The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-19

I the cliff and get up to the shack with out being seen, because it has no win. dows except at the front and back. Then, by crawling underneath, we can hear everything that goes on inside. They're evidently going to examine those books-heaven only knows where they got them! If they find the formula we'll hear them say so. in which case-' He concluded the sentence by significantly drawing his forefinger across his throat
 Owing to the necessity of avoiding observation, their progress was slow. and it was an hour later before they crawled between the timbers which supported the seaward side of the shack. Only the roughly laid board floor separated the two crouching be- meath the shack from the unsuspect- ing pair within it.
 A few minutes later came an ejac- ulation of impatience from Hope and the thud of a book tossed upon the floor There's nothing in that book that's certain, he said. disgustedly. and, little later, Nor in this one.
 What shall we do now, Jarvis?" they heard Cleo ask.
 AS soon as Hook and Morrissey return with the gasoline we will start back" he answered. But, instead of returning to San Francisco, what would you think of our making straight for Sandsboro? It's the little coast town where Doctor Owen lives the man, you know. to whom Fitz- maurice loaned the other book" Mahlin did not wait to hear any thing more. Reckoning to Satsuma to follow, he crawled silently away. When they were out of earshot of the shack he turned to his companion.
 You heard what they said, Satsu- ma? There's another of the books in Sandsboro."
 Satsuma nodded
 If that pair were out of the way, Mahlin continued, it would make things lot easier for us.'
 Satsuma again nodded assentingly.
 Listen, then" said Mahlin. When I was under the house there an idea struck me. Do you remember the lit- the landing place?"
 Yes" said Satsuma, who was a per son of few words.
 Well, I took a look inside 1t, you remember. There was nothing much in it except tools-and box of dyna. mite"
 "Hahl" exclaimed the Japanese con- prehendingly, T understand. A very good idea"
 Suppose" said Mahlin. instinctive- ly lowering his voice, that we put few sticks of dynamite underneath that old shack and light the fuse. Bang They'd have to collect what was left of Master Naval Lieutenant Hope and the girl with a shoyel.'
 Darkness had fallen before the work of planting the dynamite was complet- ed. for they had to work with the ut most caution in order not to attract the attention of Hope and Cleo, whom they could hear chatting gayly just above them. At last everything was ready; the sticks of explosive, look. ing not unlike yellow candles, had been fitted with caps. and the fuse had been cut to the required length. Mahlin, striking a match on his trou- sers so as to deaden the sound, light ed the fuse.
 Listen, Jarvis!" Cleo whispered suddenly. T heard noise under the house!"
 Nonsense, dear" said Hope. You're tired and nervous. It must have been the wind-or your imagina- tion.'
 It wasn't the wind and it wasn't my imagination. I know I heard some thing" insisted Cleo. 'Tm going to see what it was," and she stepped to the door.
 Quick. Jarvis! Quick" she called. her voice vibrant with, fear. Come here!" and at her summons he leaped toward her.
 AS he did so there came roar which seemed to split the heavens. and the shack, wrenched from It's fraib supports as though by giants hand. trembled for brief instant on the brink of the cliff and then toppled boo fly into the sea.
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