***** At sundown Spurlock was brought aboard and put into cabin 2, while Ruth was assigned to cabin 4, adjoining. It moved a trifle, stepping back and lifting an arm to rub the sleeve against the glass. \" He took his milk and cookies to bed. " "Beast!" For a little while they manoeuvred around the table. A pair of long-lashed blue eyes studied them both as she slowly brought her hands down to rest by her sides. " "I am not unprotected," rejoined the poor woman; "there's some one at the window.