Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-01-13

her meals should he served in the sick
room. Perhaps If Philip MacCauIey
hadn't been interested 10 a certain lit
Vie girl on q canal boat, his curiosity
would have taken him to Paul's apart
ments to make the acquaintance Of
the little companion John Pendlel,aven
had casually spoken OF.
"She's wonder. Pint" he salt: one
evening. For the first time I've hopes
of Paul's recovery"
''Good!" replied Philip, and immedi.
ately fell into revery.
Tonnibe had reached the canal boat
and had changed to her old clothes
when suddenly she heard Footsteps on
the path beside the Hoghole. Her
heart almost leapt out of her mouth.
Perhaps her mother was coming home,
perhaps her father. Tremblingly she
peeped out through the aperture She
drew back instantly. Reginald Brown
was approaching the canal boat. She
heard him cross the deck. and then the
footsteps ceased. She hoped with all
her might and main that he wouldn't
think Of coming downstairs.
But that was exactly what he did
do. She crouched up against the
bunk. as the boy stepped into the cab
In. When he saw her slow grin
spread over his thin face.
$50 you're here" he got out thick
ly. where have you been? I've Wis.,
tied this place three times In that
many weeks. Where have you been,
l say?"
Go away" she said. half frightened
to death. You'd better get out of here
before my mother comes back. She'll
beat you with the broom!"
I'm not afraid OF your father or
MOTHER" he said tauntingIy. Il know
! where they are"
The words sent Tonnibel forward
step.
"Honest?" she gasped. us it honest
! what you say?"
Certainly" replied the young man.
+! land they told me- to come here and
get you.''
where are they2" She had come
f., very near him now. her eyes gazing at
him wistfully. please tell me where
my mummy is!''
! Never mind just now" said he, his
eyes taking in her slight young figure
passionately. "Here. want to kiss
YOU"
He dragged her forward until her
slender, quivering body was pressed
against his. He had said lie intended
to kiss her. All the rebellion Of a
primitive unetlucated nature sprang
into life within Tony Devon. The
curly head darted upward for a mo-
ment. and the gray eyes blazed into
the muddy blue ones. leering down
upon her. Then. knowing no other
way to protect herself from desecra-
ton. she set her sharp white teeth
into Reggie's hand. sinking them
deep beneath his skin. A cry of hurt
: rage escaped his lips. and he flung
her from him.
"You little vixen," lie got out. shak-
ing his hand in panic. "You little
wicked brat! There! Now I'll teach
you to bite me again"
: He sprang at her. and Tony
screamed twice with all her lung
power. Then something happened!
Someone grasped hold of the man
who had snatched her into his arms.
and for what seemed an interminable
time two forms struggled together in
the small cabin. For a few seconds
Tony didn't realize who Reggie's as
sailant was; then with grip at her
heart she recognized Philips white
face as with terrible strength he
dragged Reggie up the steps.
Into her terrified eyes came one
strange flashing smile of welcome.
Her salvation man had saved her. and
as every woman does in cases where
her need is great, she cried out her
thanksgiving in his name, that best
beloved name Of Philip. BY this time
the two men were struggling on the
deck. and as if impelled by some I'M
known force Tony staggered up the
steps.
I It was just as she reached the top
that she saw Captain MacCauley. by
: one mighty effort. lift the struggling
figure of the other man and throw him
into the lake. A sharp ejaculation fell
from her lips. Never had she seen