, 1926-03-03
CHAPTER VI-Continued

D.
Nor will you, Nephew Robert. No.
my problems are connected with the
difficult task of attaining an imaginary
spot in this trackless waste and puz-
Element as to whether | have correctly
estimated an equation of human val
ues. You are not, perhaps. mathe-
NAUTICAL? An, too bad There is no
mental exercise so restful n divert
Ing to the mind as algebra. But fig
ures lack the warm interest of human
equations. AS, for Instance, the exact
degree of trust to be imposed in I'M
trustworthy persons
Sail hor' shouted the lookout in
the main crosstrees.
Murray's calm face flushed with sud
den emotion, and he took n step for
ward.
where does she lie?' he trumpeted
Through his clasped hands.
Maybe one, two points to %lurboard,
sir"
Can you make her out?"
only tops'ls. sir; big 'uns."
Let me know as soon as you make
her" said Murray, M urn back
10 me.
But almost at once the other look
out in the foretop sang out
Second sail to larboard, sir, comm
MP arter t'other chap!'
Murray rubbed his hands together
with every evidence Of satisfaction.
Ii "Ah!" he exclaimed. at appears
athat my estimation of the safe degree
pf trust to be imposed in the given
situation was within the bounds of ac-
c%uracy."
81 don't understand you"
mo? In plain English let us say
Then that my own vessel and consort
are meeting me according to plan"
"NVhy do you speak of trustT' !
challenged. Cannot you trust your
own people?'
81 trust nobody further than l
must" he retorted.
And without another word he pro-
duced a patent folding ~spyglass from
his pocket and clapped 1t TO his eye.
Silver. who had been an Interested
Witness to the scene from his aerie
ntop of the cabin skylight, hoped
across the deck to my gr%eat-uncle's
side.
'NEk - fNAh lfNAhfAN 'htA"ahf 80
said. "But I'd mike oath that tops'l
Is the canvas you took out o HE mo-
gul's ship on Pondlcherry. Mind II.
sir? Twas uncommon bleached and
looked whiter'n our cloth"
Murray handed him the glass.
''Stnp me. Silver. hut | believe you
are right" he returned. "Whnt n
hawk's eye you must hnvel Here. see
what you can make Of 1t with this"
Long John peered through the glass,
sfeadying his crutch against the butt
of the mlzzen.
FAYE. It's"
"R'yal james to leewardl' hailed
the foretop.
And the main crosstrees echoed. not
10 be cutdone-
"Nnlrus comm up nstarn o. her :"
""Tis they, never "A doubt" assented
Silver rs he lowered the glass. "Dlg-
gin Into II they are, too. and n lusty
show o. nnvas TO both o. them. II
you was to ask me now. captain. I'd
n Flint isn't willing to pillow your
wake"
My grent-uncle INDUCED In n pinch
OF snur. n mildly cynical smile upon
his handsome features.
Il thank you" he acknowledged.
And now | would have the men tum
Bile up their genr from below and
make ready the boats. / shall also
leave II "a you. Silver. to lay the
powdcr-trnln. How much have your"
"Three casks. SIR"
"Excellent. But allow US ample
time 10 get free"
WHY 10 you give yonr orders to
Silver and not TO Bones1' I inquired
%curicusly after the one-legged man
had gone for'ard.
My grcnt.uncie lowered his glass
with u benevolent smile.
Il rejoice TO perceive that you have
an observnnt tendency" he con.
mentcd. "Why do | single out silver
for ordersf Ali The rensons nre
quite obvious. To begin with. he II
gifted with II personality which on.
nhies Lin 10 secure he accomplish
ment Of tasks; but perhaps Ms lmpor-
nnt NJ that consideration Il the par
nilei fnct that II lies 60 my Interest
20 develop the seed OF |dlssension In
tho Nnlrus' crow. Their future con.
fnins Infinite possibilities. Who knows
wlint trifilng factor may influence the
dictnfes Of fate7 am. you may say.
y a minority OF M nmong some
1un1reds OF hendstrong, wlllful, In.