Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-23

jerks thought he recognized the shiefs
voice. giving instructions 20 those who had
come from Smugglers Cove and werc now
standing on the bench near the quarry.
wonder II he Is hungry" he thought.
sarlat"
1ris peeped forth at him.
'Mr Jenks! ."
Yes" without turning his head. He
knew Il was an ordinary question.
May l come too?"
What Expose yourself on the ledge :"
Yes. even that l am so tired OF sitting
We'll, there Is no danger at present. But
they might chance to see you, and you re-
member what L"
Yes, remember quite we'll II that is
all There was n rustic OF garments.
Il am very mannish in appearance II
you"
II promise"
Iris stepped forth. She was flushed a
little. and to cover her confusion, may
pe. she picked up Lee-Metford.
Now there are two guns" she said, as
she stood near him.
He could see through the tail Of his
eye that slight but elegantly proportioned
young gentleman Of the seafaring profess
sion had suddenly appeared from nowhere
He was glad she had taken this course
II might better the position were the Dyaks
TO see her thus
The moment tell you, you must fall
nat, he warned her. mo ceremony about
II. Just hopl"
Il don't know anything better calculated
70 make one flop than bullet" she laughed.
Not yet did the tragedy of the broken
Kegs appeal TO her.
Yes. but II achieves its purpose In two
ways. / want you to adopt the pre-
cautionary method"
Trust me for that Good gracious 20
The sailors rife went of with an unex-
pected bang that froze the exclamation on
her lips. Three Dyaks were attempting
to run the gantlet to their beleaguered
comrades They carried a Jar and two
wicker baskets. He with the lar fell and
broke It. Tho others doubled back like
hares. and the first man dragged himself
after them. jerks did not fire again.
Iris watched the wounded wretch crawling
along the ground. Her eyes grew moist, and
she paled somewhat When he vanished
she looked into the valley and at the op-
posing ledge; three men lay dead within
twenty yards OF her. Two others dangled
from the rocks. II took her some time 10
control her quavering utterance sufficiently
to say
Il hope may not have to use a gun.
know II cannot be helped but IL were TO
XIII human being 1 do not think would
ever rest again"
I'm that case I have indeed murdered
sleep today" was the unfeeling reply.
No! no. man must be made Of
sterner stun. We have right TO defend
ourselves. II need be I will exercise that
right. Still II is horrld, oh. so horrid 90
She could not see the sailors grim smile
II would materially affect his rest, for the
better. were he able TO slay every Dyak on
the island with a single shot. Yet her
gentle protest pleased him. She could not
at the same time be callous to human suf-
fering and be Iris But he declined the
discussion Of such sentiments
You were going to say something when
brief disturbance took placer" he in
quired.
"Yes. was surprised to find how hot
the ledge has become"
You notice IT more because you are
obliged to remain here"
After a pause
II think l understand now why Won yvera
so upset by the loss of our water supply
Before the day ends we will be in great
straits. enduring agonies from thirst 90
Let us not meet the devil halfway"
he rejoined. He preferred the unfair re-
tort to confession which could only foster
dsmay.
But, please, am thirsty now"
He moved uneasily. He was only too
conscious OF the impsh weakness common
to all mankind which creates a desire out
of sheer inability TO satisfy IT, Already his
own throat was parched The excitement
of the early struggle was in itself enough
TO engender an acute thirst. He thought
II best to meet their absolute needs as
far as possible.
Bring the tin cup" he said Let us |
take half our store and use the remainder |
when we eat Try to avoid BREATHING |
through your mouth. The hot air quickly |
affects the palate and causes artificial drv- |
ness. We cannot yet be In real need of |
water. II is largely imagination"
Iris needed no second bidding She cara
fully measured out half a pint of the un-
savory iuid-the dregs of the casks and
the scourings Of the ledge.
II will drink first" she cried
mo, no." he interrupted impatlently,
GIVE IL TO me-"
She pretended to be surprised.
AS mere matter Of politeness-"
II am sorry. but / must insist"
She gave him the cup over his shoulder
He placed II to his lips and gulped steadily