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"This fellow An etruther Is a plausible sort of rascal, u good man In a tight place, too?Just the sort of tire eating blackguard who would till the hcimsLfuH where a light Is concerned. liatjflMn, he licked me twice!" Further amarei .eut for the shipown er. "Yes. It's quite true. 1 Interfered with his little games, and he gave me the usual reward of the devil's apotbe cary. Leave Iris alone. At present she Is strung up to an intense pitch of gratitude, having barely escaped a ter rible fate. Let tier come back to the normal. Anstruther's shady record must gradually leak out. That will dis gust her. lie Is hurd up?cut otf by his people and that sort of thing. There you probably have the measure of Ills scheming. He knows quite well that be can never tuarry your daughter. It Is sll u mutter of price." Sir Arthur willingly allowed himself to tie persuaded. At the hack of his head there was an uneasy conscious ness that it was not "all a matter of price." If It were he would never trust a man's face again. Hut Ycnt nor's well balanced arguments swayed him The course Indicated was the only decent one. It was humanly iui possible for a man to chide his daugh ter and flout tier rescuer within an hour of Unding them. I.ord Voutnor played his cards Willi a deeper design. He bowed to the In evitable. Iris said she loved his rival. Very well. To attempt to disauade tier was to throw her more closely Into that rival's arms. The right course was to appear resigned, saddened, com pelled against his will to reveal the distressing truth. Further, he counted 011 Anstrutlier's quick temper as uu active agent. Such a man would be the lirst to rebel ugainst an assumption of pitying tolerance, lie would bring bitter charges of conspiracy, of un believable compact to secure Ids ruin. All this must recoil on his own head when the facts were laid bare. Not even the hero of the island could pre vail against the terrible Indictment of the court martial. Finally, at Singa pore, three days distant, Colonel Cos tobell and his wife wore staying. Lord Vent nor. alone of those on board, knew this. Indeed, he accompanied Sir Ar thur Ileane largely in order to break off a somewhat trying entanglement. He smiUsl complacently as he thought of the effect on Iris of Mrs. Costobell's Indignant remonstrances when the bar onet asked that injured lady to tell the girl all that had happened at Hong bong. However, Lord Ventnor was most profoundly annoyed, and he cursed Anstnither froiu the depths of his beart. Hut he could see n way out. He came ashore with Iris and her father. The captain of the Orient also Joined the party. The three men watched Robert and the girl walking toward them from the group of offi cers "Anstruther is a smart looking fel low." commented Captain Fltxroy. "Who is lie?" Truth to toll, the gallant commander mt the Orient wan secretly amazed l>y the metamorphosis effected in Itoliert's appearance since lie scrutinized him through his glasses. Poor Sir Arthur said not a word, hut Ma lordship was quite at ease "From his name and from what Pe ine tells me I believe he is an ex aSeer of the Indian army." "Ah! tit has left the service?" "Tee. I met him last in Hongkong." "Then you know hint?" "Quite well. If he is the mau I im agine." "That is really very nice of Yeutnor," thought the shipowner. "The last thing 1 shoull credit him with would l>e a forgiving disposition." Meanwhile Anstruther was reading Iris a little lecture. "Sweet one." he ?xpiatned to her, "do not allude to me by my former rank. I am not entitled to it. Some day, please (iod, it will be restored to me. At present I am a plain civilian, and, by the way. Iris, flaring the Dext few days say nothing about our mine." "Oh. why not?" "Just ? personal whim. It will please ?? "If it pleases you, Robert, I am satia ted." He pressed her arm by way of an swer. They were too near to the wait ing trio for other comment "Captain Fltzroy," cried Iris, "let me Introduce Mr. Anstruther to you. Lord Ventnor, you have met Mr. Anstruther before." The sailor shook hands. Lord Vent nor smiled affably. "Tour enforced residence on the ls 1 lund seems to liuve agreed with you," lie Huid. "Admirably. Life here hud its draw backa, but we fought our enenilea lu the open. Didn't we, Iris?" "Yea, dear. The poor Dyaks were not sufficiently mialeriiized to attuek us with false testimony." Ilia lordahip'e sallow face wrinkled somewhat. So Iris knew of the court martial, nor was she afraid to pro claim to all the world that this man was her lover. Aa for Captain Fltz roy, his bushy eyebrows disappeared Into his peaked cap when lie heard the manner of their speech. Nevertheless Ventnor smiled again. "Even the Dynks respected Miss Deane," lie suid. But Anstruther, sorry for the mani fest uneasiness of the slil|H>wner, re pressed the retort on his lips and forthwith suggest!*! that they should walk to the north beach in the first Instance, that being the scene of the wreck During the next hour he became audi tor rather than narrator. It was Iris wlio told of Ills wild tight against wind and waves; Iris who showed them where he fought with the devilfish; Iris who expatiated on the long days of ceaseless toil, bis dauntless cour age In the face of every difficulty, the way lu which he rencued her from the clutch of the savages, the skill of bis preparations against the anticipated attack and the lust great achievement of all, when time after time lie foiled the Dynks' best laid plans and flung them off. crippled and disheartened, during the many phases of the thirty hours' battle. i nere were tears in ner eyes wneu site ended, but they were tears of thankful happiness, and Lord Veutnor, a silent listener who missed neither word nor look, felt h deeper chill In his cold heart as he rcnlizisi that this wo man's love could never be his. The knowledge excited his passion the more. Ills hatred of, Anstruther now became a mania, an insensate resolve to mortally stab this meddler who al ways stood In his path. Robert hoped that his present ordeal was over. It had only begun. He was called on to answer questions without number. Why had the tunnel been rnude? What was the mystery of the valley of death? How did he manage to guess the dimensions of the sundial? How came be to acquire such an amaz ing stock of out of the way knowledge of the edible properties of roots aud trees? How? Why? Where? When? They never would be sntlslled, for not even the British navy, poking Its nose Into the recesses of the world, often comes across such an amazing story as the adventures of tills couple on Rainbow island. He readily explained the creation of quarry and cave by telling them of the vein of antimony Imbedded In the rock near the vault. Antimony is one of the substances that covers a multitude of doubts. No one, not excepting the doc tors who use it, knows much about it, aud in Chinese medicine it might be a chief factor of exceeding mistiness. Inside the cavern the existence of the partially completed shaft to the ledge accounted for recent disturb ances on the face of the rock, and new comers could not, of course, distinguish the bones of poor "J. S." as being the remains of a European. Anstruther was satisfied that none of them hazarded the remotest guess as to the value of the gaunt rock they were staring at, and chance helped him to battle further inquiry. A trumpeter on board the Orient was blowing his lungs out to summon them to luncheon when Captain Fltxroy put a tiu;i I query. <?1 ...... ... ? , ...I *? I t.j a . i r.iu i - uiiut*rm a mi. in* n;iiu iu Robert. >u have an affection for tUla wo e, but I am curious to know \v i i lay claim to the islaud. You can .? Intend to return here." Ho p > to Itobcrt'8 placard stuck ou the i ? Anstn paust<d before he an swered ? felt that Lord Ventnor's dark e ??> ore fixed on htm. Every bod.v v >re or leas desirous to have this p-> 'eared up. He looked the qucsti i -quarely in the face. "In s > ? parts of the world." he said, "there ? ? Minkcn reefs, unknown, un charto ' on which many a vessel has been I ? d without any contributory fault on the part of her officers." "Undoubtedly." "Well, Captain Fitzroy, when 1 was stationed with my regiment in Hong kong I encountered such a reef and wrecked my life on It. At least that Is how It seemed to me then. Fortune threw me ashore here after a long and bitter submergence. You can hardly blauie me if I cling to the tiny speck of land that gave me salvation." "No," admitted the sailor. He knew there was something more In the al legory than the text revealed, but it was no business of his. "Moreover," continued Robert smil ingly, "you see I have a partner." "There cannot be the slightest doubt ?bout the partner," was the prompt re ply. Then every one laughed. Iris more than any, though Sir Arthur Deane's gayety was forced, an.i?| >rd Ventnor could taste the acidity of uiaown smile. Later In the day the ri? lieutenant told his rlilrt of Ausiri.tier's voluntary Stub Lent concerning the court martial, f'uj lain Klt/.r iv was naturally palni*l I Ly this unpleasant revelation, hut he t ? >k exactly the same view us that ex pro* ed by the first lieutenant in Hub ert's presence. Ni ertl.eless be pondered the matter anil oixod an early opportunity of men tion' i? it to Lord Ventnor. That dis tlnaulsl isl nobleman was vastly sur prise! to learn how Anstruther had cut tiie ground from beneath his feet. -a," he said. In reply to the sailor's repa-st for Information. "I know all ah >ut it. It could not well be other wise seeing that next to Mrs. Costobell I w ,s the principal witness against him." "TUt must have been awkward for you." was the unexpected comment. | "Indeed! Why?" "Because rumor linked your name with that of the lady in a somewhat outs>oken way." "You astonish me. Anstruther cer tainly made some stupid allegations during the trial, but 1 had no idea he j was uhle to spread this malicious re | port subsequently." i "I am not talking of Hongkong, my lord, but of Singapore, months later." t.'aptnln I'itxroy's tone was exceed ing dry. Indeed, some people might dis-m it offensive. Ilia lordship permitted himself the rare luxury of an angry scowl. "Humor is a lying Jade at the best," he s .id curtly. "You must remember. Captain h'ltzroy. that I have uttered no word of scandal about Mr. An struther, and any doubts concerning his conduct can lie set at rest by pe rusing the records of his case in the adjutant general's office at Hong kong." "I I ltt?t'" si-1 ill M)t> auilAf fltrnlnir An his heel to outer the chart room. The girl and her father went back to the Island with Robert. After taking thought the latter decided to aak Mir Juu to remain in possession until he returned. There wan not much risk of another Dyak invasion. The fate of Taung S'Ali'a expedition would not en courage a fresh set of marauders, and the Mohammedan would t>e well arined to meet unforeseen contingencies, while on his (Anstruther'f) representations the Orient would land an abundance of stores. In any event It-was better for the native to live in freedom on italllbow island than to lie handed over to the authorities as an escaped convict, which must l>e his immediate fate no mutter what magnanimous view the government of India might afterward take of ids services. Mir Jan's answer was emphatic. He took off his turban and placed it on Anstruther's feet. "Sahib," he sakl, "I am your dog. If some day I am found worthy to be your faithful servant, then shall I know that Allah has pardoned my transgressions." In spite of himself Sir Arthur Deane could not help liking Anstruther. The ^?ii u / w. ^ Hi? looked the ifinniinner equarely in the face. mau was magnetic, a liero, an ideal gentleman. No wonder his daughter was infatuated with him. Yet the fu ture was dark and storm tossed, full of sinister threats and complications. Iris did not know the wretched circum stuuees which had come to pass since they parted and which had changed the whole aspect of his life. How could lie tell her? Why should it be his miserable lot to snatch the cup of hap piness from her lips? In that moment of silent agony he wished he were dead, for death al > e could remove the burden laid on n i Well, surely he might bask In t ,e sunshine of her laughter for another day. No need to embitter her Joyous heart until he was driven to it by dire necessity. So he resolutely brushed aside the woebegone phantom of care and en tered into the abiutlon of the hour with a zest that delighted her. The dear girl imagined that Itobert, her Robert, had made another speedy con quest. aud Anstruther himself was much elated by the sudden Changs in iSir Arthur Peaue's demeanor. They behaved like school children on a picnic. They roared over Iris' trou bles in the matter of divided skirts, too much divided to be at alt pleasant. The shipowner tasted some of her sago bread aud vowed it was excellent. They unearthed two bottles of cham pagne, the last of the case, and prom ised each other a hearty toast at din ner. Nothing would content Iris but that they should draw a farewell buck etful of water from the well aud drench the pitcher plant with a torren tial shower. Robert carefully secured the uocket- I books, money and other effects found on their dead companions. The baro net. of course, knew all the principal o'fteers of the Sirdar. He surveyed these mournful relies with sorrowful interest. "The Sirdar was the crack ship of uy fleet uud Captain Itoss my most trusted commander," he said. "You may well Imagine. Mr. Anstruther, wl d a cruel hi >\v It w ^-'o hsie such a vessel, with all these |5"iple on l>oard and uiy only daughter among them. I wonder now that it did not kill me." "She was a splendid sea boat. sir. Although disabled, she fought gallant ly against the typhoon. Nothing short of a reef would break her up." "Ah. well," sighed the shipowner, "the few timbers yon have shown me h re are the remaining assets out of |9 0.000." "W is she not insured?" inquired Kol ert. "No?that is, I linve recently adopted a scheme of mutual self insurance, and the losa falls pro rata on my other ves sels." The baronet glanced covertly at Iris. The words conveyed little meaning to her. Indeed, she broke in with a la ugh: "I am afraid I have heard you say, fattier dear, that some ships in the fleet paid you best when they ran ashore." "Yes. Iris. That often happened in the old days. It is dlffeient now. Moreover, I have not told you the ex tent of my calamities. The Sirdar was lost on March 18. though I did not know it for certain until this morning. But on March ii5 the Bahadur was sunk in the Mersey during a fog, and tl.r.uv ili.vi 1.. T ~ - * ? iu>t uujn mid iuc <f ciuauni lurnm turtle on the James ami Mary shoal In the Hooghly. Happily there were no lives lost in either of these cases." Iris was appalled by this list of casu alties. yet she gave no thought to the serious financial effect of such a string of catastrophes. Robert, of course, ap preciated this side of the business, espe cially in view of the shipowner's re mark about the insurance. But Sir Arthur L>ea tie's stiff upper lip deceived him. He failed to realize that the fa ther was acting a part for Us daugh ter's sake. Oddly enough, the baronet did not seek to discuss with them the legal looking document affixed near the cave. It claimed all rights in the island in their joint names, and this was a topic he wished to avoid. For the time, therefore, the younger man had no op portunity of taking him into his con fidence, and Iris held faithfully to her promise of silence. The girl's ragged raiment, sou'wester and strong boots were already packed away 011 board. She now rescued the Bible, the battered tin cup, her re volver and the rifle which had "scared" the Dyaks when they nearly caught Austruther and Mir Jan napping. Rob ert also gathered for her an assort ment of I)yak hats, belts and arms, in cluding Tauug S'Ali's parang and a sumpltan. These were her trophies, the spoils of the campaign. His concluding act was to pack two of the empty oil tins with all the val uable lumps of auriferous quartz he could find where he shot the rubbish from tlie cave beneath the trees. On top of these lie placed some antimony ore, and Mir Jan. wondering why the salilli wanted the stuflT, carried the con signment to the waiting boat. Lieuten ant l'laydon, in command of the last party of sailors to quit the island, evi dently expected Mir Jan to accompany them, but Austruther explained that the man would await his return some time In June or July. S - Arthur Ileane found himself spec ulating 011 the cause of this extraor dinary resolve, but, steadfast to his policy of avoiding controversial mat ters, said nothing. A few words to the captain procured enough stores to keep the Mohammedan for six months at least, and while these were being landed the question was raised how best to dispose of the Dyaks. The commander wished to consult the convenience of his quests. "If we go a little out of our way and land them in Borneo," he said, "they will he hanged without troubling you further. If I take them to Singapore they will be tried on yoiir evidence and sent to penal servitude. Which is it to he?" It was Iris who decided. "I cannot hear to think of more lives being sacrificed," she protested. "Per haps if these men are treated merci fully and sent to their homes after some punishment their examplft may serve as a deterrent to others." So it was settled that way. The an chor rattled up to its berth, and the Orient turned her head toward Singa pore. As she steadily passed away in to the deepeidng azure the girl and her lover watched the familiar outlines of Rainbow island growing dim in the evening light. For a long while they could see Mir Jan's tall, thin figure motionless on a rock at the extremity of Europe point. Their hut. the reef, the ledge, came into view ns the cruis er swung round to a more northerly course. Iris had thrown an arm across her father's shoulders. The three were left alone Just then, and they were silent for mnny minutes. At last the flying mill's merged the solitary palm beyond the lagoon with the foliage on the cliff. The wide cleft of Prospect park grew less distinct. Mir Jau's white clothed i figure was lost in the dark background. The island was becoming vague, dreamlike, a blurred memory. "Robert," said the girl devoutly, "God has been very good to us. Do you remember this hour yesterday?" she murmured. "How we suffered from thirst; how the Dyaks began their sec- j ond a thick from the ridge; how you j climbed down the ladder and I fol lowed you? Oh. father, darling," she went on Impulsively, tlfhj ening her | grasp, "you will never know how brave he was; how enduring; how he risked all for me and cheered me to the end." | "I t! ink I urn beginning t ? under stand iij'.v," answered the shipowner, u verting his eyes lest Iris si) itti,l see the le.ira In them. Their Calvary was ended. they thought. Was It for hini to lead them again through the soi jw ful w ly? It was a heurtreu ling task that lay before him, a task from which 1 ,-i K. -l revolted. He refused even to i a l tempt it. The explanation of the shipowner's position was painfully simple. Being a daring yet shrewd flnaucier, he per ceived In the troubled condition of the far east a mnguiticeut opportunity to consolidate the trading influence of his , company. Me negotiated two big lians, j one of a sernlprlvate nature to equip docks and railways in the chief mari time province of China, the other of a more public character with the govern ment of .Japan. All his own resources, together with those of his principal di rectors and shareholders, were devoted to these objects. Contemporaneously he determined to stop paying heavy in surance premiums ou his fleet and make It self supporting on the well known mutual principle. His vessels were well equipped, well manned, replete with every modern im provement and managed with great commercial skill. In three or four years, given ordinary trading luck, he must have doubled his own fortune. No sooner were all his arrangements completed than three of his best ships went down, saddling his company with an absolute loss of nearly ?000,000 and seriously undermining his financial credit. A fellow director, wealthy and influential, resigned his seat ou the board and headed a clique of disap pointed stockholders. At once the fair sky became overcast. mr Anuur I't-itnt*s energy ana nuan cial skill might have enabled him to weather this unexpected gale were It not for the apparent loss of his beloved daughter with the crack ship of his line. Half frenzied with grief, he bade bis enemies do their worst and allow ed his affairs to get into hopeless con fusion while be devoted himself wholly to the search for Iris and her compan ions. At this critical Juncture Lord Ventnor again reached his side. His lordship possessed a large private for tune and extensive estates. He was prudent withal and knew how admi rably the shipowner's plans would de velop If given the necessary time. He offered the use of his name and money. He more than tilled the gap created by the hostile ex-director. People argued thut such a clever man, Just returning from the far east after accomplishing a public mission of some importance, must be a reliable guide. The mere cabled intelligence of his intention to Join the board restored confidence and credit. But there was a bargain. If Iris lived she must become the Countess of Ventnor. His lordship was weary of peripatetic lovemaking. It was high time he settled down in life, took an interest in the legislature and achieved a position in the world of affairs. lie had a chance now. The certain success of his friend's project, the fortunate "V'ou will all be paupers." completion of Ills own diplomatic un dertaking, marriage with a beautiful and charming woman?these items would consolidate his career. His heart was set ou Iris. He seized the Brst opportunity that preseuted itself to make Sir Arthur Deune acquainted with a decision al ready dreaded by the unfortunate ship owner. Iris must either abandon her Infatuation for Anstmther or bring about the ruin of her father. There was no meun. "If she declines to become Countess of Ventnor she can marry whom she likes, as you will all be paupers to gether." was the earl's caustic sum ming up. This brutal argument rather over shot the mark. The shipowner's face flushed with anger, and Lord Ventnor hastened to retrieve a false step. "I didn't exactly mean to put It that way, Deane, but my temper is a little short these days. My posltiou on board this ship is intolerable. As a matter of fair deallug to me you should put a stop to your daughter's attitude to ward Anstrutlier on the ground that her engagement is neither upproved of by you nor desirable under any cousld t ration." It may be assumed from this remark that even the earl's sardouic temper was ruttled by the girl's outrageous be havior. Nor was It exactly pleasant to him to note how steadily Anstrutlier advanced in the favor of every officer ou the ship. By tacit consent the court martial was tabooed, at nnv rate until the Orlcut reached Singapore. Every oue knew that the quarrel lay between Kobert and Ventnor, and it Is not to be wondered at If Iris' Influence alone were sutflclent to turn the scale In fa vor of her lover. The shipowuer refused point blank to Interfere in any way during the voy age. "You promised your co-operation In business even if we found that the Sir dar had gone down with all bands," be retorted bitterly. "Do you wish me to make my daughter believe she has come back into my life only to bring me irretrievable ruin?" "That appears to be the result, no matter how you may endeavor to dis guise it" "I thought the days were gone when a man would wish to marry a woman agaiust her will." "Nonsense! What does she know about it? The glamor of this island romance will soon wear off. It would be different if Austruther were able to maintain her even decently. He Is r.n absolute beggar, I tell you. Didn't he ship on your vessel us a steward? Take my tip, Deane. Tell him how matters stund with you, and he will cool oft." CHAPTER XVII. S1IR ARTHUR DEANE was sit ting alone in his cabin In a state of deep dejection when t_J he was aroused by a knock, and Robert entered. "Can you give me half an hour?" he asked. "I have something to say to you before we land." The shipowuer silently motioned him to a seat. onnoAnna Tela n?*/l m*rao.1# " ??. wuvci uo 1110 auu 111 j ncu, tVU" tlnued Anstruther. "I gathered from your words wheu we met on the Island that both you and Lord Ventnor re garded Iris as his lordship's promised bride. From your point of view the arrangement was perhaps natural and equitable, but since your daughter left Hongkong it happens that she and I have fallen In love with each other. No; please listen to me. I am not here to urge my claims on you. I won her fairly and Intend to keep her were the whole house of peers opposed to me. At this moment I want to tell you, her father, why she could never, even under other circumstances, mar ry Lord Ventnor." Then he proceeded to place before the astounded baronet a detailed his tory of his recent career. It was a sordid story of woman's perfidy twice told. It carried conviction in every sentence. At the conclusion Sir Arthur bowed his head between his hands. "I cannot choose but believe you," he admitted huskily. "Yet how came you to be so unjustly convicted by a tribunal composed of your brother of ficers?" "They could not help themselves. To acquit me meant that they discredited the sworn testimony not only of my colonel's wife, but of the civil bead of an important government mission, not to mention some bought Chinese evi dence." "But you are powerless now. You can hardly hope to have your case re vised. What chance Is there that your name will ever be cleared?" "Mrs. Costobell can do it if she will. The vagaries of such a woman are not to be depended on. If Lord Ventnor has cast her off her hatred may prove stronger than her passion. Anyhow, I should be the last man to despair C God's providence. Compare the con dition of Iris and myself today with our plight on the ledge!" The shipowner sighed heavily. "I hope your faith will be Justified. If it is not?the more likely thing to happen?do I understand that my daughter and you intend to get mar ried whether I give or withhold my sanction ?" Anstruther rose and opened the door. "I have ventured to tell you," he said, "why she should not marry Lord Vent nor. When 1 come to you and ask you for her, which I pray may be soon, it will be time enough to answer that question should you then decide to put It." It must be remembered that Robert knew nothing whatever of the older man's predicament, while the baronet, full of his own troubles, was In no mood to take a reasonable view of Anstruther's position. Thus, for a little while, these two were driven apart, and Anstruther dis dained to urge the plea that not many weeks would elapse before he would be a richer man than his rival. The chief sufferer was Sir Arthur Deane. Had Iris guessed how her father was tormented she would not have remain ed on the bridge, radiant and mirthful, while the gray haired baronet gazed with stony eyed despair at some memo randa which he extracted from his pa pers. "Ten thousand pounds!" he muttered. "Not a great sum for the millionaire financier. Sir Arthur Deane, to raise on his note of hand. A few months ago men offered me one hundred times the amount on no better security. And now to think that a set of jabbering fools In I sindon should so destroy my credit and their own; that not a bank will discount our paper unless they are assured Lord Ventnor has Joined (continued on next page.) Disease takes no summer vacation. If you need flesh and strength use Scott's Emulsion summer as in winter. Send for free sample. SCOTT * ROWNE, Chemists, 400-41$ Pearl Street, New York. 50c. and $ 1.00; all druggists.