The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-21
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I'm up 90 my neck In work,
growlcd Hewitt protestingly
ITS something 20 have work 20
be up 10 your neck int" declared his
sister. Joining them.
she waved her hand 20 them until
they were out OF sight, but only PEN
nington responded.
Within 20 yards OF the gangway
they overlook Chat Hung.
Morning" said Pennington cheer
fully.
Good morning. gentlemen" lie
looked az Hewitt. Il have TO thank
you for your extreme courtesy" he
told him smoothly, "on occasions
likes these there are certain formall-
ties whleh-neccssar tho they may
seem TO he-aro distinctly annoying"
The commissioner flushed.
II regret 10 inform you. Mr.. Chai-
Hung. that circumstances have aris-
en- which neccasitate enforcing tho
temporary measure even In your
case"
Tho Chiuaman started
"Do l understand. Captain Hewitt.
that you propose searching me-
I'm afraid so"
Chat lungs lips parted. but his
broad features betrayed not the least
sign OF emotion. For second his
gaze travelled 10 Pennington. who re-
turned II with cqunnimiiy,
I'm afraid you Will both be dis
appointed"
"On the contrary" returned Pen.
niugton with studied polltcncss II
feel sure that both the commissioner
and myself would b. infinitely mortt-
fled should Il transpire that Lady
Stornaways diamonds have come into
your possession.
Chat Hung drew deep breath.
folded his umbrella. and handed Il 10
waiting coollc.
Hewitt moved impAtienily
Might as well set this unpleasant
duty over" he suggested "A cabin
would be the handlest place, don't you
think Pennington
They crossed tho ganEway and
passed into the first Etate-room that
CHANGED 10 be unoccupled. Pcnnius'
ton closed the door
Can offer you drink. Mr. Chat
Hung7~ asked tho commissioner.
The Oriental shook his head and.
producing n cigarAcRsr quantity cm-
broldcred with a silver dragon. glanc-
cd lnqulringly round.
Il have your permission 20
smoker
Most certainly Hewitt FASTENED
to assure him NO, thanks. Not for
me. II you don't mind. IN have a
ciERrct"
Pennington. seated on the edge o.
tho berth. his hands stuck deep In
his pockets. declined also Chat
Hung NJ up carefully. and passed the
matches on 70 tho commissioner.
Ton minutes later. both English
men emerged
Hewitt dropped into n chair and.
fitting back his sun-hclmct. mopped
moist brow.
Now are you sa,isfied7- no de-
mRnded-
Perfectly" declared Pennington
automatically. What d'you say 20
soms liquid rcfrcshmsntT
III II weren't 70 confoundedly hot"
said the commissioner. I'D order a
double brandy, AB far as can see.
you've made pretty mess Of the
whole affair. I'd have put my shirt
on Chai-Hung-and was right /
can tell you--it you don't already
know it--that our mutual ncquaint-
ancs Is MORALLY offended with the
way you went over him.
I'm admit I was thoro." ehuokled
the other. signaling 10 a steward who
lounged in tho doorway II suppose
we've Just about time to aucnch our
thirsts and get ashore before she
sails.
He ordered sings.
The deep-throateI note OF the YES.
cells siren reverboratcd suddenly and.
nj that moment. Chnl-HunE emerged
from the cabin. surveying tho dead
end Of the cigar he had laid aside.
Both men rose. but the benign smile
with which the Oriental greeted them
drove the intended apology from
Hewitt's lipe.
Efficiency. Mr.. Pennington" he
said rs the keynote OF success.
sincerely hope that before We meet
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