Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-11


peRse became almost u~nendurable. My
arms ached with holding the glasses.
My vision grew strained and blurred.
More tina once 1 thought that Mary
must come up. At last l saw another
man go over the side. in the tugs ex
ira basket. l reasoned that 1t was
Smith, Mary's trainer.
Much relieved, and quite wild to
know What Mary would bring up from
the depths. l hurried out across the
sands to the little m~otorboat / was
accustomed to handle alone.
TT needs gas, Miss, said one OF
u men. rising from a larger POWER
boat moored next to mine. He saiut-
ed respectfully-as he spoke, and then
said, Get in here, ma'am. Where do
o want to go?"
I climbed into the big boat and
said, "Out toward that tug" as I set
tied down into the masters seat.
Then I noted that there was a Sec
ond sailor In the craft, 1t was 10
Bachl
But he didn't worry me- for / was
watching the tug. l saw q basket
coming up again. a small figure APP
parently lifted from If, and then the
trainer Smith stepping out. I sank
back in the comfortable seat in I'M
tense relief.
Our treasure hunt had ended. What
would be the trove ?
We circled the tug and slowed down
close to her. But Mary wasn't stands
ing on deck to hail me, and h crew
seemed queer and solemn. The caps
tain made signs to the men in my
boat.
where's Miss Thomas2" I called.
The sailors looked at one another.
and the captain seemingly didn't hear.
At last he only proceeded to give di-
rections for taking me on board.
Ito be c~ontinued.)
a six months' course for me. has dis
covered an ideal environment and /
shall have to ret under his direction"
"Well. get cured that is all ] want,
spoke Mr.. Harris kindly.
He thought the world of his young
partner, who had peer his student and
assistant for five years and had then
brilliantly won the most Important
legal battle Of the year. 1t had been at
a great cost, however. Travers had
always been a close student and he had
thrown his full natural Intentness into
the great case. The reaction had come,
his nerves had broken down. and to re-
build them he must entirely abandon
work. There was hopeful anticipation
In his face as he took a train for q
town two hundred miles from the city,
after shipping thither trunks and a va
riety Of certain appurtenances requi-
site for a long bachelor experience. He
put up at the hotel at Brompton and
the next morning was called on by g
town functionary.
II have my Instructions to install
you in your position as warden Of the
forest preserve" said the official. Your
duties will not be very exciting, al
though your environment will be prints
tive"
In the officials automobile Tfas<rz
was driven along a country road To-
the edge of a Stretch Of timber over
ing several hundred acres At n corr
ner was a large sign readinA Forest
Preserye-B. 99." Here there 7%as q
small hut composed of rough k.5oards5
from the roof Of which protrdded an
ordinary stove pipe.
"Not a very inviting bungalow"
smiled the official.
But precisely what ! expected and
want" declared Trayers. IF you VIII
arrange to have what / have had
shipped from the city sent down here /
will install myself forthwith. The two
rooms in his little shelter house VIII
precisely suit my requirements. | can
get provisions at the settlement, and /
am sure l shall enjoy the rough and
ready life"
The novelty Of his environment had
a salutary effect upon Travers. His
duty comprised a patrol of the reserve
several times a day. a final n at
who trimmed the trees and cut down
the dead ones.
1t was toward the end Of his first
months s~ojourn that Travers met with
a series of incidents which ultimately
changed the entire trend of his career.
Twice he had seen a bent form, that
of an old man, about the center Of the
timber, who had mysteriously disap-
peared before he could come upon him.
and one night a girlish figure fitted by
him like the wind. Two evenings later,
while he was seated reading In his
little hut there came a tap at the win
dow. Travers opened 1t to confront a
young girl of about seventeen. deeply
agitated.
"Oh, sir |" she quavered. IF Q
know anything about sickness or have
any medicine with you. beg Of you to
come with me without delay"
what is the trouble, miss?' aues
toned Travers, attracted and Interest
ed by the pleading face and marked
distress exhibited.
ut is my father; I fear he viii dia
Oh, sir, comet comet 1t is not far"
Travers snatched up q case OF his
own medicine and hurried outside. He
was puzzled as his girl guide led him
into the very depths of the reserve. AS
she came to a ravine choked up with
fallen trees she took his hand. led him
through a maze he had never pene
trated and into a shelter, secret
and half comfortable. where lay m old
man on a bed of dried grass.
n.orore ,vorl-a ri nvar tha nfa nan nm