New Britain herald., 1921-09-15

 on a clew to the pearls. If Strang did make trouble, my words better than his.''
 This is the first time I've ever had the government behind me-" said Nickelsen, with a grin. Sign him as chief steward. name Sam Lee.'
 CHAPTER VIII.
 'I don't like it. said Satterlee. looking up from his curried chicken in the saloon of the Coral Queen.
 Whats the growl?' asked Nickel sen.
 The man in the white suit and helmet up above the canal"
 Still worrying about him ?"
 If he's there when I'm done, I'm goin' to ask him what he's lookin' for said the agent. Now whats the matter? Ye look if the devil was here for we're soul!'
 The Chinese on duty at the gang way had come in and put a white card in Nickelsen's hand.
 "Eleanor Glendon!' whispered Nickelsen.
 "Not-the owner? Not here, Nfck,''
 'Who else?" asked Nickelsen. All right, you say captain come," and the
 
 I'm goin' to duck,'' said Satter- lee. putting his hands to the table to brace himself for heaving his mas sive form out of his chair.
 You're going to stay right here,' whispered the captain, springing up and thrusting the agent back into his seat. You'll stand your ground and see this drought I'm tired of having you sneak out of every jam that comes up!'
 Miss Glendon?" said Nickelsen, as he started down the gangway, cap in hand.
 "Yes. Are. you Capt. Nickelsen?"
 His eyes, readjusted to the gloomy caverns between the hemp godowns, caught the glimpse of a man in white strolling toward the ship.
 We weren't expecting visitors" he said. but I presume you are"
 From San Francisco. I arrived to- day in the Mongolia"
 The man in white disappeared.
 Wont you come on board? MT. Satterlee. the agent, is having dinner with me-
 He ushered them into the social hall, and went in after them, look ing from one to the other as they stood facing him.
 I'm Miss Glendon, and-my friend, Mrs. Wade" Eleanor held out her hand. which he took and bowed.
 You are Capt. Glendon's daughter yes. yes, I remember! How do you do. Mrs Wade? Glad to see you pleasant surprise-he'll be delighted!"
 Satterlee scrambled out of his chair and was introduced. "I know it isn't quite fair, gentle men," said Eleanor, smiling, ito in trude on you at this time. I saw in the shipping list that the Queen was sailing the day after tomorrow"
 She looked at Nickelsen for affirma tion.
 Yes. the published date,'' said the captain, careful to be non-committal.
 You sail then?" It was a most di- rect question, and she looked square, ly at Nickelsen. but he avoided it.
 You're here on-'' he asked, and stopped.
 Satterlee drew his breath quickly, wheezed, and coughed. Eleanor saw them exchange glances. and knew at ing force she would have to combat At that instant she decided to lead them both to believe her wholly in capable of seeing through methods or motives.
 Suppose you have lunch with me -tomorrow-you and MT. Satterlee," said Eleanor
 Sorry, but I've got to get up to Hongkong-tonight. I'm sailing in an hour.'
 "Got to make time-new contracts remarked the agent.
 Then we'd better be going" Eleanor rose. noting Satterlee's joy full glance to Nickelsen.
 we don't have the owner with us every day" said Nickelsen. in mild approximation. Don't hurry, please"
 Harriet! How would you like to go to Hongkong tonight?'
 Satterlee's face betrayed actual hor- TOT.
 I'm afraid you'd find things dis agreeable" said the captain. utterly taken aback.
 "Oh. we don't mind if it isn't like the Mongolia. Have MT. Satterlee make a check for the Bay View hotel. and I'll send it with note for our baggage"
 Ben, I'll have to open the safe for the checkbook-if you'll excuse us for a minute, ladies?"
 CHAPTER TX. In the saloon Nickelsen, Satterlee and Charlie Ii were quarreling over the failure of their first attempt to take the cash from the Chinese pas sengers.
 Charlie hissed warningly and looked up as he heard the ring knob rattle. Nickelsen turned in his chair and Satterlee lifted his head in surprise, as the man in the white helmet who had been lurking on the dock before the Coral Queen sailed, stepped in.
 The visitor was Westward. He came down until he had reached the low est step. where he stopped and stood looking at the startled trio.
 Good evening. gentlemen, he said CT trust I'm mt intrudinC but