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the cave if there is any trouble," he told her. She shook her hci?d. "Why should I promise that?" she demanded. . "There will be no danger because we can keep them at a safe distance by firing at them. Then, when the ship draws near they may possibly hear the sound of the shots and that will make them realize that there is troubl>e on the island." "More likely to make them steer off," Peter said. Some time after he had finished his meal then»> came a hail {from the bushes about four hundred yards away. It was followed by the fluttering of a white flag. There was considerable confusion on the beach. Doyle had evidently noticâ€" ed the smoke of the fire and drew the attention of his companions to it. They held some sort of a conference and then started to make for the trees. "We‘ll get down to the cave," Peter decided. *"There‘s going to be some trouble, I‘m afraid." They reached the place without inâ€" cident, and Peter moved out among the boulders in order to keep a watch for the three men. Alla came across to him after a time with some food. "Splendid!" he cried.. ‘"This sentry duty is irksoms. I began to feel both tired and hungry." There was C the beach. D ed the smoke attention of h "T‘ll relieve you for a offered. He shook his head. "Then I‘ll stay with you "Ycu must promise to "TH‘~ ke him. Pet CHAPTER XXVI WICK® TRIES TO BARGAIN Alla had sighted a faint smudge on the horizon and at once lit the fire in thr> hops of attracting attention. It seemed years before the smudge became more distinct, and it was long after Peter joined her before there was any certainly that the distant ship whas coming towards the island. 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All I can proâ€" mise you is a fair trial." Wicks seemed about to burst into a torrent of abuse, but managed to keep control of his temper. "Why should I do that?" he demandâ€" Peter smiled. . Hs was not aware of t] "I don‘t ‘have pointed out, playin "Neither do we ed "To save yourself from being murâ€" dered by one of your precious pals," Peter explained. ‘"Meaning Doyle?" Wicks asked, his voice much quieter. "Exactly. Doyle was responsible for the death of Howe. I believe he killed Gallop . "He did," Wicks confirmed, evidently anxious that the guilt should not rest on his shoulders. ‘"Doyle managed to get his hands free and to keep the rope rcund them. He waited luntil Gallop had freed his feet and then took him by surprise." ‘*And Doyle also killed Crockett." "Yrs. They both drank too much and started to quarrel. Doyle was in a tearing rage because of losing the © Does the word ‘"home"" have a special meaning to you? Then you stand an excellent chance to win one of the 110 cash prizes in this $15,000 contest to help make the Canadian home a better place to live in. All you do is write a letter on the subject "What the word Enter today! The contest is open to anyone over 21 who is considerâ€" ing the building of a new home or who is now a homeâ€"owner. ‘Home‘ means to me," including 3 ideas for making homes better. Do you think he will let you live By ALROY WEST Warehbuse Phones 1681 â€"16082 Phone 1425 Phone 216 to keep the waited luntil t and then "You‘re not to blame. Evidently Nunez had a pretty shrewd idea of the direction in which we should set our course. He most probably communiâ€" despair once it is found?" Captain Wicks thrust his hands in his pockets. "I‘l] deal with him,‘ he said grimly. Peter hositated. He felt certain that the two men would take the first opâ€" potunity of killing Wicks. There was nci the slightest doubt that Wicks was a scoundrel but Peter could not refrain from admiring his good points. Wicks ccmmanded a certain respect because he was a splendid smeaman. It had been no mean feat to bring the trawler right across the Atlantic. There had been days of strain, but Wicks had never. shown any signs of anxiety he must have felt so far as the navigation was concerned. He had been hamperâ€" ed all the time because of the friction on board his ship, and had really acted in a diplomatic way in order to avoid an open breach at a time when the ship might have been imperilled. "You‘re running a big risk," Peter said thoughtfully. ' "I have always run risks," Wicks "There is a ship on the way to the island,. I suggest that you come over to me as a prisoner. I will do my best to see that your precious pals are not able to implicate you in the murders." Wicks jerked as though he had been struck. "A ship on the way to the island," he gasped. "Yes. That was â€"why we ‘lit the signal fire." For a moment the captain hesitated, then he spun round and raced back to the bushes. Peter waited for a minute and then returned to the shelter of the rocks, where Ala was waiting for him. "I doubt if they will have time to attack before the ship arrives. It‘s a pity, though, that we can‘t see her from here. I‘m anxious to know what she is." Ala suddenly caught his arm. "They‘re back on the beach!" she Peter decided to be perfectly open about the situation. "It‘s too late to make terms on the lines you suggest," he said briskly. Sure enough, Wicks and his two companions were climbing into the dinghy in order to row across to the trawler. Peter frowned as they reéachâ€" ed it and he saw Wicks race across the deck. "I know that," Peter declared. "T‘ll slip up to the top of the hill and try to send a semaphore message. It should be passible once she is near entdugh to the island." ‘"Very well. I will stay here and fire a shot if anything takes‘place by the beach. Sinclair may come ashore in the hope of taking us by surprise. He may reason that we should notice the fiag and try to make our way to the other side of the hill in the hope of attracting the ship‘s attention." "No need to warn me," Peter told her. "I shall be able to see for myself." Until he came near to the fire he was not able to sight the approaching vesâ€" sel. When he did see her, however, he dropped his hands to his sides in a gesture of hopelessness,. Their signal for help was being answered by the yacht! It was evident that she had managed to slide off the rocks once the tide was in. H> raced back to tell Alla. Her face went pale when he explained what was retorted "What on earth are they up to?" he asked. It was not long before they had some Indication of the captain‘s strategy. He appeared on deck after brief interval. "He‘s hoisting a signal!" Peter exâ€" claimed. As soon as it was at the dip he was able to read it. He gave a cry of disâ€" may, and made for the ,foremast. "@QL!" he exclaimed. "Ship infectâ€" ed! Whyâ€"that will keep them away!" The signal was now close up and the two flags fluttered in the slight breeze. The yellow was on top and immediately below it was the yellow and black quarâ€" tered flag. Alla grasped Peter by the arm. "The ship which is coming to the island #Will exchange signals with him." she said. "That means that he will be able to send her away. He‘ll probâ€" ably say that he has an outbreak of fever and would like some medical supâ€" plies. We must do something to check him i129p she cried in The yacht came in slowly, obviously using the lead in order to avoid the sandbanks. At last she dropped her anchor, being in such a position that rr gun was trained on the striken trawler. . Two launches left her and circled round the sandbank. The abâ€" sence of: action on board the trawler evidently emboldened the men, who finally brought the launches alongside and boarded the ship. From their place on the hill Alla and Drew were able to watch the tiny figures of the men from the yacht. There was great activity among them. Two men were left on guard, and the rest moved cautiously in the direction of the trees Some of them stopped to examim> Crockett‘s body, which was lying in exactly the place where it had fallen after the fight with Doyle. "I expect they‘re searching for the gold," Alla said. Peter smiled. "T‘d like to see Nunei," he said cheerfully. "I <expect he‘s feeling pretty sick about things. It will not be long before he realizes that it must have been taken ashore." It was about half an hour later that the two launches moved towards the beach. The third, by far the smallest of the three, returned to the yacht. "Nun»z has probably had enough!" Peter commented. "They will now search for Captam Wicks. This is where thmgs "Are going to be exceedâ€" ingly lively. > 4. f \4.4 cated by radio with the destroyer and then set out in search of us The signal fire would naturally attract his attention. The main point is what will happen. I think Wicks is going to have a very nasty surprise. I am wonâ€" dering whether I ought to give him warning." "I shouldn‘t!" Alla exclaimed. "If we join him there will be no hope for use. Acting on our own we may be able to outwit both parties." Peter shrugged his shoulders. "Ferhaps," he said slowly. "I can‘t say that I have very great hapes, all the same. For the moment we must play a waiting game."" Evidently some sort of signal was exchanged, for a third launch came from the vacht. "They were pretty well equipped with launches," Psoter observed. "I believe we‘ve got our chance! exclaimed. ‘"Come along!" They made their way towards the beach as quickly as possible, taking advantage of every inch of cover which the bushes and rocks could offer. When they came near to the beach itself Peter signalled for the girl to stop in the shelter of ‘the trees. It was not long before the yacht came into view. No sooner had Wicks observed it than he raced across the deck and jumped into the dix@xy, followed by Sinclair and Doyle. They row>d for the shore as hard as they could go, pulled the boat up on the beach and raced for the shelter of the belt of trees. Two hours went past and there were still people moving about the deck of the trawler. Peter watched the men string into a line. Then he turned to girl. His revolver ready for instant use bhe moved forward. Big Airplanes Visit at South Porcupine South Porcupine, May "7th, 1938â€"â€" (Special to The Advance)â€"Believe it or not, we saw yellow lemons growing today in a window on Golden avenue. A stiurdy plant with two specimens of fruit is fourishing in company with other plants. ,The plant must have been grown from seed, and the fruit is there for all to see! Mrs. L. Lonergan had the misfortune <to fall from a stepladder in her home this week, breaking one arm and inâ€" juring the other. We wish her speedy recovery. The council have appointed a cemeâ€" tery board. Dr. Fraser is is chairâ€" man, Mr. S. Kitchen, Schumacher, its secretary, and Archdeacon Woodall, Mr. Tait and Mr. Hunkin are also members. Schemes for improvemenrs. n the cemetery are in the air of which an account will be given soon. The Y.P.S. of the United Church were entertained on Wednesday evenâ€" ing by a talk, illustrated with lantern slides, by Mr. Kenneth Pryor, a graâ€" duate of the Ontario College of Agriâ€" culture, who has just returned from 12 years of work in Angola, Africa. His adâ€" dress was splendidly given and held the attention of every person present. Besides hospital and missionary work in this Portuguese settlement in which he was aided by his wife, Mr. Pryor was able to do great work among the naâ€" tives in other ways. His agricultural knowledge was used to good purpose. Although this colony is only 13 deâ€" grees north of the equator the climate is not extrem»®, it being 5,000 feet above sea level. When he went there he found that one quart of milk per day was all that the native cow was capâ€" able of. By inrcroducing a Holstein sire he was able to breed a strain producâ€" ing 6 to 7 quarts daily. He astonished the natives also by improving their strain of domestic fowl. The native variety thoughs 15 to 25 eggs was all that could be expected of it in a season. When Mr. Pryor introduced a Wyanâ€" dotte group producing 175 eggs in 180 days, the wonrnder of the natives was aroused. By crossing the strain with native birds this branch of farming bhas been revolutionized. By most t1+â€" teresting pictures as well as by his graphic descriptions Mr. Pryor‘s work in Africa impressed his audlence as being most worth while. L a rge Passenger and Freight Airships. Other News of South Porcupine and Dome. Mr. and Mrs. Wilder and children oudt the he with Mrs. Sidney, motored to New I keard for cshe weekâ€"end. It was a lovely evening. so Cap! Wilkins asked the girls how they wo lik» to practise for "tracking" bad As all agreed it would be a good ev ing to begin, Captain Wilkins v Mrs. Bossette, started first toward unknown destination, leaving in t] wake, mysterious chalk markingsâ€" rows, etc., and signs which later, Company followed, coming up to leaders at the first group of rocks the Delora Road. The Ladies‘ Auxiliary of th dian Legion are to hold a A dual engine fiset airplane came into airport today causing some eyxâ€" citement. It is capable of carrying 1‘> tons of freight or fourtesen passongers. Mr. Ahr piloted the Airways plane bringing in a party from Sault Ste. Maric. Guide News A grand and glorious eve Guides concur, was that of W last, when a full company mi hall and after flagâ€"break spen hour "tumbling" in shorts u. leadership of Mrs. Mayes. 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