Part 47 (2/2)
Mascola drew in his breath sharply
”That daan ”She is a----”
Bandrist slid fro about the table
”Keep your tongue still,” he gritted as he towered over the Italian
”You talk too much”
Mascola started from his chair, but there was a look in Bandrist's eyes whichs If Bandrist was a fool about a woman, as that to him? He could not afford to quarrel with the islander Not yet
”How did Peters know they were co here?” he asked after a moment
”He didn't,” Bandrist answered shortly ”But it is only natural that they should co the north shore of the island Your men failed to drive them off”
Mascola flushed
”My men did drive theo they returned with other boats I will drive those off too”
Bandrist sed ”To-night is a tio down and join your fleet at once, keep a close watch and if the speed-boat does not arrive within a half-hour, let me know immediately”
Mascola oose-neck,” he said ”I sent Rossi round to join him The _Fuor d'Italia_ lies in the little cove beyond”
Bandrist's blue eyes flashed ”I can tend to that,” he exclai with my business”
”It's edly ”Gonzolez is becoer”
Bandrist walked slowly to theand stared out into the fog When he faced about an automatic shone dully in his hand
”Do as I tell you,” he ordered quietly ”And do it quick”
Mascola's face purpled Still he et,” he said thickly, ”that there are others who know besides you andhappens to me at Diablo there is one ill tell what he knows I have seen to that”
Bandrist's fingers tightened on the revolver Then he slowly replaced it in his pocket The Italian , but it was best to take no unnecessary chances Mastering his anger at Mascola's insubordination, Bandrist walked again to the table
”Perhaps you are right,” he said pleasantly ”Let us go on to the goose-neck”
When Gregory returned to the _Richard_ with Slade and Hawkins he found dickie Lang huddled close beside the cru softly as she listened to the whispered words of the little Mexican