Philip weekly review and Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1912-1918, 1918-01-17
CHAPTER xxII.-Continued.


those words repressed SO long. Almost
had ! forgotten where we were, the ma
ture of our surroundings, the fate
which threatened US. l could remem-
Der only her, the velvety touch of her
flesh, the welcoming light of love in
her eyes. know not what we talked
about, conscious only Of the JOY OF
being alone together, with every bar
rier between us swept away forever.
The sunshine poured in through the
open port, touching her hair with
threads Of golden light, and leaving
bar of brilliance across the state
room deck.
Yet imagine the respite was not
long. There camn sharp rap upon
the wood Of the door, bringing us in
stantly back to realization of our po-
sition. Her arms released me, and l
arose to my feet.
"What il wanted?"
TITS few minutes till noon, sir"
said voice / failed to recognize. "And
I'm to tell you to come on deck"
"Quite right, my man, I'll be there
at once. Stand by to carry the fnstru-
ments"
AYE, aye, SIR"
There was q certain cheerfulness
and respect in the voice, which con-
WINGED me that the fellow was not
among the ringleaders, but the hope
of making him an adherent to our
cause vanished when / opened the
door, and recognized Dnde. The man
WAS too weak, too much of jellyfish.
to render his friendship of any particu-
lar value. Besides Dugan was also in
the cabin, leaning idly against the
stair-rail, but quite as evidently on
guard. / nodded to him, but he only
condescended to stare In return, and
the look in his eyes convinced me that
he had not yet forgiven the rough
treatment accorded him few hours
before. The memory made me SMILE
"f've seen you when you looked hap
pier, Dugan," l said carelessly, "but
Imagine you have nothing on Jim
White"
TITO hi with yer" he growled saw
as Eas;;. .nad ' ~ j s.y re-
tongue left to get smart with. Get
along now after yer things"
Dade followed me into the captains
stateroom. He was obedient enough,
but reluctant to talk, no doubt afraid
Of being overheard by Dugan.
The conspirators were grouped on
the after deck waiting my arrival, and
/ followed Dade up the ladder, deter
mined they should perceive no change
In my demeanor, which might awaken
suspicion. McCann's manner was far
from cordial as approached, but
thought 1t best to ignore his churlish-
ness.
"You were long enough coming; per-
haps you still think yourself in COM
mand?" he said savagely.
.sThat would indeed be stretch of
the Imagination" replied, holding my
temper, and motioning Dade where to
place the sextant. However. do not
think have wasted my time-it Is still
two minutes of twelve"
He growled something, but busted
myself with the observation, only anx-
ious to make 1t accurate enough for
my own use. Whatever figures re-
ported, 1t was absolutely necessary
that know myself the exact position
of the ship. Nor did I dare to juggle
them greatly in my report, for while
Mccain was far from being an expert
navigator, he yet possessed smatter-
Ing of knowledge. which rendered him
dangerous, and he was very sure to
check up my figures with every care
possible. However, I fooled him by a
point or two, sufficient for my purpose,
md wrote down the result on the back
If an old envelope, while slowing away
the correct figures In my own brain.
Although the air was balmy enough,
the wind from the southwest almost
directly In our teeth, yet there was
took Of the north about both sea and
sky, which would have convinced me
that we were approaching higher latt-
tudes without the aid of my observa-
ton. Without being able to explain
the phenomenon the seaman instinc-
lively recognizes northern waters.
Now. as my eyes swept the wide circle
Of the horizon, vainly seeking the
CLEAN Of some distant sail, the heav-
Ing expanse Of water, the overarching
sky were almost alike In color-a
cold, repellent blue, misting into gray
afar Oh. as though particles Of fog
allied the atmosphere. Indeed Il was
this which interested me the most. this
vague evidence Of floating vapor. for
I knew enough Of these seas to sus-
pect that this might prove the fore
runner Of storm, already preparing to
sweep down upon us out Of the more
nprthern mystuy. Others must have
ooted the evidenes also, for Liverpool
crossed the deck 70 where stood. leav-
ing McOann with the chart n his
hnnfs.
what do yer think q that sprter
mist ont yondcrfs ho asked. indicating
ne distance BY : sweep Of the hands,