The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-15

fireplace there." he sald.
Ronalind remembered how he
know. but she felt II was not a
time for dwelling upon previous
ogsebrcakinFs. She followed him
readily. crossing "A broad hall.
Tho chimney.placo had been Sc,
for fire. but no match had been
applied 10 the kindllngH. lie found
one on tho center table. and Rosa
lind. siEhlng contentediy. watched
the red flames gFov and spread.
Next no pushed heavy leather
chair across the floor close TO the
hearth. and moiioncd her into ~.
Sh, sat obedlently and stretched
her feet close to tho blaze. With
out "A word. he dropped TO his knees
and began taking off her shoes.
After he had placed her damp
shoes close TO tho fire. al one aide
az the hearth. no brought her a
footAtooi. Then he disappeared In
tho direction OF the dlning,room.
When he returned he was carrying
tray. upon which wcrc n decsntcr
and two glasses
SHERRY he asked.
Thank you"
Sho took the glass that he filled
and slipped its contents. The boat.
man helped himself
How about oatingi" he asked.
We might" she admitted. That
IL. n you know"
Been here before" he answered
smiling. You remember. guess. 4"
She watched him as no went
back 10 the dining. and a
minute after that from another
apartment she heard sounds
which she judged 10 Indicate the
pantry or the kitchen.
He came back with loaf OF
bread. some butter. and can OF
potted tongue.
I'm making some tea" he said
"itll be ready as soon as the water
ho!la."
The food and wine warmed her:
they even thawed her wonted aus.
terity. When he had finished cat.
ing. tho boatman rummaged some
cigaTots.
As he settled down in n chair
and stretched his long legs toward
the fire. she studied him furtively
SAM"
lie waited for her to continue,
You are not really common
boatman.' she said, very positively.
Sure OF that"
Quite. But who are your"
You know enough. | guess
I'm afraid you are a burglar"
1T looks like Il. doesn't it,"
Are you spy"
I'm not on the witness stand"
"Or smuggler? And before you
answer that don't mind saying
that all smuggling is wicked"
lie laughed outright.
You certainly want me 10 con.
fess something. so you made that
one easy. Well. II I'm a smuggler
I'm not a very good one. I'm afraid.
haven't been able 10 smuggle you
TO the American side yet"
Rosalind stiffened in her chair.
Automatically she drew her stock.
inged feet beneath her skirt.
THAT. OF course, was an utterly
absurd idea,' she said firmly. But
am willing TO consider II n joke.
in view--of all that has happened"
Much Obliged. But IL wasn't
Joke"
You couldn't have meant Il ser.
lously?"
Absolutely. Miss Chalmers"
Rosalind rose suddenly and
walked toward n window. Her
first impulse was TO fly into
temper. She bit her lip and stared
out of the window.
"A boat" she called sharply.
MIR. Davidson's yacht"
Sam sprang from his chair and
Joined her Mt the window. The
yacht was making the wharf.
As they watched together, a
small procession of persons filed
out upon the dock and began to
march TO the house.
MIR. Davidson" she exclaimed.
Hes back"
The boatman nodded
Mr.. Witherbee, MIR. Morton. Mr..
williamson. everybody And
they have got-Bllly Kellogg"
The boatman inspected the group
with Interest, particularly the stout
young man.
Rum" exclaimed Rosalind. turn.
ing swiftly uDon him
And what are you going to do?"