| Show TWELFTH EPISODE peg and young dr lund were in rilous is straights marooned at the of the anchored steamer with ly two vo iron belaying pins to defend ams elTes against the onrushing r river ver ates 5 drunk and half crazed because air plans had been frustrated by tile the nely arrival of lund and jerry the ekey to the defense of peg pee when n the sailors had knocked terry jerry wn at the time they made their rush m the bow of the steamer they 4 in i their eagerness to assail lund d peg neglected to dispose of arys 3 revolver this oversight tern tem harily ly saved the situation jerry on gained his feet once the mob sailors ors had swept over him and reng vering his revolver from the scup rs nade made a quick dash aft hands ads up everyone of you was arys i triumphant command when he ached d the stern of the boat up with them and line yourselves t the rail was the second order id the tie drunken sailors obeyed with y as they caught the gleam of arys i gun 11 march them back to the bow the boat said jerry to lund and biting the action to the word the ree captives were now masters of a situation nation as they drove the sailors arward d the motor boat which had brought ind and jerry to pegs rescue was efting g farther away every moment air only hope was in subduing the s and retaining the mastery rry made the sailors climb one by e to the half deck at the very bows d then en while and and peg pee followed am the jockey held the balance of amand ind with the revolver this adre niage was vas an asset until the sailors ered by strategy that the pistol is no longer a weapon weapon to be feared the capstan and chains occupied the enter r part of tile the half deck on which ei drunken unken sailors were held u under control one of the crafty rates i crept along the maze of chains 4 ropes pes using the capstan as a shield mile e his movements there were amany my of the ruffians tor for jerry to itch all their movements and this an con succeeded in his pura ise alien he be had gained the edge of the er ingling hanging deck the sailor jumped arys s attention was attracted by this tion and taking hasty aim the A ell 1 I ag 4 ddenny the earth gave way beneath her feet ackey y pulled the trigger of his re olver r it missed fire again and again here e was a shout of joy from the bunken ion sailors when they observed it jerrys gun was useless and the ey y realized that the odds had bickly ay iy shifted and were now heavily the ie sailors side phout lahout waiting to clinch with the U who had bad lumped jumped to the main jerry quickly climbed to the of peg and young lund to assist w i in the close fighting that had ha ken en loose the two men protected protect oi 9 by keeping her behind them as f they exchanged blow for blow with the sailors but the odds were too great and this lund and jerry soon realized we can only jump and swim for it lund shouted as instructions to jerry and peg you jump first lund called to peg and we will go over the side after you with only their heads above water lund peg and jerry could not observe how their good fortune was working out they had not had bad opportunity during the excitement of the light fight on deck to look about them but the strange strang go proceedings on the deck ot of the steamer had attracted the attention of tw tn 0 men v N ho he N were ere cruising around the harbor in a motor boat what in t the he world Is all that rumpus on the deck of that steamer at anchor over yonder said the man who inho was steering the motor boat to his companion certainly looks as though there was something peculiar about it replied the other man im just curious enough to want to find out said the wheelman vh mh eelman the three swimmers were going strong when the motor boat came to their relief at lunds bunds request the motor boat made directly for the pier from which reg peg lad been As they approached their destination the three bedraggled unfortunates could see on the dock a group of people evidently watching the little craft as it fairly flew over the surface of the harbor the folks from the show ill bet cried peg and I 1 know daddy Is anxious to see chos in this boat and peg was right there was a scene of great rejoicing among the crowd on the wharf when the boat came sufficiently cearto near to permit peg to be recognized the group most of them still dressed in their circus costumes shouted with joy and danced about the wharf in expression of their delight strong arras arms assisted peg from the boat and lifted her bodily to the W wharf harf but when lund and jerry ser scrambled ambled to the pier the rejoicing reached a climax in cheers and tears peg was overwhelmed by her girl companions and flip wept for joy the men who had effected the rescue were heroes of the moment and when peg and the others had profusely thanked the boatmen they were given three cheers by the circus crowd as the party started back toward the show ground flips injured foot made it impossible for win him to walk without assistance placing his arms over the shoulders of peg and young lund the old clown finally accomplished the journey we are back ia time for the show said peg but I 1 guess the principal clown will not be among those present feels that way just now said I 1 flip lip and it will be the first show ive missed in many moons I 1 can tell you ou that with flip made as comfortable as possible in the mens dressing tent lund and peg gave the old clown an outline of their adventure during tile conversation the thought occurred to lund that the letter peg had entrusted to him for delivery had bad not been given to flip and taking the precious document from his pocket lund handed it to the old clown water soaked and crumpled though it was p flip lip eagerly grasped the letter and stowed it away in his pocket the prying eyes of Choc kro peering eagerly through the entrance to the dressing tent saw the letter pass into the hands of its rightful owner the hindu chuckled to himself I 1 in the thought that he would have something of value to report to mrs lund his boss when the other clowns had dressed for the performance the pain in flips sprained ankle was so severe that he decided for once to miss a show ills his companions derived considerable sid erable sport from the old mans misfortune but flip took their raillery in good part and just at that moment the manager of the show entered the dressing tent lie ile was plainly out of sorts and addressing himself angrily to flip fairly shouted say old man it if you think you own this show because youve traveled with it for years youre mistaken the matter with you why did you miss the show tonight flip met the lowering glance of the manager with steady gaze and responded sly my ankle Is sprained and I 1 can hardly ardly hobble its a tunny funny thing it I 1 cant miss a show after all theve these years without you hollering the other clowns listened in amazement as flip thus curtly answered the manager well old man never miss another show while you are with this trick the next time ill throw you and your trunk oft off the train flip was do downcast when peg came to help him down to the sleeper a few moments later the girl presumed that the pain in his ankle was the cause of the old clowns unusual mood but when he told her about the decree ot of the manager shu she tried to cheer hira him up cp suddenly she turned and said ril ill do your act then he cant fire you if your foot Is not well tomorrow afternoon il make up like you and wear your togs said the girl when reported mrs when the hindu reported to mrs lund at her hotel that evening the woman was immensely pleased with the information that the letter was in flips g possession and to secure the important document mic lund and the hindu perfected a bold plan giving i g chuchro the necessary instructions alo ns mrs lund directed him to work out the preliminary details before show time the next afternoon arid one of his men accordingly drove to the circus grounds the next day in a rented automobile the driver had been bribed and instructed and le leaving aIng the machine in a somewhat secluded spot near the tents and his men proceeded to put the womans comans plan into execution mrs lund as on hand to give her hirelings final instructions sneaking up to tile the entrance of the dressing tent mrs lund and saw flip sitting on his trunk evidently waiting to begin preparations for the afternoon show flip was in despair when peg entered his big dressing room 1 I guess well be forced to try your scheme said flip in response to the girls inquiries my toot foot Is still in such a bad shape that I 1 cant stand on it and ive had to send one of the boys downtown to buy me a crutch well ive seen your act so many times daddy dear said peg that I 1 know every trick and it if show me how to make up nay my face ill go on in your place and ill bot bet the manager wont know tile the difference the girl went event through with every trick flip was accustomed to do and to every outward appearance it was the old clown himself who was convulsing the audience with laughter by his drolleries droll eries and comical antics even the few members of the company who were informed of the substitution ution could not detect any discrepancies in the girls performance the program required that the clowns should appear several different hands up ev times during the performance and between nets acts peg went to flips dressing room to get careful instructions from him as to what were the tricks that were next to be performed peg pee had made several calls on flip tor for these instructions and was back again for another rehearsal when slie she discovered the old clown was not in his dressing tent to meet her thinking that he had been momentarily delayed peg started to leave the tent in search of her daddy when to her dismay she was confronted by and one of his men without uttering a word and acting as with one impulse the two ruffians quickly lifted the supposed clown bodily la in their strong grasp and carried him to the opposite end of the dressing tent where they had previously slit silt the canvas to permit them to make a speedy exit had placed a gag in pegs mouth effectually preventing ler her outcries their tuto automobile mobile was standing near with ats ts engine run running nimg and into the waiting machine peg was thrown but despite the tact fact that they were off in a twinkling the ruffians had not made a clean iclean getaway one of pegs girl companions had entered the dressing tent just as the hindu and his man were disappearing with their captive this girl sounded an alarm that roused the circus people to action young doctor lund heard the commotion and learning the cause made haste to follow the hindu had bad gained a good start meanwhile and by the time young lund had secured a machine in which to pursue th kidnapers had covered considerable ground promising the driver of the automobile he ha had rented a rich reward it if he would overtake the tb hindu lund urged his bis man to top speed the chase led straight lit to the edge of town and out upon a country road with young lund managing to keep chocklos Choc kros motor well in sight during the chase and his man had discovered that their job had bad been bungled they were likewise treated to a surprise in realizing that instead ol of the old clown whom they were ordered by mrs lund to kidnap and search for the much desired letter they had brought along the circus girl right ahead in that clump of trees 1 is the house called Choc kro stop there and let us out arriving at the designated spot opened the door and ran into the yard there he met the gardener oho nho was in charge 1 I hoard your house was empty do you want to rent it for a short time said the hindu this remark was the signal mrs lund had previously arranged and in response the gardener liberally bribed for knowing and seeing nothing assured that the coast was clear they carried peg pee into the house an entirely empty place with two rooms on the ground floor the girl costumed in flips clown suit was thrown into the corner of one of the rooms and momentarily left there by her captors when and his man looked from the window in the next nest room their tears fears vere nere realized for they saw young lund run through the gate and come toward the house we must get away with the girl right now said to his confederate then we can fix lund now that we have him out here away from any help and suiting the action to the word the men again entered the room where peg had been thrown well get you this time young lady said the hindu as he be made a dive for the girl by a quick move peg eluded him and screaming at the top of her voice made an attempt to reach a window hoping to thus escape but the hindu and ills his man were prepared for the move and headed her off just at that instant a crash brash of glass in the next room warned the conspirators of trouble in another direction 4 I 1 lk X y 0 V V 10 N I 1 ka u F e A 2 aa a A of youl young lund had sent an empty box crashing through a window when he heard pegs screams and in a twinkling had followed through the opening made in the shattered glass and frame lund grabbed the knob of the door leading into the room adjoining the one lie he had so unceremoniously entered turning the knob and pressing against the door with his shoulder lund effected an entrance but was knocked flat by a sudden blow from the fist ol of chocklos Choc kros burly companion through the opened door peg darted aud and in all haste vaulted out of the open window landing safely on the ground only a few feet below then the girl ran for her life into the low bushes that surrounded the house and was lost to view leaving ills his pal to guard young lund the hindu ran to the window from which peg had escaped and looked out ills hurried glance fell upon a figure in white moving toward the gate and taking quick aim chock check ro fired bred from his hastily drawn revolver too late the hindu discovered his blunder for in place of shooting the girl whom be supposed the figure in white to be had shot down the gardener who had been bribed to aid their conspiracy the report of the shot brought chocklos Choc kros pal from the next neit room where he had been guarding the half stunned victim of his own assault the now frightened hindu cried 1 I thought it was the girl but ive shot the gardener we will have to tie lund up and make a getaway young lund experienced in escaping from thongs that bound him was better pleased to have the thugs depart than he would have been to keep the issue confined at close quarters lie ile worked his body by using his tightly bound feet and elbows as a means of locomotion through the connecting door and gradually arrived at the open window ln dow by ingenuity of effort lie he raised his body to a position where ho he could sit upon the window sill ills his hand struck against a piece of glass that remained undisturbed in the low corner of the sash and although his ringers fingers were painfully cut the incident gave him an idea that worked eventually to its his release and freedom of action by sawing the strands against the sharp edge ot of the broken glass lund soon cut the rope that bound his hands in a twinkling he had released his feet from their lashings and was out of the window in another instant the girl meanwhile had run to the gate the report of chocklos Choc kros revolver had warned her of her continued danger and when she almost stumbled over the body of the gardener the terrifying sight completely ui unnerved her she shrieked at the top of her voice and turning abruptly ran toward the dense wood that surrounded the house and grounds fate played a strange prank with the girl for as she ran wildly among the trees peg felt the symptoms of the affliction she had inherited the strange spell began to overcome her and under its influence she ran on until she stumbled and fell and his |
