New Britain herald., 1923-12-03
CHAPTER XVI.
An Arrow Out of the Night

The short Northland day was draw ing to a close. when Stanc and Helen reached the cabin again. For the first time since he had known it. the man felt that the place had deso- late look and the feeling was acccn- tuated by the somber woods that formed the background Of the cabin.
 Things were just as they had left them on their departure. and he drew little breath of relief. Why he should do so he could not have cX- plained. A few minutes passed, and soon the stove was roaring. filling the cabin with d cheerful glow. Then whilst the girl busicd herself with preparations for supper he went out side to bring in more wood. On the return tourney, as hc kicked oprn the cabin door. for a second his slightly stopping form was outlined against tho light and in that Sccoud ho caught sounds which caused him to drop the logs and to jump forward, suddenly. He threw the door to hurriedly and as hurriedly dropped the bar in place. Helen looked round in surprise
 What is it?" she asked quickly.
 There is some ono about" ho an swered, "I heard the twang of bowstring and the swish of an arrow over my head. Some one aimed At, therc it is"
 He pointed to the wall Of tho cabin. where an arrow had struck, and still quivered. Going to tho wal he dragged it out, and looked at if. It was iTory-tipped, and must have been sent with great force. Tho girl looked at it with oycs that betrayed no alarm. though her face had grown pale.
 Calmly as if hostile lndians were part Of the daily program, she con unucd the preparations for supper, whilst Stanc fixed blanket o,er the parchment window which was tho ono vulnerable point in the cabin. This ho wedEed with thc top of packing case. which the owner of the cabin had improviscd for shclr. and by tho time hc had finished, supper was almost ready As they seated themselves at the table the girl laughed suddenly
 'l suppose Hc arc in state Of sieFe2"
 "t don't know, but should not be surprised. II is very likely"
 He considered moment, then he said: We must keep watch and watch through the night. Not that I think there will he any attack These Northern Indians arc wonder. fully patient. They will play wait ing game. and in the end make q sur prise attack. They will know that non VIC arc on tho alert. and should not bo surprised If for the present they have withdrawn altogether. "
 You really believe that?"
 Honestly and truly.'
 Then for q moment WIG are safe"
 "Yrs. I think so; and you can go 10 rest with quiet mind"
 Rest" laughed the girl. Do you think can rest with my heart jumn- 1 ing with excitement? shall keep the first watch. perhaps after that I shall be sufficiently tircd-anl bored | to Eo 10 sleep"
 Stanc smiled at her words. and ad- Of her courage elowod in his eyes, but what she suggested fitted in i we'll enough with his own desires, and i he let her have her way. and himself lay down on his couch of spruce boughs and aftcr little time pre- tended 10 sleep. From where he lay. 1, he could see inc girls face. as she sat In the glowing light Of the stove.
 Helen was thinking of thc faca or | MisEodccd as she had seen ii over her shoulder. when they were depart ] Ing from tho cncampmrnt up thr . akc. She had read thrrc q love for i he man who was her oan companiou. and in the dark. wildly bcauiifuI eyes shc had seen inc jealousy Of an un- disciplined nature.
 A sound of movement interrupted her rcT"ric. and she haIf-turncd as 'tane rose from his .sprnyc-Couch.
 You have heard uothing 7" hr ssknd.
 Nothing" she replied.
 T will take inc watch now. Miss fardely, and do you lie down and est"
 lContinued in Our Next I3suej