Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-06-18


Ter for few minutes, I'll ask her TO
step outside. 1 wish to consult her
Wen return directly"
Alster merely nodded his head he
was the physician now, intent on
saving the life of his patient Alice
Cutler gave Dick startled glance
and then quietly crossed the room
into the hallway. Dick closed the
door behind her, and beckoned her to
follow him.
Once beyond hearing, he turned
eagerly. Miss Cutler, 1 didn't want
to get you into this l didn't want to
have you run any risk. But l see no
other way out Of it."
He stopped and wiped his perspir-
ing forehead.
IF there's danger" she said, smil-
ing frankly and bravely at him, II
want to share it with you"
Her words distressed him more than
evergreen as they thrilled him.
Maybe there won't be any danger,
after ALL" he murmured. Anyway"
He stopped, and then added, what
do you know about the crew of the
Pelican? Are they all new men, or"
NO." she replied, they're mostly
old employees. They were with Cap
tain Johnston, and 1 feel they're loyal
to uncle"
Splendid" shouted Dick, seizing
her hand and shaking 1t energetically.
Come with me to the bOathouse"
In approaching the landing place the
Pelican had to run behind a rocky
bluff that stood between her and the
dock, which completely concealed her
from view. During this temporary
eclipse no one on her deck could see
the shore between the house and the
dock. Alice saw in a flash the rea-
son for Dicks sudden queer actions.
They crept cautiously to the small
window that gave them a view of the
breakwater and dock. Through a
dusty, cobwebby pane of glass, they
watched the Pelican swing in to the
dock. They could see Captain Brent
forward, eagerly sweeping the island
with pair or binoculars.
Seems anxious and curious" MUIR
INJURED Dick.
The lines were scarcely ashore be-
fore Brent leaped to the dock, and af
ter a few hasty orders to his mate he
hurried away. Their hearts stood still
for fear that he might look into the
boathouse; but when he passed 1t al
most on run they breathed easier.
When he was half way up to the
house Dick caught the girls arm. and
whispered:
'You must back me up, Miss Alice
second everything say. It's our only
chance"
She nodded silently, and followed
him out of the boathouse. Jauntily,
with a smile on his lips, he walked to
the end of the dock where the crew
was still busy making the yacht fast.
Brent's mate was In charge, giving
directions to the men. Dick walked
up to him.
"Hello, Barnett, you still sailing on
the old Beacon" he greeted.
lie IHdIc, young HAL, g." uu6
around in astonishment, stared stu
pidly at the speaker a moment, and
then with CLEAN of recognition in
his gray eyes smiled and touched his
cap.
"How do you do, Mr.. Van Ness
How'd you get down herew
"Came down with you in the yacht"
Young Barnett stared incredulously
Dick turned his head, and began
greeting the other members Of the
crew Familiarity.
"Well, if there isn't old Brenn |!
Haven't you retired yet, you old salt
water horse? Hello, Jurgins! How's
that rheumatic knee? Suffering cats,
you're spryer than ever! Hello, Billy,
and Benz
The whole crew began nodding or
waving to him, some crowding around
and shaking hands with him.