Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-17

bruised and swollen and bit her lips
till the blood ame She knew now
whom she had 10 fight. their cruelty
and their cunning. But she resolved
10 match cruelty aud cunning with her
beauty ana her woman's wit. This
time she would stack the cards. The
queen Of hearts would play against her
old c~onfederates for the diamond from
the sky,
AT Santa Barbara Esther and Quab-
ba arrive. and there they learn that
the beautiful new yacht belonging To
John Powell Is still in the harbor.
Esther resolves TO visit Arthur on
the diamond and the Stanley docu-
ment. She believed Arthur would
know what course would be best for
them both 10 take. Esther had no
doubt Of Arthur's loyalty or his love
for her. All she bad looked forward
to was TO meet him face TO face. With
this in view she had endured and adj
ventured with steadfast courage and
high resolve
Esther docs not know that Blair has
knowledge Of John Powell and his
yacht. But Blair. having no cause for
secrecy when he has arrived IN Santa
Barbara. has not remained hidden M
n hotel. as Esther has. the discreet
Quabla also keeping frorl sight. So
Blair has learned Arthur hds left the
yacht and has returned to Los Angeles
On business.
Unless Esther has communicated
with Arthur. which Rlair does not
deem likely. Arthur has no reason n
yet to suspect him. blair knows. In
his daring way Blair II Indifferent. lie
telegraphs 10 Arthur be has arrived In
Santa barbara and II disappointed in
missing him. Arthur realizes that no
Is n uSurper. standing In the way of
Blair's birfhrigbt. the Stanley heritage.
For this. II not for the old association
of their Wild youth I'm Virginia. Arthur
has a generous desire 10 make amends
for the injustice he thinks he does
Blair.
II N Nivinn's wish also 10 keep Blair
from Los Angeles. The time may come
when she may need him. though. when
she battles against Durand. the king
of diamonds. and the rest OF the
pack as they call themselves. But
just now she Is mol in open warfare
with tho pack" She suggests 20 Ar
thur that Blair stay and look after the
yacht ia Santa Barbara and that later
they join him there for "A cruise All to
-cthcr How she II 10 exert her wilcs
upon Arthur In the proximity of Blair
i n nArter that Vivian leaves TO the
time and 'he place.
Blair and the sailing master Of the
yacht get their telegraphcd Instructions
from Arthur. aud when Blair goes
aboard he finds the sailing master and
a few Of The mon Of one watch aboard. |
the rest ~ the crew having been given
shore leave In the absence of The
owner.
Make Yourself nj home. Mr.. Stan
ley" says the sailing master. You
will find things In Mr.. Powells cabin
II will need q good deal Of fixing
up" Blair explains laughin-Iy. My
man aud ] got lost In the mountains
while bunting" And he indicated
luke. who had come aboard with him
let your man 20 10 the fo~reca~iie.
and will ser he II fitted out. ssrG
the sailing master. -As for yon. sir. 1
take II from Mr.. PoweII's telegram you
are - help Yourself 10 what won wish
o. bi. things I'LL your own arrive"
Tie sailing master led Blair 10 Ar
thurs cabin and then said be wouio
take the launch 10 the wharf n
round up the crew In Santa Barbara
-whirA." be added. won't he hard -