and a leader in his community. If
this fortunate strike was going to leave him well off, clearly she must
make the best of him.

"You're a lucky man. I hope you know you don't deserve a girl like
Moya," she told him as she shook hands.

"I know it, all right. Can you tell me who does?" he flung back, with a
gay insouciant smile.

At that moment Ned Kilmeny stepped out upon the hotel porch. Lady Jim
nodded toward him.

"Perhaps," his cousin conceded. "But in this little old world a man
doesn't get what he deserves."

"I see he doesn't. Ned is a better man than you."

"Yes," he admitted.

Captain Kilmeny, coming down the porch steps, saw in a flash what had
happened. He came forward with the even stride and impassive face that
seldom deserted him. In two sentences Lady Farquhar told him the facts.

"You lucky dog," he said to his cousin as their hands gripped.

Jack had never liked him better than in this moment when he was giving
up so cheerfully the thing he wanted most in the world.

"It isn't always the best man that wins, captain. I take off my hat to
the better men who have tried and failed. Perhaps it may be a comfort to
them to know that I'm the man that needs her most."

The captain turned to Moya. "So you've found that good hunting already,"
he said to her in a low voice.

"Yes, I think I have ... I'm sure of it, Ned." Her eyes were full of
tender sympathy for him. She wished she could tell him how much she
admired his fine spirit.

"God keep you happy," he said wistfully.

Jack joined them and slipped Moya's arm into his. "Amen to that,
captain. And since Jack Kilmeny has been appointed deputy on the job I'm
going to see your wish comes true."

Moya looked at her lover and smiled.

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Nine Splendid Novels by
WILLIAM MacLEOD RAINE

THE PIRATE OF PANAMA

A tale of old-time pirates and of modern love, hate and adventure.
The scene is laid in San Francisco on board _The Argus_ and in
Panama. A romantic search for the lost pirate gold. An absorbing
love-story runs through the book.

_12mo, Cloth, Jacket in Colors. Net $1.25._

THE VISION SPLENDID

A powerful story in which a man of big ideas and fine ideals wars
against graft and corruption. A most satisfactory love affair
terminates the story.

_12mo, Cloth, Illustrated. Net $1.25._

CROOKED TRAILS AND STRAIGHT

A story o