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Zurich Herald, 1946-10-10, Page 2URE OF TE SEA By George E. Walsh SYNOPSIS CHAPTER Vfl Dick tells the girl his story and she in turn gives him an account of himself, her father and the ship. Her name, she reveals is Rose Bedford. The crew deserted in a storm and she and her rather were left alone on board. For three days and nights the schooner had been buffeted about by waves and wind, a plaything of the sea, drifting without guidance or direction. The chance of bring- ing order out of chaos seemed an insurmountable task for a woman. and almost in despair Rose was about ready to yield to the inevi- table when the Lugger appeared. But her fighting spirit. in spite of its low ebb, had not entirely de serted her. The lugger's crew and suspicious character had awaken- ed a worse fear in her mind, A fate more to be dreaded than drift- ing helplessly around on a derelict aroused her. In desperation she determined to defend the schooner against the Caribs, selling her own life as dearly as possible. Dick Jordan's appearance as an ally immediately stiffened her courage. They discussed the situ- ation calmly and practically on deck after a refreshing cup of cof • fee in the cabin with Captain Bed • ford. "We have plenty of arms aboard," she told Dick. "Father al- ways carried a regular arsenal." "Three of us, then, well armed," he replied. "can put up a pretty stiff fight." "Two," she said. shaking her head. "We must leave father out of it I don't dare trust him with a weapon. He might turn it upon us in one of his wild moods." * * * Dick nodded, recalling the friendly overtures the captain had made to the boarding party against his daughter's wishes. "Wouldn't it be safer to confine him to the cabin?" he asked after a pause. "He would be safe there, and out of the way." "Yes, I thought of that," she nodded. "We could lock him in there. If things got desperate we would retreat to the cabin That would be our final stand. I'd like father with me then," "That's the only thing to do. Where is he now?" "Dozing below. He always sleeps after taking a glass. I'll go down now, and lock him in while he's asleep." Dick paced the deck restlessly while she was gone. The lugger had dropped anchor at a safe dis • tance from the schooner. Every thing was quiet aboard her. with no evidence that another plan of attack was brewing. "Tutu will wait until it's dark," he mused. "Then under cover of night he'll attack from several quarters. That's his plan." * * * When Rose appeared again he told her his belief, and she agreed with him. "You haven't such a thing as a searchlight aboard. I suppose?" he queried. "No," she smiled. "schooners are not usually equipped with such modern improvements." "Well." glancing up at the sky, "it's going to be moonlight until one or two o'clock. After that it will be black as ink. Until then I think we're safe." "Then we'd better take turns resting." she replied practically. "I'll take the first watch." Their long vigil began the mo- ment the sun set and the shadows of night began creeping across the ocean. Twilight was succeeded by intense darkness. which brought them to alert watchfulness. This lasted for half an hour until the moon came up and dispelled the gloom. It cast a broad path of white light that revealed every ob- ject almost as clearly as in the day time. The lugger lay directly in this broad streak of light, enabling them to see all that took place aboard. It was better than a search -light. ` If it would only last until morn- ing,' Dick remarked, "we would not have much fear in the way of a surprise." The night wore on without any- thing happening. Their talk was running into personal matters when a cloud drifted across the face of the moon. and temporarily dar • kened the sea. They started up with a jump. as if it were a sign of trouble. Dick laughed after the first shock. "I thought the moon had gone." he said. "It's only midnight, and we have it with us a couple of hours yet." "I'm afraid not," she replied. "Look at those clouds. A cloudy night is almost as dark as a moo.t- less one." "Storm clouds, aren't they?" She nodded and looked worried. "Another storm now, she • mur• mured, "would about finish us." * * * The fear of another storm, how- ever, was secondary to the danger threatening thein from the lugger. "We mustn't keep together."' Rose whispered finally. "We must divide the watch. I'll take the stern and you the bow. We can meet on our rounds and report." It was the only sensible thing to do, but Dick hated to be seperateel from her in the darkness. Besides missing her companionship. he was afraid something might hap • pen to her when he wasn't present to lend his assistance. 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Golden Text. -•-• Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all accepta- tion, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. -1 Tinto- tby 1: 15. Saul, the Persecutor A new heart marked the con- version of Saul, the Pharisee. Per- secuting every Christian he could reach, Saul "made havoc of the church" in Jerusalem. He desired and undertook utterly to uproot and destroy Christianity. Hearing of the vigorous church at Damascus Saul secured from the high priest at Jerusalem authority to go to Damascus and arrest the Christians in that city and bring then to Jerusalem for trial. The Lord allowed Saul to go far in his niad career, but at the prop- er time He put forth His hand and saved the little flock at Damascus. Saul, the Penitent The "light out of heaven" that suddenly shone around Saul was the light of Christ's resurrection glory. It was about noon, but the glory of the light that surrounded our risen Lord was above the brightness of the sun. 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