The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-02-12

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Tobys eyes his. though the effort 70 raise
them drew his face painfully.
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answer TO anythins'
saitsshs own face curous,y softensd. He looked
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we're stiI snxiousiy raised to his
ssitash bent ssruptir and put his hsad very lightly
over them, IAN right Don't yourser he said kindly
You're young enough chuck the past and start again.
Toeys claw hands came up and closed uDcn hi. wrist
Haven't had much Of . chance % far. sir"
IAN right" ssitash said again IT'S up to you shsnt
interfere Don't much Of thets al ASK
I'm considered exactly suseis companion for young
thinss like you."
n. drew hi. hand away lighted his cigarette Toby
turned his face into the cushion and lay very sim.
well. shut your snd 70 to Sleep: commsnded
saash and ne spread over the small curedup figure
Some hours later. when the yacht was pitching on WHO
sea in the light a urid saltash below.
Toby CHASTITY Of face. but still desperately
smiling who from his couch to walt upon him. ana
COLLAPSED At his feet.
said saitash. barely preventing himself from
tvnblinr him headons.
n. lifted the slight trembling figure and put Il down
sssip Then poured dose Of brandy
and holding the boys head his while the
Yacht lifted and tossed compelled him 10 drink H.
Nov lie quietT' he commanded. Don't stir an
eyelid till ! give you leave?'
The portfolio shut. the atmosphere close and
suff Toby forth appealing hand and cluns to his
protectors sleeve.
"Maynt come on deck sir7" he murmured snxiously.
please. sirr'
mo" said saltash.
Toby no more finger fastened like BIRDS
claw the mans arm. and he shivered
You're frightened said Satash
mo. sir! No sir!' he protested,
Yes you are needn't bother to lie TO I always
know saltashs voice held odd note Of ccmradeship
"Beastly sensation. isn't III Have more brsndy!'
Then Toby refused he sat down abruptly the edge
Of the couch thrust arm him. Toby to
him like dog and trembled against his side.
Little asst said satash again. Been lying here sweat
ing with have your There's nothing whatever to
sweat about. She's safe houses
Yes, sir. know. sir" whispered Toby alphabetically.
The vessel pitched to sudden slant and satash braced
himself protecting the fair head from blow against the
woodwork behind him I'm going to put to bed In
bunk here" said You've . decent nights
rest DID Murray look YOU SPARE ,cpsf told
him to-
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