The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-07
MAGAZINE
Val Cleveland
Copyright By Pathe Exchange, Inc

. ly arrived, breathless and tired, and l told him of her capture and her es- | cape She also told him that she sus-
 pected Phil and Ruth were in grave | danger.
 T have already taken steps for l their safety" he smiled. That yacht Dragon has been placed at my dis
 posal- We will go aboard inmedt- l ateIy and overtake the Queen Els | ther.'
 That night, in Julia's cabin aboard
 the Queen Esther, the lady mention ed was in close consultation with l Gray Wolf. And in return for your | cooperation" she was saying, CT will
 be able to secure a much greater sum l of money for you than I.oonis would l ever give. If you follow my advice,
 we will be able to control the Golden Poo1.' The greedy Gray Wolf agreed. First of au," continued the vpom- an, Ruth Randolph must never again be in a position to interfere with us.' She unfolded a plan of hers to the Indian.
 In the corridor near Ruth,s cabin Ruth and Phil were engaged in that delightful occupation of lovers of say Ing goodnight. Both were keyed to the highest tension. as they expected to reach Siburo the next day,and they wondered what the day would bring forth Phil finally left the girl and went to his own cabin. A moment after Ruth had entered her own guar ters there was a. knock at the door, Julia Wells entered.
 Would you mind coming into my cabin for a little whi1e," she asked. 1T must go in the hold to get some thing from my trunk, but I have a few valuables in this cabin, and I don't trust the crew we have
 Ruth replied that she would gladly remain there for a few moments. After Julia closed the door on the and then softly turned the key in the lock Then, running up the passage way, she joined Gray Wolf
 A few moments later, the ships crew and passengeres were startled by the cry that the ship was sinking. It was reported that 8 leak had sprung deep in the hold. There was tremen- dous excitement as the deck hands ran about. lowering lifeboats, pulling hfebelts down from the overhead, and making ready to abandon the ship.
 Ruth, in Julia'S cabin, heard the excitement and tried to get out. She hammered, and screamed for help, but of no avail. Her cries would not be heard Already water was begin nlng 10 make It's way into the little cabin The girl beat upon the bulk heads-tried every means of escape but it was useless.
 Phil had become awakened at the first moment of excitement Rushing to Ruth'S cabin, he found that 1t was empty He stumbled up the ladder to the deck, looking in vain for the girl. FTantfcally he ran from one person to another, asking for her. His eyes searched the boats which were being lowered. Rushing aft, he crashed into a figure. It was Gray Wolf
 Where is Ruth ?" he shouted.
 '-I believe she left the ship in the first boat" answered the Indian. pointing toward a small boat which was now some distancS from the ship. In the glare of the torches, Phil saw Julia, and thinking 1t to be Ruth. he gave a sigh of relief and ran forward to get into the next boat which was being lowered.
 In Julia's cabin. Ruth was still un- able to free herself. She wondered why Phil had not come to her aid Then she remembered that she was not in her own stateroom. He had probably looked for her there. and not finding her, had hurried above decks. A flood of water passed over the girl as the ship began to list heavily to port. With renewed strength, brought through fear. she began beating on the door again, as the cold water rose steadily to her shoulders
 Gro Be Continued)