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The Seaforth News, 1946-11-07, Page 2Outstandingly Good „ t TEA TREASURE OF THE SEA By George E. Walsh SYNOPSIS CHAPTER XI: Atter a fruitless search, Tucu confronts Dick and Rose. He threatens. .to torture Rose. Dick stalls him off. 1''Inully Tucu decides that the treasure 15 only imagination. oldCaptain Dick back to the lugger. he and his crew leave the schooner. CHAPTER XII The gale was stiffening every minute, and the work of getting under way was hurried. With al- most bare poles the lugger would have great difficulty in standing up in the wind and rough sea. A giant wave swept the deck. With a yell Dick tried to save himself, but with his arms tied behind his back he was as helpless as a child. He rolled over and over, and was saved at the last-minute by Black Burley, who jerked him back in the nick of time. "Cut these ropes," Dick splut- tered, "and give me a chance. An- other wavelike that will finish me," Captain Tucu nodded to his mate. "Cut 'em an' take him below." Dick waited his chance. He had definitely decided to trust his life to the sea again and to try to reach the schooner. Better die battling with the elements than sail away with the black pirates. He stood a moment, stretching ' his limbs, and watching the heaving seas. Another wave, smaller than the first, but big enough to give him an, excuse, swept over the bow of the lugger and rolled aft. * * * :s When it struck him, he gave an- other yell, as if calling for help, but instead of resisting the mass of green waters he plunged straight into them and assisted them in carrying him overboard, Black Burley made a grab for him with his long arms, but Dick ducked in time to elude thetn. Shaking the brine out of his eyes, he began swimming, holding his head as high out of the water as he could. He made no resistance to the waves, but swam with them, striving to keep on their crests for better observation. A light twinkl- ed out of the darkness, but he wasn't sure whether it came from the lugger or the schooner. He conserved his strength as much as possible, swimming easily and treading water every time he was swept on the crest of a wave. From this pinnacle he had a wide glimpse of the sea; but the dark- ness now shut out everything, and neither the lugger nor the schooner was visible. "I've missed it," he groaned once. "I should have been there- before this." In the midst of his hitter reflec- tions his hand caught something that startled him. It was a watersoaked ropet His hind nimbly Ieaped from despair to hope. He clutched eagerly at the tnass of slimy ropes that before had been sea monsters and slippery eels. Now they were life lines flung out to help him. Their continued lashing and twist- ing were real and substantial. He was not dreaming. He began clawing at them, pull- ing himself from one mass, of rig- ging to another. When his hands came m contact with a floating, spar, and it bobbed up and nearly smashed liis face,' he laughed in glee instead of cursing. If he could crawl up the wreckage to the schooner's deck he would be safe. Again and again the waves broke his hold and flung him back, jerk- ing the ropes from his hands, and casting him hopelessly adrift; but a succeeding comber would restore them to him. He grew more cau- tious, climbing upward between waves, and holding on for dear life each time one swept over his head. * * * In this way he slowly pulled, himself up the mass of wreckage until, between waves, he was out of the water. Then carne the bat- tering of his body against the side of the schooner. Finally a giant wave carried him clear over the rail and dropped him heavily on the deck where he lay. sprawled for some moments, gasp- ing for breath, and groaning from tre effects of tre teriffic struggle. The crests of the surging waves reached him even here, but they no longer had the power to use him as a battering ram. By cling- ing to a deck stanchion, lie could resist them and recover his wind and strength, When. he finally raised his head and looked around the wave -swept deck, he had a queer feeling that all his efforts had been in vain. The schooner was abandoned, with kiln as the only living being aooard. A little startled by his discovery, he began crawling in the direction of the cabin. If Rose and her father were aboard he would find them there, for the wet, slippery deck was no place for them, and they could not hope to navigate the derelict' on such a wild night. * * * When he reached the head of the companion, a welcome ray of light came through the open door of the cabin, bringing Joy and re- lief to his tortured mind. Rose was below with her father, watching, hoping, and praying or stoically awaiting their fate. Dick staggered to his feetand started down the steps; but be- fore he had taken one, sounds of a muffled commotion halted him. Craning his head forward, he lis- tened, peering intently through the murky gloom until his eyes came to a focus on something lying half across the threshold witr a little start Of surprise, he recognized the body of one of the two Caribs left behind on the schooner. A reddish clot of blood in the middle of the forehead told him where a bullet had entered and brought his life to a sudden end. From inside the cabin came the low, shifting sound of a word- less conflict, with the' combatants struggling back and forth in a dead- ly embrace, their breath coming in short, wheezy gasps. Dick slipped down the few steps Feeling sluggish? Suffering from heartburn, gas and fullness that often accompany constipation? Now—get double -action relief the dependable Phillips' Milk of Magnesia way. Just take 2 to 4 tablespoonfuls with water. 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When a woman stops to speak with another woman in a restau- rant, what should the men at the table with the latter woman do? 5. Should the groom pay for the bridesmaid's flowers? 6. In what way can one repay the courtesy of a pleasant automobile ride? ANSWERS 1. Of the two, it is fat better to leave early. The one who lingers too long is always considered tire- some. 2. It is entirely optional. 3. Books, candy, or flowers. 4. They should rise and remain standing until the first woman departs. 5. No; this is an obligation of the bride. 6. By inviting the members of the party to stop for tea or a drink of some kind. • Prefabricated House Built In 591/2 Minutes A world's record for house build- ing was claimed by a London firm, Prefabricated Constructions, Ltd. The concern erected in 50,A min- utes an aluminum "prefab" conn. prising two bedrooms, parlor, hath. room, and kitchen. The structure Measures 20 feet, 11 inches by 22 feet, 0/4 incites. The average cost of such "pre- fabs" which are built under Govcnt- ment auspices is about $3,000, the Ministry of Health said. How Can 1? By Anne Ashley Q. How should the oven be cool- ed? A, When the oven door is op- ened, after the oven has keen very hot, it often cools too quickly. But instead of doing this, if a pan of cold water is placed in the oven, itwill lower the temperature gradually. Q. Should anything be done to a brass kettle that has not been in use for sometime, .before using it again? and stood astride the dead Carib. He blinked a moment under the strong light of the swinging cabin lamp before he took in the sig- nificance of the scene, * * * The second Carib had disarmed Rose, and with one powerful hand pinning her against the wall Ire was trying to encircle her waist with his free arm. With a •growl of rage- Dick sprang at the brute, catching him by the neck, and with a jerk wrenched his head back. Then looping an aria around the neck he pried the head backward until he could get a strangle hold on the windpipe. The Carib was a big, powerful man, with a head as hard as a battering ram, and arms and legs as thick and solid as tree trunks. After the first shock of surprise, he struggled toshake his assail- ant from his back, grunting and blowing loudly. Dick's strength: had been badly spent in the struggle in 'the water, and as they rolled " and twisted over the cabin floor his own breath came in short, la- bored gasps. In spite of his advantageous hold, he realized -that the Carib might eventually get the better of him. The bull -like neck rose and fell,. emitting horrible gurgling sounds, but his strength showed no signs . of weakening. The powerful muscles were working slowly and steadily, while Dick's were rapidly weakening under the strain. Then, when it seemed as if his last ounce of strength had beth used up, and his burly antagonist was still fresh and active, a sud- den deafening crash shattered the stillness (To Be Continued) ISSUE 45-1946 A. Yes. Wash it with salt and vinegar before using. Q. How can 1 prevent fat from spattering on the stove? A. It will not spatter when fry- ing if a little salt is added to it. Q. How can I make a good pol- ish for the stove? A. Mix equal parts of a good stove polish. with kerosene and tur- pentine until the consistency of cream. Apply when the stove or range is slightly warns. Then pol- ish with a rough. cloth. This also prevents rust. Q. How can I facilitate the pull- ing of threads from linen? A. Before pulling treads, rub a damp cloth along the line where the thread is to be pulled. The thread will pull easily while the cloth is damp. Q. Vtlhat should be used for oil- ing the ;neat grinder? A. If the meat grinder requires oiling, use a drop or two of glycer- ine. This will act as a lubricant and will prevent any disagreeable taste or smell. Slanalay School Lesson The Church Reaches Out Acts 16: 11=15; Phil. 2: 5-11, Golden Text. _ . 1 n do all things, in him that strengthened me.—Philippians 4: 13. Paul's Obedience Under the direct guidance of the Holy Spirit Paul is called to preach in Macedonia. The promptness with which Paul responded to the guid- ance of God, no matter how it carie - is worthy of careful and constant .incitation:. In such prompt andexact obedience is found : one of the greatest secrets not only of a happy, but an efficient life, If we respond at once to God's leadership, the way becomes clear- er and dearer. If we falter, the guiding light grows dimmer and dimmer until it goes out in com- plete darkness, and we are left to grope our, way alone. - Jesus, the Man Paul knew Jesus as we all must come to know Him, that is, by the revelation of the Spirit. Jesus is shown to have the "form of God" an expression which asserts the eternity of His Person and' His Deity." Jesus is also de- scribed as "equal with God." In order to become a plan Jesus laid aside the glory which He had with the Father and took upon Himself man's nature. :This was necessary for Him to be received as ,a man among men. But. in assuming man's nature .1 -le di" not pal take of man's sin. Jesus came in the form of a man to be a servant of all men. Sharing. With Jesus The exhortation in verse 5 is that we shall share the humiliation Jesus suffered: we shall be humbly His servants and the servants of . mankind; we shall seek to save the lost by seeking to bring them to Jesus Christ, their only Savior. We are to have the mind of Jesus Christ in the sense of true faith, obedience to God, love for the Word of God, faithfulness inprayer- and longing for God's holiness. 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