de-
manded
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 if he could crawl out on
deck at night. l couldn't make out
why the dickens Brown was always
sweeping out my room, and l took up
this thing a little time ago and looked
at it. This is what I found"
where's Brown" Quest asked,
quickly.
Il rang down for the chief steward"
| the captain continued, "and ordered
| Brown to be sent up at once. The
| chief steward came himself instead
| 1t seems Brown went off without his
| wages, but with huge parcel of bed
ding, on the first barge this morn
ing, before anyone was about"
Professor" Quest asked, "how long
would it take us to get to this Mongar
village you spoke about?''
Two or three days. if we can get
camels," the other replied. 81 see you
agree with me, then, as to Craig's
probable destination?"
Quest nodded.
They disembarked and were driven
to the hotel, still discussing their
project. The professor had disap-
peared for some time, but rejoined
them later
1T is all arranged" he announced.
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