But Admiral Henshaw's young and pretty wife is not to be blamed for allowing a boyish midshipman to stroll with her as her escort." "Whew!" whistled Dave Darrin under his breath.

"So Dan has been running it blind again?
Oh, Belle, it's a shame! I'm heartily sorry that we've been here to witness the poor old chap's Waterloo." "So am I," admitted Belle.

"But the harm that has been done is due to Dan's own blindness.

He should learn to read ordinary signs as he runs." No wonder Dan Dalzell's face had gone gray and ashy.

For the time being he was feeling keenly.