The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-31
CHAPTER ".
The House of ulloa.

Inc mouse OF UllOd.
When l returned to my lodgings
found Martin waiting for me. He was
pacing up and down the long gallery
facing the courtyard. and appeared to'be
very much agitated about something.
What is it?" 1 asked, throwing my
self down on a bench.
Hush Max. Do not talk so loud. for
we might be overheard he said, in a
hoarse whisper. as he sat down beside
me, and glanced cautiously about him.
Il have kept check rein upon my
tongue ever since I've been in this
country" I replied, somewhat lima
turedly.
And it's well that you have" he con-
tinued. You ought 70 know that no
American is safe here. The breach be-
tween the United States and the gov
! eminent here is widening every day. We
are hated for what we nave done III the
past, and for what we're likely to do in
the future
! Yes, and 1 don't care much" I an
swered. 1.-The government IS rotten. II
| had not been waiting here on this bust
ness I've half promised TO undertake.
and which, so far appears 10 be of
/
/ ture. I would have Joined the Liberals
| long ago. Do you suppose you could
get me a permit to pass the lincs2"
I Will try" he replied. Il have some
Influence with the officers, and believe
that can manage it. 1t might be best
for you TO leave the city. believe that
you are suspected of being a spy. and
that your movements are watched"
We'll" 1 said. IF anyone has been
watching me he has not gained much
! information for his palms,
Possibly not, but there was a monk
at the hospital this morning." explained
Martin.
started a iittle-p-obably from sur
prise.
He was one OF those crafty. fanatical
fellows who serve the church as a dog
would serve his master" he continued.
Il would HAYES thought nothing of il if
he had not first recognized me. calling
me by name, and then mentioned You
BY name as my friend"
What did he want to know about
meE asked. wondering how it hap
pened that my name was known TO a
devotee of the church.
That is it, replied Martin. "He
seemed to want information regarding
you; asked me what you were doing
how long you We're going to remain In
the city, and If you had acquaintance
here
"Oh. he wanted to know all this. did
he?" I asked.
Yes, and more, too" replied Martin
i did not give him much satisfaction
1 told him l knew little about Won. and
nothing of your business, which is true
enough. ! told him l thought you had
no business, and that you would leave
the city as soon as II was safe for YOU
to DO so. l believe, though, my answer
did not satisfy him, and he has some
doubts about my telling him the truth '
What information you gave him
could not be very satisfactory" [ said
I could hardly answer the questions Ia
asked myself / do mot know that
am here for any purpose. though l did
think / had business in coming here.
don't suppose the fellow is worth no
dcing; he's some poor. misguided devil
no doubt, who has seen me and become
curious TO know what l am doing"
You may do as you please about
taking the warning l have given Won
replied Martin. gravely Il only men.
toned it so as 10 put you on your guard
Coming as you have, an agent for ,
political faction. il Is not strange n
this land Of spies and traitors. If voul
mission is already suspected, If not. IT
fact, known
Who accuses me of coming here a
the agent Of a political faction?" I de
mandeG
'Oh, do not know as anyone does
replied Martin, only it is reasonable +
believe So
I do not think So 1 said. Il hav
done nothing to warrant such a supDo
sition. AS I have said, have no busl
ness here"
Then 1t will be easy to invent som
charge against you. If you do not know
what you ere staying here for yo-
might, at least. be staying here for yo
health"
My health.' exclaimed.
Martin smiled. as well he might. 70
my physical appearance would hav
given the lie TO any statement from m
that I was staying In Mexico In orde
TO recuperate.
wen, you could hardly say you wer
travelling for pleasure-not here, at an
rate. lie replied.
Il will hold my tongue" l said, "an
try to be above suspicion. But who
! the monk? Did you get his name?"
1T seems as though | had seen hin
? but cannot tell where. He Is a Fran
ciscan-an active partisan. as 1 Shout
! Judge, and goes by the name Of Fra
Ignominlus."
'Frk Ignominius." ] repeated afte
! him. but 1 knew no one by that name.
D We went into dinner together, and tn
I subject was dropped, If not entirely for
? gotten by both of u.s. for the time beina
= As soon as we had dined Martin ex
cused himself on the plea that his dutie
Y at the hospital demanded his presenc
e there.
I Il warn you 10 be on your guard an
> look out for that monk, for you wi
e meet him sooner or later" ne whispere
q In my ear. as we parted.
assured him that 1 would be on th
!. watch for his friend. the priest, bu