The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-10-03

the half drowned one who promptly
Slid il over his shoulders. Then with
the three who stood above hauled
upon the tine, the man whom they
We're re~cuing giving them what little
aid he could.
You ianst come over 70 cur house
and get some dry clothes" said the
woman Sympathetically. and the res
eued one thankfully accepted the of
fer At their cottage he was quickly
provided with one IF the mans suits,
half SeHman's rig with boots and
cap. Wholly comfortable once more.
he ate a little food and felt himself
| fully restored The man. who proved
TO be the earetaker Of the island, adj
dressed him.
well. Mr. Davis. you have had a
rough deal and / don't understand IL
But I took Simpkins the superintend-
ent. across the bay in the ferry. He
was headed for the WaterSide saloon
when I left him. Maybe he can ex-
plain"
I'm give him q chance" returned
John grimly. IF you are ready We
will 60" Handing the youthful fish
erman who had been the means Of his
being rescued a good-Sized bill, John
and the caretaker stepped into the mo-
tor ferry and started across the bay
headed for the Waferside saloon.
Within that joint the Spider Sfmp-
kins and others were playing cards.
With an exclamation of disgust n his
III luck. tie former threw down his
hand and stepping 70 the window look
ed ont across the water The next
instant IN exclamation - anger burst
from his lips. and turning away, he
FASTENED back 10 the group.
Hes get away again curse him. and
the caretaker is bringing him across
in a launch. How had We better re-
eeive him. SimpkinSfn Enthusiastically
excited thar gentleman arose tn his
feet and Led them buck to the window.
See that schoanere" said he ~ he
indicated a craft that lay in the bay.
hove short. sails In the brails and eYi-
IDENTITY ready to make Quick start.
If We get him aboard the Sarah J..
eap'n jacob will have him thoroughly
tanned before they get back from Hon.
oiulu. Sa4ey?" The Spider nodded
and pointed 70 an adjoining room as
he addressed the barkeeper
IF ne comes into the saloon look
ing for anybody, send him in there.
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door. and we will Yait for Mr. Davis
behind the door Of that next room.
Hustle now Quickly they took their
places rs tie Spider had commanded.
Having landed and hidden the care
taker farewell for the time heing, John
went straight to the Waterside saloon
and entered Stepping up 10 the bar
he asked the aprouea one behind It if
he had seen Simpkins.
Hes in there alene-takin' a lit
tie nap. I guess" WIS his reply John
crossed the floor and opened the door.
Sitting before him upon a chair and
smiling wickedly through his cigar
smoke was the man whom Davis
sought. Tire steps and the ineomer
stood before him.
you tried 10 murder me in that
diving bell" he said rs his hand fell
upon the others shoulder But
now"
From behind the door whore they
had stood unobserved by the entering
one. a figure came sneaking with
heavy revolver appraised. As Johns
fingers closed uren the shoulder If
the man who had tried 70 foully kin
him. the hutt Of the weapon descended
upon the back Of his head and with
n eurgllng cry ne pitched forward up
or his face
At Simpkin's order ropes were Sc
cured and the victim securely pinioned.
This done he was carried from the
place. tossed into y rowboat and swift
~ sculled to the Sarah J. craft Of the
ill-famed Captain Jacobs. Still sense
less bur showing SIsns If returning
John was passed aboard
and delivered into the tender mereies
Of the skipper
Shortly later the shanghaied one
upon the foreeaSfle bunk opened his
eyes and stared about - once he
recognized his Whereabouts. and the
swish of water against the how of The
schooner told him that the craft what
ever She mieht he. vas under way.
Determined To learn the meaning Of
il all he Went up the shorr ladder and
stepped upon the deck
lie started aft Inn had made but a
few steps before be was intercepted
by the mate Pushing the latter aside
by sweep Of his arm the shanghaied
man stopped not until he stood before
Captain Jacobs The skipper whirled
upon him with an evil look.
what do you mean by coming aft
you slobF" ne demanded fiercely. Da-
Wis looked him squarely in the eye.
Il am John Davis. an attorney Of
Los Angeles I demand 10 be put
ashore" The skipper sneered.
likely looking attorney you are. in
that rig. I'll tell you who You are, all
right. You're a foremost hand on ny
schooner. Go for'rd and turn to-
Understanding it Ell now and real
izing the futility ot argument. John
acted ike a fash Straight from the
shoulder his fist ieaped against the
shippers chin. and with a grunt that