Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-21

faith in their anchor to trust the boat to the
open water while they were asleep ashore.
But the sun sank, they ate pickup supper
on deck, and still the shore line was unbroken
by any semblance Of bay or inlet. AS dark
ness came nearer and nearer, Harry began to
bewail the prospect of another night in the
hunks But Ted, who was standing on the
bow gazing ahead suddenly had cheering news
There's q break in the shore line up ahead
there" he announced. 1T looks like it might
be the mouth of a good sized stream. Let's
make for that, although we'll have to move to
make it while there is still some light left"
They started the motor to get its extra speed
and in the rapidly gathering dusk pushed on.
Ted lit the running lights and went below for
his powerful electric torch. When he stuck his
head out Of the cabin again 1t was to hear the
sail Tapping loosely. The flckle breeze had died
for the moment
Darn the luck!" he cried in evaporation
"Just when we need speed
Darkness would be complete in another five
minutes. Gazing ahead, Ted thought they still
might make the cove that they knew was ahead.
Returning to the cockpit, he jumped down into
the cabin and crowded on all the gas the motor
would take. And no sooner had he done 50
than it sputtered, coughed automatically. and
stopped.
Imagine that" he mumbled, bending over
the engine He turned on his fash and made
a haSty examination but could see nothing
wrong.
well, I guess we're In for another night
on the boat, Harry he said finally unless
we want to leave it here and 60 ashore in the
dinghy. and don't like to do that. can't
fix this engine very well until daylight"
Harry grinned cheerfully. "WeN, no help
Gov he q
come up but even then it would be risky
trying to get into that cove in the dark" Sud-
denly he paused 'Listen!" he cried. "What
was that?"
They had both heard M-the far-away purr
of a boats motor.
ITS a power boat, coming this way" said
Ted He turned to make sazyo the Skiddoos
running lights were on. SOUNDS like fast,
one, too. hope he doesn't miss cur lights and
hit U.S."
The roar Of the approaching boat grew louder
and louder
IT don't believe that nut is carrying any
lights" said Harry nervously. II can't make
any out"
BY this time the powerful motor boat was
approaching rapidly. The boys peered into the
darkness toward the sound, but could see moth
ing. Then, alarmed by the danger Of q crash
Ted turned the powerful fashlight toward the
onrushing boat and raised his voice in q hail
of warning.
No sooner had he uttered the cry than an
angry shout arose from the oncoming boat.
Ditch that Light" were the words the ex-
cited boys heard as they saw a long, low
speedster bearing down on them. Automatic
cally Ted released the switch ON the torch,
and a second later the speed boat was rushing
by their stern, perilously close. Then there
was a sudden rending crash, and burst Of
profanity from the speed boat.
THE dinghy" .gasped Harry 'They hit the
dinghy. And there 60 our groceries!"
But Ted was excited about something else
Harry" he cried. "In swear that was the
Francis III, one Of the boats stolen from the
Yacht Club at homer
ITO be continued next Sunday