CHAPTER I .-- A Mystery Of The Storm.
"What a fearful night, Bob!" "Yes, mother; it's about the worst storm of the season," replied Bob Cromwell, as he entered the seaside cottage and shook the water from his cap.

"It will go hard on any vessel near the coast.

The wind is rising to a perfect gale.

Just listen to it sing." There was no need to listen.

The storm was so violent one could scarcely hear aught else.