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Show THE S A LINA SUN. SAUNA, UTAH FORLORN ISLAND By Edison Marshall . throaty, Chief!" Copyright by Edison Marshall throbbing tones. He paused, and she came to the doorway. In her slanted eyes was a gleam that stirred his pulse, calling SYNOPSIS to the brute that slept In some black cellar of his brain, but her dark skin With his yacht, the' Intrepid, abanrepelled him. doned by Its crew, Felix Horton. milYou no come see Fireheart heap lionaire, with his mother, his daughter Nhn, and Roy Stuart, puts Into much, she chided gently. ' Squaw Harbor, Alaska, to recruit. Ive been working hard, to get food Fa.illng to secure sailors, he engages for the people." A bunch of. nondescripts stranded there. A gigantic Pole, Sandomar, Is But you no get Fireheart food she their leader. Captain Waymire, the want She mighty hungry,, mighty of friend skipper. Is an old .Intrepids She smiled wistfully. You Eric Erlcssen, unemployed sailor, and thirsty. he engages to sail as chief officer. .no oatch'm love yet?" Nan and Eric Indulge in a moonlight Not yet, Fireheart But I want flirtation, which brings them both to you to be friend." my Is love. The threshold of the Intrepid Your skin like snow. Maybe your wrecked by one of Sandomar's crowd, of a small boat, iiric like Ice. Fireheart, she no want heart with Horton and his party. Unable to be friend, she he your girl ! May-'h- e .your kill CapSandomar watch help, they, you think Fireheart no so pretty as tain Waymire and leave the ship with tils ctowd. Waymire has thrown Eric girl who come In boat! .Maybe, you A revolver. On landing, ' Eric learns think 'no white .man .want her. But there ls.no communication with the outside world.- Fireheart, prlesteSs of fine, big white man come to. her last the Island, descended from a white ijlght, say he take her, say be want man In the remote past, knowing a her heap." little English-- welcomes the castShe did not fail to see that this shot declares there 'shall aways. but Eric, went home. Who .was It?. Eric asked te no law' on the island, having the only gun, cows him for the quickly.' time, declaring he is the law. He lays Man whose skin milk, hair like out work for all, whites and Indians alike: Nan faces the situation brave- -' dry grass. 'He say his fiame Swede. for her swells, and he She smiled and- nodded. He promise ly. Erics-lovtells her he means to win her for his take Fireheart to white man's coun- -' Is not 'mate, .despite all. obstaele'S. She try, treat her fine. Fireheart no give unwilling. .. to him' yet, but maybe she will If White Chief no catch love pretty ' . .. quick." . CHAPTER V Continued Erics flesh crawled at the pect- - the virgin priestess of the lost already .antagonized Isle in the arms of the worst c.ut- that don't imagine 'you little to this taken kindly theyve monarchy youve set up. They'!! rise against you, against your friends, too", .the first- - chance they get. If Sando-.ma- r uses his head and you knew he has-- , a good one he can lend them in .fl' revolt that will sweep us all into the sea. The only .sensible tiling now. Is to go the whole hog, rule em with' an iron hand, regard the island not as their property but oufs, and make .so tough hr then! that they'll glnd-- . ly break, their taboo to help us - Ilowe About: Gosed Her Career in Glory His muscles need not be cocked like Marie Antoinette Cats vs. Dogs Ninon de Lenclos the hammer of a pistol, and his eyes could wander dreamily, with no care for flicking shadows Just past their White JYNU Service takes-comman- ture writing In the archives of the tribe. For the first time since the shipwreck, he could take down his guard. corners. But suddenly the truce ended. It' had been only an illusion false dawn. Over the duues. and down the beach came two dark figures. One was a little man, with a quick, short step. The other, barrel-chesteand long of arm, had a hobbling, unsteady gait. Like most men who dwell close to the sources of life, Eric had a strong intuitive power. . A sense of grave peril hung over him. Somehow he knew that this open strand was to be the scene of one of the great crises of the island adventure. . Still the two nearing, figures made, no suspicious movements. Sandomar talked Idly, Eric could see- - his head turn, and frequently Carges little hand lifted to reply. To a casual view neither man was armed. The heavy ten-fopole on Sandomars shoulder was merely a piece of driftwood he .had dug out of the sand and could well be carrying home for the supper fire. Garge had a stone the size and shape of a big potato In plain sight In his" hand. But Eries alarm grew. In jSando-mar- s simian arm that youpg tree- trunk wa's a mere club. And there was something ominous about Garge's stone, carried openly though It was, that Eric could feel but at first could not quite Interpret. Suddenly the truth dawned the stone was In Garge's right hand. . What deed did he anticipate, that he would he employing his untrained left hand to signal to . Erics- own. right hand fell- - to' his side, in quick reach of liis revolver, as his foes trudged near. I found; this 'ere stone e.n the beach,' Garge began when he was. ten. paces off. But he did not stop he followed Sandomar until both men stood within six . feet of their prey.' The old lady said she wanted a pestle for mashing up bread-roo- t, and I thought this 'ere might, do. Eric hardly heard, him. Ills thoughts were fairly flying, seeking deliverance. That, these two foes had come deliberately to kill him he had not the least doubt. To. lose his head meant to lose his life! . . . But that danger was passed now. Suddenly his fears scuttled away like coyote cubs, and he was f. cold and deadlyas a If this pair wanted a finish-figh- t, by Gd, they would get it! Jle woqld not wait for the trap to spring, 6ut would strike first and hard. He could Bpare the two cartridges. ' The only question was the best' and safest way to carry out his Iron resolve. In his' present stand, he could he opened his lips to protest; the ringnot reach for his pistol. Both men ing words would not come. How little' . would attack at once, and though he and futile was one mans power ! might down one of them, the other Id rather you. married one of youp would be almost certain- - to get In a . own tribe," he fold her at last. fatal blow. . I no marry Aleut. I white girl." I saw a better stone for the purHe saw Frer dusky skin, her straight Just a few seconds ago," he said pose Then coarse' hair, her- - slanted etres. He backed a few feet,, thoughtfully. If you want Swede,, take him. ne his eyes oh the ground. ' wont carfly yon away with him if he Apparently he had dropped his does, hell not stay with you but If Actually It was as strict as guard.. you're determined to 'have a white ever. He was not for stones, man, I suppose hes as good as any." but watching the searching long shadows of his The eager light died In her eyes. I enemies, cast by the low Bun. no want him ! I tell yo.u big He. FireThe shorter shadow never wavered. heart she feel cold, sick, when Swede eyes were quick as a rats; Garges touch her, put arm around her. I want he saw through Erics trlckl perhaps Her voice you, man I spe in dream. it was not In his make-nto Artyway, When you touch gathered power. attack from the frojit, even though Jhe hand, Fireheart she np cold, she warm hated stern eyes were lowered. lie like when sun comes through cloud. made the first' move to warn his comShe no sick, she feel like she fly In air rade. ' . like pouchkie. If you no catch love But before the fingers of his- - unsooil, Fireheart think maybe she die. trained left hand could waggle their But Erie could only turn aside. If message, Sandomars fury and hatred Swede makes trouble for you, come broke from its leash. He did not I and .tell me. And remember whirl to strike sideways with the pole. said that love comes when It comes, .Eric was out of reach of such and no man can catch It Now let a blow. already Instead he Jerked the short yon and m'q he friends. end of the pole straight down, with all The girl gazed . dreamily away. the superhuman strength of his long catch .love Maybe 'biceps. As the long end flew up he she murmured at last. . Maymeant to change hands, his left at the be you want girl who come In boat. pole-en- d and his right far enough back . you say so 'first night you come, ' to give him leverage, then strike down 'but Fireheart make prayer she no hear' as with a club. . Sandomars feet were unsteady, but right. But maybe she did hear right. And now Eric . must deal In half-liehis hands were known to be quick The safety of his whole party and clever. Garge knew that they I think the girl you would not fumble; that the giants was at stake. mean Int.ends to marry Roy. I dont club would sweep up and down In a suppose I could get her, no. matter, smooth and terrible arc, steadily gathhow much I want her. ering momentum until the air hummed, Fireheart make prayer he get her. a blow to shatter the back of a walrus.' quick, so you no think of her no more. If It struck fair and Sandomars blows "usually did strike fair the A Then, maybe you want Freheart, trunk would break tough low red fiame shone through the black But she tell you, off on Erics. skull before It crushed iris of her eyes. she no common squaw, she priestess through to his collar-bone- . ' Eric was only ten. feet distant, of lost people. She no wait till she in come woman for you easy reach. Unless all signs failed old take her. full the mighty bludgeon would be hangShe love hard like big Tide-I- n like devil-wav- e moon "but she ing heavy over his head before he Sandomar's brute heart .looked up. over rocks. 'sweep was swelling, large and larger, with I . a horrible sadist ecstasy. It was fulIn the meantime, Sandomar's gang re fillment . . . victoryhad kept the law. their Although venge. looks were sullen, they worked steadBut as the island priestess had often ily and well. But Eric kaew that this in the kashga on winter nights, told was only the calm before the storm. .th ancient legends --ot the chanting not did hut His guard tightrelax, no man can escape his Aleuts, ened with the passing days. Harkened At Sandomars first move, shadow. evil dreams, his by fears, plagued by black flattened Image mocked him nerves constantly on edge, he longed his on the sand. so to blow the war could for the fall, Eric saw Its first flicker. Ills hand end either in definite victory or hopeup and out fast as a striking leaped -less defeat. salmon. The blue steel of his revolver on his ridgeWhen the knife-cut- s On his face in the 'sunlight. gleamed pole recorded seven days when seven was a look of doom. eternities had come and gone since his As the sweeping barrel came level exile on Forlorn Island Eric had with Sandomars breast, Eric pulled fone to a lonely reach of beach to the trigger. scout game. Sandomars men were But the silence held. There was working quietly at the nets and traps. onlya futile click of the hammer against The Aleuts seemed cheerful, and the the breach. The gun had misfired. weather was worth recording In plo- (TO BE OONTINUBIXJi d - ''em.-Certainl- 'it baek-t- civilization.. we.nt on. . We'll let that go for' now. Hut there's another matter wont .let go. I refer to what you told audoipar the. first .nig.hf on the ' Island. . Itoy . I want-- . Eric turned grave,I.v. That ' ' ed one.. of the girls?' Yes." I thought at first you must refer tp Marie, or that possibly It was hluff. Since then Ive . just part of yotlr noticed your attitude toward Nan, and '1 heard your voice, though I couldnt ' hear what . you said, whn you ac-- . costed her this morning. Ive bean forced to the conclusion that you meant Nan', and meant .It shrlously. . Erics eyes, turned gray.'. I diJ mean Nan. And J did mean It - . . serl-"-ousl- " . ' . y. . Im obliged to tell you lay ThatS simple and plain,. Isn't it? Ill tolerate your seizing the reins ..here, but I. wont stand to see you - paying court to my prospective wife." Erics- anger had been rising like the. tide before a gale, but suddenly it ran out and left him struggling with Then . 'off ! - a . smile. Isnt she the one to decide ' about thisT " Unfortunately, not. Aa 'dictator here, you feel that you have the right, to protect the Aleuts against an ruthlessness. As Nan:s friend, T have tQ protect her against her owi folly. I concede that you are Tr gentleman; still In any normal slate of wouldn't have a dogs' affairs chance . with Nan. You could give .her nothing, she would have to. give you everything.. Yon could never fit 4nto her life, or- she In yours. . But out here, when every old standard Is Wiped away, she. Is likely to lose her head. You may make a primitive appeal to her,. I can understand that very well, and sweep her off her feet: then thered be another shipwreck when we get hack to tivilization. I mean to protect her against that and protect yout too. Erics smilp was now open and You needn't worry about me. broad. Does that mean youll confine your energies to running the island? It means I can look out for myself. Moreover, I think Na.n dan, too." Eric's smile faded; and he faced Roy Anyway, my attentions to straight. Nan are nobodys business but hers and mine, and if I can possibly get . . her, I'm going to do it." ' answer for did a Roy long time. I see that At last. his lipscurlc(1. .your Idealism. is only for outside consumption; the welfare of yout shipmates doesnt cut much Ice when your own desires are involved. True, 1 respect you for that its fact, not fiction but In secret you can remember that I'm your enemy. Eric was ringed about with enemies. On all the Island, he had only one staunch and unfailing ally Mother Ilorton. Felix Horton leaned "on him against his will. Wilcox looked to Roy as his chief, and, would take his side In any break with Eric ; Marie adored her mistress, blew hot and- cold with her, and Nan herself ' was half-pal- , half-foe- . Sandomar and his men secretly plotted his death. Where did the Aleuts stand? Without their friendship, Eric could not win. But they, too, resented his law. Eric could control the natives only . so far as he could sway their priestess ; and he could as well stake his life . on tomorrows weather! Fireheart .was her rightful name she was as one of the elements and she obeyed her own law. n lie passed by the shrine on she called him In the fourth . n-- t V,'-;e- still-talkin- she-wol- p wlt you-neve- s. salt-lade- n By ED HOWE HAVE long taken great interest In I the French Revolution, widely heralded as an uprising of the people against despotic kings. Finally I have read so gnuch about It I doubt this uprising was against Louis XVI and believe it was actually 'against his queen, Marie Antoinette. The French Revolution was founded on gossip rather than on the political You may bewrongs of the people. lieve you have heard vivid gossip In your time, hut you do not know how terrible gossip may become unless you have read the story of Ixiuls XYTs queen. One story was so brutal, Improbable, that when told In court dur- -' Ing the reign of terror, It shocked the most brutish audience ever gathered, and the prosecutor realized he had made a mistake In Introducing It; the mistake almost saved the queen's life. Marie Antoinette was a German, and French hatred of Germans was as great then as It Is now. Of all the foolish women In history, Marie Antoinette ranks near the top. Her history reminds one of a country girl determined to go to the devil In spite of the warnings and prayers of a wise and good mother. In this case the mother was old Marla Theresa, empress of Austria. Women should read Marla Theresas letters to her heedless daughter; stronger preaching for mor. ality and common sense cannot be found. The old empress was a sound German, and over and over predicted her daughters downfall because of follies even our modern flappers have not equaled. Fortunately old Maria wns dead when her. foolish daughter ascended the steps of the guillotine In Paris and left It with her head carried In one basket and her body In nnother. I am coming to doubt the people will ever rebel against their political wrongs, or have ever engaged In such Besides every rebellion In the past honest citizen walks a politician to control him; the politicians at the cap-Italare few In number compared with the students of politics In small s. towns and cities posing as honest p elt-Izep- . . ' Som'e one wrote (and somehow It atmy attention) that a dog Is a yes" animal and a cat a no animal. Nearly everything suits a dog; tracted I have almost nothing suits a cat been fond of many dogs,' but have never known an agreeable or IntelliI do not like no" anigent cat. mals; they arc always cold, Indifferent, clammy; I like the enthusiasm of a yes animal. If the owner of dog Is' 111, the dog Is distressed aiiii wgnts to do something, but a cat, with Its unoM disposition. Is Indifferent Books tell of the death of a notable woman In a specially horrible way. The house .cat was., asleep at the foot of the bed through all the terIt has been my rible scene. misfortune to know many .no men and women. ' ... ... ' I am an old man, but there Is so much to read I shall never get around to half of It - I never heard of Ninon de Lenclos, 'tr famous French woman, until lately. Ninon early believed that tlierp can be only one serual law for men and women, and her father said to her: Since you believe that women have a right to the same liberties as men, recognize equally with men all the obligations of loyalty, sincerity, She had many men and honor. ' friends, but was fair with all of them. When young and most charming, If an admirer was disposed to spend too much on her,- she gently restrained him. If he too much neglected his wife because of her, she warned him against that fault also. She disliked drunkards, gamblers. Idlers, rude people generally, and her biographer goes so far as to say she helped rather than harmed her men friends. When fifty years old she retired to a country place, and the- most prominent people of France of three hundred years ago were her devoted friends.' Tottering old men, former Intimate friends, respected her In age One old and sincerely liked her. man said to her: Ninon, a woman who has the qualities of an honest man Is the most unusual character In the world." Ninon de Lenclos was neither poet-.esactress, reformer, nor mystic, but she had the natural charm of woman. She combined this with simple fairness, and behold, a book has been made about her! She exists In literature with women who bankrupted ' . . kings I - . ... In these days when every item of mounted outside the door of the comthe history of the old American mandant's office. s Is precious, It Is a happy moment when somebody turns up square-rigger- who can add to the story. E. B. Hebes of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding corporation at Fore Itlver Is one of these, with a history of his own almost as picturesque as that of the ship he knew, says the Boston Globe. lie came from Krogero, a small town on the southeast coast of Norway. When he was a hoy, the pride of the town was a smart old Yankee clipiH-- r ship. It helped to build up the thrill the boys got out of her to know that she was popularly called The Little Hell," and her master, Captain Ingebrethsen, was known as the Devil of the North Sen." are compliments These things The titles among hardy people. meant that the captain was a Ballcarrier and a driver; the ship was no place for a soft man. But to ship in her meant that a man was proud of his hardness and feared nothing or a bucko mate that a could hand out . Captain Ingebrethsen Is gone years ago, and his son Is now a shipmaster. Through this connection with his boyhood home, Mr. Holies was able to sail-carrie- r write the final chapter In the story of the Nightingale. She was lost In a gale on the hanks of Newfoundland in 18!), a fact apparently not known to Capt. Arthur H. Clark, who wrote The Clipper Ship Era. Mr. Holies shows that he is a true seaman and a true Norseman, for he says: I take great pleasure In the fact that She went down in harness and without loss of life, and that she .did not share in the fate of many a proud Yankee clipper, of being reduced to a coal barge, wallowing along at the end of ft tow line. The Nightingales story is romance from start to finish. She was built In Portsmouth, Intended to he a passenger ship and to carry tourists to the worlds fair at London In 1851. In tier original plan she was ail staterooms and saloons, and was luxuriously outfitted. She was 1 .0(5(5 tons register, 178 feet long and 8(5 feet in beam, with a depth of 20 feet. She carried for a beautiful bust of Jena figure-heany Lind, the Swedish Nightingale, for whom she was named. When she was nearly completed, her owners fell short of money. Samuel Hanscom, her builder, went right along with her, however, and com pleted his contract. She was launched during the year 1851. She was finally sold to Sampson & Tappan for $75,000, and put Into trade as one of the great fleet of racing clippers. In 1852 she wjis In the ocean race of seven American and British ships from China to England, the race that was never decided. Capt. Samuel Mather had her for the years that Sampson & Tappan owned- her. She made a number of fast passages, though she does not hold the records. Sampson & Tappan sold her to a Salem firm, which scut her to Itlo. There she was bought and put Into the African slave trade under the Brazilian flag. And on April 21, 1801. In the harbor of Kabenda, near the mouth of the Congo river, she was . After the Civil war she was sold to Norwegian owners a ad she sailed under the llag of Norway for the rest of her life. Ocean Encroaching on Tight Little Island England is gradually sinking Into the sea, according to a recently-publishegovernment Blue Paper." But keep your seats, please the rate of the subsidence Is estimated at nine Inches per hundred years? According to the report, Felixstowe on the east coast Is suffering from that It has sunk nearly sinking feeling. two Inches in the past fifteen years. The Bank of England, In the heart of the metropolis, Is over six Inches lower than In 1805. St. Pauls cathedral, on the other hand, has dropped only three Inches In the same period. That there Is a definite movement of the land In relation to the movements of the tide has now been confirmed. 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