Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-06-11

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"Then come; I'll help you to the
beach Go up to the house. and act
as if nothing serious had happened.
You might, by the way, redeem your
self by looking after your mistress a
little more carefully. Doctor Alster
and Mr.. Blake are no friends of hers"
81 know it, sir. but I'll show them
i am. I'll protect her from them. I'll
scratch their eyes out, and--and-"
II believe you would. Marie Now
comew
Dick helped her along the race Of
the cliff until they reached the beach
Marie was so terrified of the water
that she clung to him desperately un-
til her feet touched the sand, and she
knew she was safe. She drew a long
sigh Of relief then, and at Dicks bid
ding hurried up to the house.
Returning to his hiding place under
the cliff, where he felt he was reason
ably safe from discovery, Dick await
ed the coming of darkness to put his
plan in execution. He had gathered
enough facts now to determine his
course of action. It was to be dras-
tic, and full Of danger; but 1t was the
only thing under the circumstances
to do.
Convinced that Blake and McGee
would keep a watchful eye on the un-
derground wireless in the expectation
that he would revisit the cave either
to destroy the instrument or to op-
crate 1t, he made his way cautiously
to the vicinity shortly after dark. Pro
ceeding with the utmost care, watch
Ing and listening every few feet, he
gained the summit Of a nearby rock
that commanded a good view Of the
entrance to the cave. Concealed there
among the bushes he began his long
vigil. His ears more than his eyes
had to guide him.
Fighting off Sleep he spent the en-
tire night watching and waiting with
out results. Light Of new day was
beginning to break little in the east
when his ear caught the first sounds
of stealthy footsteps.
Craning his head forward he waited
eagerly. In the half light of early
morning he saw a dark figure creep
ing cautiously in the direction of the
cave. 1t halted frequently to look
around and listen.
"McGee!" Dick murmured. smiling.
II thought he'd come"
The sailor was approaching the en-
trance in a wide detour, beating the
brush, as 1t were, to make sure his
enemy did not take him in the rear.
When he finally reached the brink of
the hole he leaned over cautiously
and peered down.
This was Dicks opportunity. Swift
ly but noiselessly he crept upon him
from the rear. Not anticipating any
danger from behind, the man was
leaning far over to explore the interior
of the cave. The sailor was a for
midable antagonist, and Dick had no
intention of taking chances. He in
tended to give him a dose of his own
medicine.
With q stout club picked up for the
purpose, Dick dealt the kneeling sea-
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all senses cut of him. With ii grunt
he lurched forward and tumbled into
the cave.
Dick was after him, descending rap
idly, and stood over him with the club
upraised before he had a chance to
struggle to his feet. But further pun
ishment was unnecessary. Either the
first blow or the fall on the hard
rocks had made him as helpless as
child. The man was still unconscious
"That was quick work, McGee, Dick
said exultantly. "Now for gag and
some rope"
He had brought both along with
him, and within a short time he had
the sailor trussed up and gagged
Rolling him into a corner just as con
sciOusness was returning to the sailor,
he climbed back out of the hole, and
resumed his vigil.
He had every reason to believe
Blake would put in an appearance be-
fore daylight. 1t was his habit to
send wireless messages just before the
break of day. With McGee as ad-
vance guard to clear the way for him,
there was little to fear, and when he
did finally appear he approached the
cave with less caution than his con-
federate.
Dick had taken possession of an au-
tomato that he found on the seaman,
and with this in his hand he trailed
in the rear of Blake. His intention
was to use it to force obedience to his
orders, but the sight of the man, small
and rather weak of stature, made tAis
course repugnant to him.
'Turn around, Mr.. Blake" he called
calmly.
The man whirled on his toes as If
electrified. When he saw the gun
pointing at him, his hands started up
ward as If to surrender. Dick smiled
at the craven fear on the white, pasty
face.
"Now you'll go below to Join your