The Washington times., 1917-08-05

Carslake had leaped into the water.
But the shots were the ones heard
by Tom Carleton on the wharf and
he was already on the water in the
direction of the sound. knowing
nothing of this, Pearl headed for the
police wharf The police, too had
heard the shots and a boatload OF
men was ready to start as she came
alongside.
There's trouble on the Sea Queen"
she cried. wildly. 81 think they're
trying to murder a man."
Were with you, miss shouted
the officer in charge; and as soon as
Pearl had stepped into the police
| launch, they were speeding through
the dark waters, Pearl relating just
enough of the truth to explain Knox's
presence on the yacht without re-
veaIing the story OF the violet dia-
mond.
Meanwhile, on the yacht, orders
had been passed to weigh anchor at
once. and already the big yacht was
/ in motion.
The captain summoned two sailors
to the side OF the rail where he was
J standing and said to them quietly:
4 Now, boys, you know what you've
got to do? There is no use wasting
time about il. Follow me to my cabin
and wait by the door. I'll attract his
| attention"
AYE. aye, SIR" responded one of
= the sailors, nOdding.
The captain led the way down the
companionway and along the corridor
| to his door: Passing in. he unlocked
| the state room where Knox was con-
fined, and called pleasantly:
An offer for Freedom.
Come out, Mr.. Knox. Now, Mr..
Knox" began the captain. quietly.
you may know that Mr.. .Carslake
has commissioned us 20 remove y6u
from his path. We are disincl!ned TO
do this. and will listen to a:Iy offer
you may have to make US"
How much do you want to set
me ashore?" asked Knox, pretending
to be taken in.
well, that depends" answered the
captain. How much have you with
your"
Knox leaned nearer and whispered
Nothing with me. but I'll see that
you get what you deserve, soon
enough!'
AS the captain leaned nearer &c
hear him, Knox seized him and threw
him over his head. Instantly the
sailors fell upon Knox, but he was
ready for them. With one blow he
felled the first one and eluding the
second dashed out OF the door and
into the nearest stateroom. There hi
shut and locked the door, determined
to hold out until the yacht wen
down.
But up on deck. at this time. ar
officer looking on toward shore sud
denly spied the police boat coming
toward the yacht with terrific speed
Startled, frightened. he dashed
down the companionway TO warn tn
captain.
That IndI yidual had recovered from
his fall and was ordering the sailors
to attack the door OF Knox'S strong
hold with a chair, but with the ar
rival of the officer with the tidingi
of the police boat he changed his
plans Drawing a revolver from his
desk, he ordered things swiftly set &c
rights, and babe his mon go on deck
there to await the coming of tho har'
Dor police,
what this new development por
tended, he did not guess; but he CURSED
Carslalxe for getting him into thi
mess.
with his ear to the door. Knox hat
heard the news, too, and 1t filled hin
with relief, Opening his door eau
tiously he crept out just as the cap
tain had risen from his desk with hi
revolver in his hand.
Knox leaped on him. and attempted
! to seize the gun. The captain de
p Tended 1t valiantly. fghting like |
| tiger. maddened by the prospect o
/ arrest.
. For the police boat had come along
. aide and the police had already be
1 gun to come aboard,
Realizing that they must be caugh
, with the goods, the OFFICERS and crew
, decided to resist the police and escap
from the harbor to the open sea, /
possible.
accordingly, they attacked as tn
police came on board, and a battle
royal ensued.
Carleton On the Scene.
In the midst of it Tom Carleton
?, arrived-to md Pearl fighting furi
!, ously with three men. with tncredi
BILE rapidity he disposed OF then
r using his fists as became an amateu
champion of so much promise.
y Pearl, staggering back. welcoming
i the respite, recognized him.
E "Mr. Carleton-again" she muir
! INJURED, with a faint smile. ut seem
e as though you are destined to Iescu
e me- sir!'
: but. how do you happen to b
e here, now" she asked.
: 81 was looking for story" an
+ swered Tom.
/, He was looking for the violet dis