Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-04-30
"That's Brent answering" he said.

down at the yacht he glanced, watch
ing for a renewal of the signals, but
they were not repeated. The house
was wrapped in darkness, and the
lights on the yacht stationary
But the latter did not remain so
for long While Dick looked they be-
gan moving seaward, gliding through
the darkness with an almost imper-
ceptible motion. Captain Brent evi-
IDENTIFY had received his signal from
Mr.. Blake, and was leaving with the
yacht for Marsh inlet, there to wait
for further orders by wireless.
II wonder what it all MEANS" Dick
mused II suppose l ought to arouse
old man Cutler, and tell him"
He was suddenly cut short by two
shadows moving across the moonlit
way in his direction. He had barely
time to duck behind clump of bushes
before they were upon him. Dick
caught sight of man and woman,
but their identity was uncertain until
they began to talk.
Il tell you, Marie Mr.. Blake was
saying, little irritably, "you must
be careful or you'll spoil the whole
plan for us. If you appear toe familiar
with me, Miss Alice will take notice.
1t was risky for you to call me out
Suppose she'd caught you at my
door?"
what difference does it make If
she did! !" was the quick retort. "You
love me, don't you? Then what else
matters? Miss Cutler has her lovers
l don't see why 1 can't have mine,
too"
Don't talk that way, Marie" in
terrupted Blake harshly. eve can't
be ordinary lovers-not herev'
"Why not? We were, in the city.
Why is it different down here? Isn't
the moonlight beautifulT'
"Yes," replied Blake moodily. "It's
a good night for sailing. Captain Brent
will be out of sight long before morn
ing"
where is he going mot back
home?"
"No, he'll hang around until want
him-out Of sight, of course. I'll in
struct him by wireless" He stopped
suddenly, and asked: "How does Miss
Alice take it? She doesn't suspect
anything, Of course, does she?"
"No. Why should she? But in the
morning Struggling her shoulders
"it may be different. She was furious
when she found the servants weren't
here"
"Of course. 1 expected that, but
she'll blame me, and not you. That's
why Pm sending the yacht back-to
get the servants-taking the RESPONSE
bility upon myself, you see Mr.. Cut
Ter may rave and tear around, but he'll
quiet down. How's the medicine work
ing? Did Alster say?"
"No, he doesn't tell me much
don't know. But Miss Alice is worried
about her uncle-more than about the
servants"
"TOO bad-fOr her sake"
There was genuine sympathy in the
voice, and Marie turned quickly and
glanced at him.
"Why should you be sorry for herr"
she asked, with awakening jealousy.
"Why!-Oh, no reason whatever"
Blake stammered. Then halting alb
ruptly, he added. 1--WE must go back
now. You're lucky If you can reach
your room without disturbing Miss
Alice"
"Why go in?" Marie murmured. "The
moon is beautiful"
"Yes, but it's getting late. Come
now, you must leave. I'll see you to
the door, No, We'll say good night
here"
1t was perfunctory kiss he gave
her, but 1t awakened slumbering emo
tions in the girl. She flung both arms
around his neck, and drawing his head
down lavished kiss after kiss on his
lips, cheeks and forehead.
you're my man." she said emotion
ally. "You love me, and I love you. If
you ever love any other woman I'd
die. No, I'd kill her-kill you! Pm
that kind, Allan. You understand"
."D0n't make a scene, Marie" re-
piled Blake, trying awkwardly to dis
engage the arms around his neck "This
Is no time for such talk. OF course
we love each other"
"Are you sure-quite sure" she de-
manded Unexpectedly, looking him in
the eyes.
What a question: he said rebuk-
ingly. "Why do you ask it?"
Because" she replied slowly,
sometimes / think you-you care for
Miss Alice-and if you had the money
you would rather have her than me-"
"The moonlight must have affected
your brain, Marie" he laughed un-
easily. II can't imagine what else put
such a notion in your head. / have to
be pleasant and companionable to Miss
Alice. I owe 1t to her because of my
position with her uncle. That's all
there is to It."