Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-11-26

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veyed the compartment. There was
baggage on the floor and an over
coat thrown across the bed. Other
wise the sta Groom had been un-
touched. Certainly 1t was unoccu-
pied.
Thank you very much Mitchell
said. Wen look Tor him upstairs
He started away and then turned.
"Oh-did you happen to notice II
Mr.. Jordan vas alone when he came
IMP"
Yes, sir" the steward answered.
He was alone"
They retraced their steps. As they
reached the pursers office the
youth who had led the way asked
is there anything further / can &c
for your"
Mitchell placed a DIN in the boy !
hand. No. he said. Il believe no..
Wen 30 outside and see If We can
lind the gentleman we're looking
for"
They reached the deck. Passen-
gers and farewell parties we're still
crovding about. Barney stepped
forward. shouldering a path through.
the throng. and Mitchell followed
How could We ever find anyone
IN this mix-up?r Shields asked
when they reached a slight clear
ms.
John MltchelIs iar vas g,
squsrely. IF Jordsn's on this boat.
ne said, I'm going to have a talk
with hint
They circied the deck. both eve
lng the changing crowd Then
shields suggested trying the upper
deck. He noticed as hey vent uu
the stairs that the hands OF his
watch pointed to els. Forty-five
minutes more and the boat would
sail.
There were not 50 many peoplr
on The second deck but there was
no sign Of Jordan. Shields was be-
ginning 70 feel the search vas hone
less when his companion stoppe1
short.
Lock- John Mitchell demanded
Not a dozen Yards away a man
ana sirl we're leaning against tbs
railing. The mans back was to-
ward them but the girl had turned
and her profile was revealed Whit
and clear-cut against the black SKI
II was Celia
For an instant Celia ra1ed Us
At the man beSlre her. Then 81.
turned and looked out across tn.
warte.
Barney Shields closed his ewes
trying to shut out the sight. Celia
There was no doubt about II. Sh.
was there and the man beside her
was Tod Jordan. Shields ha6
recognized him instantly.
Wait Mitchell said. III e,
Barney was concealed III III.
shadows. He watched the fathe,
stride the short distance and touch
Cella's arm. a startled exclamation
fell from the girls lips as sh,
faced about. Jordan straiyhteneo
but before he could speak Mitchell
had begun:
Celia. what's tire meaning o
this?' the father demanded "Hsv
you lost your sensesa You're Gem
ing home with meat once Thi
is cotrageous-i'
"Celia-I tell you come At once
Mitchell spoke ss though he ha.
not heard the young man. He Ia
taken Celia's arm and now n
tuEEed at II. urging her from In
railing.
The girl did not move Her brov-
ewes held Mitchell's steadily. He
cheeks were flushed but otheruis
she showed no sign OF excitement
I'm not going With you. father.
she said slowly.
Mitchell seemed ~speechless. The
he burst forth violently:
But I tell YOU YOU will Goo
God, Celia-do you know VIVA
this means? You'll 20 with III
now and no more nonsense abor
ii. DO as I tell youi"
The girl drew back. leaning bot
arms against the deck railing. 81
seemed completely sure Of hersel
Barney Shields. watching from III
shadows. caught himself marvelin
a. the fine white line Of her throa
Her lips looked very red and ht
eyes had never been more lustrou
Il am not going" Celia repeat
ed. and there Is nothing that 70
can do about II. 7 have nv ON
life 10 live and 7 intend 70 live