Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-13

paying their spring visit TO the island 20
bury their eggs in the sand
The two began their tour Of inspection
by passing the scene Of the first desperate
struggle to escape from the clutch of the
typhoon. Iris would not be content until
the sailor showed her the rock behind which
he placed her for shelter while he searched
for water. For n moment the recollection
OF their unfortunate companions on board
ship brought lump into her throat and
dlmmed her eyes.
II remember them in my prayers every
night" she confded TO him ut seems so
unutterably sad that they should be lost,
while we are alive and happy"
The man stractcd her attention by
pointing out the embers Of their first fire.
IL was the only way to choke back the
tumultuous feelings that suddenly stormed
his heart. Happy Yes he had never
before known such happiness. How long
would II last? High up on the cliff swung
the signal 20 anxious searchers of the sea
that here would be found the survivors OF
the Sirdar And then, when rescue came.
when Miss Deane became once more the
daughter OF a wealthy baronet. and he a
disgraced and n nameless outcast--! He
set his teeth and savagely struck at a full
cup OF the pitcher plant which had so provi.
dent.ally relieved their killing thirst.
''oh, why did you do that?" pouted Iris
Poor thing II was true friend in
to make II the best and leanest plant Of
Its kind on the island"
Very we'll :" he answered; "you can
crafty your wish tinful OF fresh water
from the WELL applied daily TO its roots
Will quickly achieve that end"
The moroseness of his tone and manner
surprised her. For once her quick intui-
tion failed TO divine the source of his irri.
tation.
You give your advice ungraciously," she
said, but will adopt IL nevertheless"
A harmless incident, a kindly and quite
feminine resolve, yet big with fate for
both OF them.
Jenl1s's unwonted ill-humor-for the
passage of days had driven from his face
all Its harshness and from his tongue all
its assumed bitterness-created a passing
cloud until the phys,ca exertion of scram-
bling over the rocks to round the North
Cape restored their normal relations
A strong current raced by this point TO
the southeast and tore away the OUTLYING
spur of the headland TO such an extent that
the sailor was almost inclined to choose
the easier way through the trees Yet he
persevered. and II may be confessed that
the opportunities thus afforded of grasplng
the girls arm. Of placing a steadying hand
on her shoulder. were dominant factors in
determining his choice.
At last they reached the south side. ann
here they at once found themselves in a
delightfully."- secluded and tiny bay, sandy,
tree-lined. sheltered on three sides by cliffs
| and rocks
oh" cried Irs, excltedly, what a lovely
spot A perfect smugglers cave"
Charming enough to look at" was the
| answering comment. but open to the sea,
| II you look at the smooth riband of water
out there you will perceive a passage
through the reef. great place for sharks
Miss Deane. but no place for bathers"
Good gracious! l had forgotten the
sharks l suppose they must live, horrId
as they are, but don't want them to dine
| on me-"
The mention of such disagreeable ad.
juncts to life on the island no longer terri.
| fed her. Thus do English newcomers &c
| India pass the first three months, residence
| in the country in momentary terror OF
| snakes. and the remaining thirty years In
| complete forgetfulness OF them.