THE GOLD-SEEKERS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 8618, 9 May 1906, Page 4

THE GOLD -SEEKERS.

A STORY OF NEW ZEALAND AND SOUTH AFRICA. (By KOIIAU.) Author of "Kereatna." "Tho Last Voyage of the Ohio," "What's in a Name/ etc. [ALL RIfIHTS RtcSEKVZD.] SOOK I!!Eke Land of Qplur.

look forward to in the future, his existence had been almost unbearable. The spontaneous act of a moment lifted the dead weight of despair that had depressed his spirits for long days and nights. A ray of hope that he might 6ome day prove to Agatha he was not the dishonourable coward that she, in her anger, had called him, was lighted in his breast. His spirits, so long depressed, rose with a bound; be thought nothing of the danger lurking beneath the water's placid surface. "Courage, Miss Lancaster!" he cried, confidently. "We are nearly across, the water is already getting shallower." ■With buoyant steps he pushed his way through the giant bulrushes, left the water, and entered a narrow path between the dense thickets of bamboo. The subtle touch, betraying her womanly dependence on him, sent the blood coursing through his veins. " Are they all across?" " Yes, thank God !" she exclaimed, giving a sigh of relief when she^aw her Father leave the water in -safety; " Now you must put me down, I can walk quite easily." "Not yet," cried Jack; he would have joyfully carried her all day for the chance of another mute appeal. "We must get on the hard ground first. Here! Pambana, you lead the way."