South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-06-06


framed her sensitive features In an
aura Of sunlight. Garrick saw with
approval that Ruth had been strong
minded enough to hold to her curls
during the days of bobbed hair.
Could those laughing. frank eyes
know Of crime. of anything coarse ?"
you here. Dick ?" she danced up
TO him. Were you afraid TO come
alone?" Then with a twinkling shaft
at Garrick. What do you think Of
us Mr.. Sherlocko?"
Exclusively nifty" smiled Gar
rick, then turned quickly as one OF
the youngsters muttered. Shopping
againl What does he want? You
can just bet he's not here for
swim Come on, fellows. He's
been here long enough. 1 move we
put them off the beach. Hey, ali
ready let's give them the
buns rush."
A general laugh followed. There
was an uncertain motion. Ruth
fiared.
AT least we can show Guy and
Dick we're not so exclusive that
were rotters! I feel partly respOn-
sible for their being here. l raced
them on the road and dared them to
follow - and here they are - Ell,
Glenn? Just this once. boys. They'll
not bother us again. I'll sponsor
them. Come on, Glenn, smile lit
tie and be nice"
Ruth capered over TO Dick. took
him by the arm and started up the
beach. Guy followed with Vira
while Glenn sulked.
Il wish you had your bathing suit,
on. Dick. I'd enjoy a swim across
the harbor with you this hot fore
noon"
She nodded vivaciously back at
Garrick. Even II she were doing a
At OF hasty figuring on the why OF
| their presence. thought Guy she was
perfectly at ease Her graceful
/ limbs showed fascinating lines
I through the folds OF the cape she
/ had carelessly thrown over her. mo
wonder Dicks frantic over her" he
Thought. shes a dangerous COM
/ bination,"
Still chatting. Ruth and vira
/ stepped into the canoe with Dick
and Guy. while the others plunged
/ into the water and swan. They soon
slipped alongside the houseboat with
( Its gilt letters SEA NAMP.
| Garrick realized as they mounted
/ the ladder that the marine engine
/ had materially changed the old-time
I hou eboat from a mere scOw or
\ barge with a low flat house on II
/ moored in a bay or river and only
with difficulty and expense towed
I from one place TO another Now the
3 houseboat like the sea Namp" was
really a fair-sized yacht.
She was perhaps sixty feet long
/ and a most attractive craft with a
! hull wachty in appearance and Of a
\ type which could safely make Ions
runs along the coast. a staunch. sea
worthy boat-of course without the
/ speed Of a regularly designed yacht.
I but more than making up in COM
I fort for those on board what was lost
/ in speed.
As they approached he had looked
her over carefully. One of the first
I things he noted was that strung
! from two masts forward and astern
was the aerial Of a wireless.
They clambered aboard and
dragged up the canoe. At the stern
I they saw a stockily-built man in sea
! toys making fast a dory. and taking
l out a rather complete set OF fishing
! tackle and other duffle
"H'ye. Cap'n," greeted Glenn.
shaking the water from his eyes as
he bounded on deck ANY luck ,"
That's Captain Brock" asided
Ruth 10 Garrick. we hire him 10
| take charge OF the sea Vamp."
Too early for snappers yet. Got
a couple Of fat ashland an eel" He
/ caught sight OF Guy and Dick and
glowered under bushy eyebrows.
Who are they he growled under
, his breath.
They're with me Captain" ex-