The Washington times., 1936-10-01

of them would make their presence
known to Walston. And then, all
four would fall in the hands OF
those desperate men from whom
one could expect no pity.
I'VE must go to their help" said
Briant, land they must be warned
before tomorrow"
"And brought back to French
Den" added Gordon. More than
ever it's of the utmost Importance
that we should be all together in
order to take every possible meas
ure against an attack by these
murderers."
EYES," answered Briant, land
since it's necessary for our COM
panions to come back, they'll re-
turn. I'll go after them"
you, Briant?"
Eyes, Gordon"
"And how?"
I'll go in the yawl with Moko.
The chances are that we'll meet
Doniphan at the mouth Of East
River"
when will you go?"
"This evening"" replied Briant.
"as soon as darkness will permit
us to cross the lake without being
SEEM"
Shall I go with you. brother?"
asked Jack.
NO." replied Briant, "it's i'm.
portant that we should all return
in the yawl, and it will be diff
cult to find room in it for six"
Then it's decided?" asked Cor
don.
"Decided!" declared Briant.
Truly, this was the best thing
to do-not only in the interest Of
Doniphan, Wilcox, Webb and
Cross, but also in the interest Of
the little colony. The help Of
four more boys, and not the least
vigorous ones, was important in
case of attack. There was not a
moment to lose if they wanted
to be reunited at French Den in
"a hours.
There was no more question OF
flying the kite. It would have
been seen by Walston and his &C
completes. For that same reason,
Briant decided to take down the
signal which had been erected on
Auckland Hill.
CHAPTER XXXIII
Thew all remained in the hall
until evening. Kate heard the
story of their adventures. If
they were to remain together on
Chairman Island she would be
their devoted servant. She would
nurse them, she would love them
like a mother. Already she had
given the little ones, Dole and
Costar, the endearing name Of
"Papoose," the Indian word for
baby in Americas Far West.
At s o'clock preparations for
the departure had been completed.
Moko, whose devotion never failed
in times of danger, rejoiced at
the idea Of accompanying Briant.
They got on board with some pro-
visions, a revolver and hunting
knife. A little breeze remained
favorable for the crossing. The
night was very dark-a fortunate
circumstance for Briant, who
wished to remain unseen.
They crossed to the place where
they had stopped the first time,
and they had to go along the
shore for nearly half a mile to
reach the narrow cove through
which the waters Of the lake run
out into the river. The wind
failed and it was necessary to
man the oars. Everything was
quiet and there was not the sus
picion of a fire in the black dark
ness.
However, about half past ID
Briant touched Moko's arm. On
the right bank Of East River a
fire family glimmered in the
darkness. Who was camped
there? Walston or Doniphan?
It was important to find out be
fore going further down the river
let me out, Moko."
won't you Let me go with
you?" whispered the cabin-boy.
mo, it's better for me to &c
alone. It won't be so risky. ]
mustn't be SEEN"
Briant jumped out after telling
Moko to wait for him. He carried
his hunting knife and had his re
volver at his belt. He went up the
bank, then crept under the trees
Suddenly he stopped. About 20
feet ahead, in the semilight of the
fire, he saw a shadaW creeping
through the grass, just as he had
done.
Ito Be COntinued)
Translation from the original Deus
Ans de Vacances," copyright 1888, b.
Celesta Hamer-Jackson; distributed b