New Britain herald., 1924-06-25
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 There was not one fraction of an instant's doubt or question of the simple declaration. Before the un- dulation of the deep tone was dead in the air, she knew, as well as she knew the fact of her own life, that the man spoke true. For all his face and form were utterly different, his hands and voice and carriage wholly changed, this was Peter New hall. her husband, in the flesh.
 There was no time to dwell upon the wonder of if. She saw a swift shadow at the edge of the fires glow something that moved like 8 stalk ing wolf toward ,Poter-and she cried sharply in warning. At the same instant she sprang from her own place in an instinctive effort to pro- tect her husband from that stcalthy, murderous assault.
 | Her cry reached Peter not an in- stant too soon. Because his nerves were sound. and the ravages of his youthful dissipations wholly repaired, | he was able to act upon that warn 1 ing in the twinkle of an eye. There was no time for thought; as if by 1 instinct he leaped aside, his quick eye caught sight of the figure that was even now poised to strike. and his powerful muscles made swift and tremendous response. Pavlof. faith ful 10 the last 10 his demigod, had drawn a knife that flashed in shin ing arc and started to save the situa- ton in his own way; but Peters rife swung in his arms and the heavy barrel struck the leaping figure with shattering force. He crumrled in the moss, for the time being impotent and unconscious.
 Ii seemed 10 Peter that the Rus sian's hand moved toward his hip, and he wisely decided to take the offensive. The rife leaped to his shoulder, and the long, strong finger eurled about the trigger, ready to exert the little, deadly ounce Of pres sure at the needed instant. What ever murderous instincts had been waknned in Ivan were speedily re- pressed once before he had seen that rife at that same shonlder--the day his life had been menaced hy the charging she e-boar--and he re- momberpd the sureness of aim, thn lightning seiftness of fire That deadly combination could not fail at this close range.
 "T don't trust this bunch." Peter said roughly. Put up your hands. Ivan. I'm not going 10 take chance"
 Ivan obeyed promptly: Peter was in deadly mood The Mongol was a brave man and a sportsman. yet he did not even attempt his old. grim smile of bravado. You seem 10 hold the cards" he said simply.
 "1'm going 10 continue 10 hold them, too." Peter gave quick glance in search Of Sarichef. finding him. appalled, and terrified. in the shadows beside the dugolt The latter had left his rife and supplies in the dugout: and no shadow Of op- portunity remained in which to seize if and use it in his matters behalf He threw up his hands at Peters command.
 Next Peter located Fortune Joe. also obscurcd in the shadows. and called him to his side. Search all these fellows for weapons" he or dered simply and pile 'em up in front of me. Get Iyan's pistol first"
 Joe obeyed promptly. and at Peters command carried down the sacks Of supplies that had been prepared for tomorrov's journey and loaded them in the dory. The weapons were similarly disposed Of. Then, shield ing Dorothy behind him. he backed down to the waters edge.
 He helped inc girl into the how seat: then while he stood guard Joe showed off. AS the boat was lifted on the first little wave he himself sprang in Joe grasped his oars.
 Can we make ii out?" Peter asked quietly Of his oarsmen. There was tremor.in his voice now; but it was nothing 10 cost Joe his confidence in him, or Dorothy her faith. The native knew him as a strong leader, worthy representative of a great race. To Dorothy came the certain knowledge that as long as her hand lay in his. no rough seas need appall her. no moaning darkness fin her with fear. With such companion- ship as they had, as existed every where between weIl-matcd men and women Of their race. what heather hordes could conquer them. what lesser breeds despoil them of their dominance,
 Joe dipped his oars. 'Its strong wiud but fair" he said laconieaily.
 It was strong wind. but fair that blew them down the Peninsula. Many the time they were menaced by reefs and up-juiting sea crags: often they were harassed by storms and obliged 10 seek shelter In the deep-cut bays. and more than once it seemed beyond belief that they would not be instantly overwhelmed. But always Fortune Joe's good seaman ship, assisted by Peters good nerve and strong muscles. brought them safely through.
 II was long. difficult. dangerous journey: but these were vOyagers not 10 be dcspised. Dorothy. the daughter of a strong breed. had d.