The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-22

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We'll, then, why not go towards
the north of the bay" said Briant.
1T seems to me that by going
round the cape, which closes it,
one could see farther"
That is precisely what I was
thinking agreed Gordon. Yes,
that cape, which must be from
$50 to 300 feet wide, must domi-
nate the cliffs"
Il offer to CO." said Briant.
whats the use?" questioned
Doniphan, what could you see
from that height"
What there is, Of course"
answered Briant.
PrOmOntory Offers View
At the extreme point of the bay
rose large blocks of rocks, sort
of bluff, which went sharply into
the sea and which, on the other
side, seemed to rejoin the cliff
From the Slough up to that
promontory would not be more
than seven or eight miles along the
curve of the shore, five at most,
as the crows fly, as Americans
say. Gordon was not far mistaken
when he estimated the altitude of
the promontory at 800 feet above
sea level.
Whether that altitude would be
sufficient to give large view Of
the country, it would at least re-
veal what was around the cape.
So it was decided that this plan
would be carried out.
At the same time it was finally
resolved not to leave the Sloughi
until the boys were absolutely GER
tain that she had run aground
on the shore of the continent,
which could only be America.
However, the excursion could not
be undertaken during the next five
days. The weather had become
foggy, fine rain was falling, and
the mists which obscured the
horizon would have made the ex-
ploration useless.
Children Clothed
Those few days were used in the
performance of various duties.
Briant was busy with the younger
children. When the temperature
dropped, he made them put on
warmer clothes which were found
in the sailors chests. Moko. who
knew how to sew. was helpful in
cutting the clothes to the chill
dren's sizes.
Warmly clothed, these younger
boys, in charge of Garrett or Bax-
ter, gathered shell-fiSh at low tide,
or fiShed in the little river. Doing
this work which pleased them,
they hardly thought of the serious
ness of their situation. The re-
membrance of their parents often
saddened the boys, but the posi-.
bility that they would never see
them again did not enter their
thoughts.
Gordon and Briant hardly left
the Slough. Service often stayed
with them and, always jovial,
made himself very useful. He was
fond of Briant and had never
Joined those who sided with Doni
phan. Therefore Briant had very
deep affection for him.
Everything is all right" Service
repeated on all occasions. The
Slough has been laid on the beach
very favorably. She is not dam.
aged too much. That is better luck
than either Robinson CruSoe or
the Swiss Family Robinson had!"
CHAPTER VIII
One of Briant'S greatest con.
Germs was the strange attitude of
his younger brother, Jack, who
helped with the work but who
hardly ever answered questions
and always avoided meeting the
eyes of those who looked at him.
Ever since the yacht was whipped
out to sea from Auckland, Jack
seemed filled with remorSe. Had
he some grave action on his mind:
something for which he re.
preached himself and did not dare
confess even to his brother? His
red eyes frequently showed that
he had been crying.
Briant feared for Jacks health.
Finally he asked the younger boy
what was troubling him. Jack only
answered, mo :. No! .. have
nothing &. nothing to Say!" It
was impossible to get anything
more from him.
Divided Into Factions
Between March II and Is, Doni.
phan, Wilcox, Webb and Cross
hunted birds nesting in the rocks.
They were always going together,
and clearly were trying to be a
band by themselves. Gordon OBJ.
served this with misgivingS. He
often tried to make them under,
stand how important it was to be
united. But Doniphan especially
repulsed all these advances. How
ever. Gordon did not despair OF
establishing harmony among the
boys.
The hunting was successful