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with evident tenderness. Then he turn
ed to the man. Senior Francisco Pao-
Ia" said he.
Francisco Paola puzzled me at that
first meeting nearly as much as he did
later. His thin form was dressed in a
dandifed manner that was almost ludi-
crous. and the fellows affectation was
something amazing. Somewhat older
than his bewitChing sister. his features
were not without a sort Of effeminate
beauty, of which he seemed fully aware.
At once L conceived him to be a mere
popinjay, and had no doubt he would
prove brainless and well-nigh insuffera-
bic. But Dom Miguel introduced PaOla
with grave courtesy and showed him so
much Difference that 1 could not well be
uugraciOus to the young dandy. More
over, he had a stronger claim to my toll
Grafton: he was Lesba's brother
Scarcely were these introductions com
plete when another lady entered the
ROOM She gave a slight start at sight
OF ne, and then advanced gracefully to
Dom Miguel's side.
MY daughter, Mr.. Harcliffe; Senhora
label de Mar" said ne, and gave me
curious glance that I could not under
stand
l looked at Madam label and lowered
my eyes before the cold and penetrat-
ing stare I encountered She was hand
some enough, this woman; but her fea-
lures, however regular were repellent
because of their absolute lack of ex-
pression-a lack caused by repression
more than want of mobility Her face
seemed carved of old ivory. Even the
great eyes were impenetrable, rejecting
nothing of the emotions that might
dwell within. 1 found myself shivering,
and although / sincerely tried to be
agreeable to Dom MigueIs daughter,
the result was little more than farcicai-
My sudden appearance in the house
hold had evidently caused Madam la
bel surprise; perhaps it annoyed her, as
well. But she drew ne to q seat beside
her and piled me with questions which
1 was at a loss how to answer, in view
of the supposedly private nature of my
mission to Brazil InwardIy I blamed
Dom Miguel for not telling me how far
this daughter and his guests were in
his confidence; but before I blundered
more than a few aimless sentences
light voice interrupted us and Francisco
PaOla leaned over Madam Labels chair
with a vapid compliment on the lady's
charms and personal appearance that
was fairly impairment ia its fiippancy.
The look she gave him would have
siIenced an ordinary man; but Senior
Francisco smiled at her frown, took the
fan from her hand. and welded 1t in a
mincing manner, and poured into her
unwilling ears flood of nonsense that
Of he q
ton.
Dom Miguel came to my relief by re-
questing me TO take the younger lady in
TO dinner, and to my surprise Madam
label took Paola's arm without sp-
parent reluctance and followed US to the
dining ROOM -lfsf
The repast would have been. I fsar.
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Yes the cause has many true adhe-
rents. and I notified our people to ex-
pect an American gentleman on the
Castina and to forward him TO me in
safety. They knew, therefore. that you
came to assist the Revolution. and it
would have been strange, indeed, had
the royaHsts been able to interfere with
you
Your party is more powerful than Il
had expected" remarked. thinking of
my several narrow escapes from arrest
we are only powerful because the
enemy is weak" answered Dom Miguel.
with a sigh Neither side is ready for
combat or even an open rupture. II is
now the time Of intrigue, of plot and
counterpart, Of petty conspiracies and
deceits. These would discourage any
honest heart were not the great Cause
behind 1t aIl-were not the struggle FOR
freedom and our native land, But come;
you are weary Let me show you TO
your room. Robert Harcliffe.'
He dwelt upon the name with seeming
tenderness, and l began to understand
why my father and my stern Uncle
Nelson had both learned to love this
kindly natuTed gentleman of Brazil.
He led me through cool and spacious
passages to a coy room on the ground
floor. which, he told me, connected by
door with his study or work room
Il fear my trunks have been seized by
the government r said I, and then re-
lated TO him the details of my arrest
and the assassination of the police lieu
tenant.
He listened to my story calmly and
without interruption; but when IL was
finished he said:
All VIII be reported TO me this
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rather stupid. but for Senior Francis
cos ceaseless chatter. To my great
disappointment the donzeIla Lesba. Pao-
IA appeared exceedingly shy, and could
scarce recognize in her my eager cues
toner Of the afternoon De Pintrs. In
deed. CourteousIy endeavored TO draw
the ladies into q general conversation;
but his daughter was cold and unrespon-
sive. and the host himself appeared to be
in a thoughtful mood. For my part. I
was glad to have the fop moBopoltze the
conversation. while I devoted my atten-
tion to the silent girl beside me: but
IL was evident that general feeling OF
relief prevailed when the ladies returned
70 the drawing room and left Us 10 our
cigars and wine.
When the servants had been dismissed
and we three men were alone, Dom
Miguel addressed me with unrestrained
frankness
I suppose you know little Of our rev
olutionary movement. Mr.. Harclifre.' he
began.
Very little. indeed" I responded
briefly.
1T dates back for several years, but
pOrtance. Gradually our people. OF AL
degrees. have awakened to the knowI-
edge that they must resist the tyranny
OF the imperial government, with its
horde Of selfish and INSCRIPTIONS re-
tainers. The Emperor Is honest enough
but weak. and his advisers leave him no
exercise of his OWL royal will. Spurred
by the nations distress, the Revolution
has at last taken definite form. and at
present centres in me. But as our
strength grows our danger increases
The existing government, knowing itself
threatened, has become keen TO ferTet
out our secrets and to discover the lead
ers OF the Cause, that they may crush
all with one blow" He paused and
Kicked the ash from his cigar with q
thoughtful gesture. For this, and
many another reason, I need the S.
sistance OF a secretary whom I may
trust implicitly-who viii, II need bs,
die rather than betray my confidence"
1 glanced hesitatingly at the man
opposite me- It seemed strange that
Dom Miguel should speak Of these per
sonsl matters before a third party
Paola was trying to balance a SPOON
HPOA tne SoBe OF nus BfaSSs he met nay
gaze with the usual vacant smile upon
his face. yet in the instant I caught a
gleam in his eye 80 shrewd and compre-
neEsive that il positively startled me.
Instantly his face was shroudsd in q
cloud of smoke from his cigar, and whsu
IL cleared away the idiotic Ieer that ap-
peared upon his countenance indicated
anything rather than intelligence.
Dom Miguel looked from one to the
other of Us and smiled
Perhaps / should tell you" said he.
earnestly. that no man Is higher In
our counsels or more thoroughly es-
teemed by all classes of patriots than
Francisco Paola- You may speak In his
presence with entire freedom
At this the pOpiHjay twisted the end
of his moustache and bowed with mock
dignity. 1 stared at him with an aston
ishment tinged with disgust His eyes
were now CLASSY and his gaze vacuous.
The eternal smile expressed merely stu
pidity and conceit-
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CHAPTER "
THE CHIEFTAN-

T~7IE PROVINCE of Matte Crosse
is very beautiful. the. resi-
dences reminding one greatly Of
ItEss31Ni English country estates, ex-
- cept that their architecture is
on the stif Portuguese order.
At least a haIf-miIe separated the
scattered mansions from one another.
and the grounds were artisticaIly
planned and seemingly well cared for
At this season the rich, luxuriant foil
age Of Brazil was at its best. and above
all broOded a charming air of peace,
that was extremely comforting after
my late exciting experiences. We met
few people on the way, and these were
peasants. who touched their hats re-
spectfully as We passed.
We had driven some FIVE miles. when
we came to an estate rather more ex-
tensive than its neighbors. for the hedge
Of blooming cactus that divided the
grounds from the roadway ran in an
unbrOken line as far as the eye could
reach
However, we came to a gateway at
last and turned into the grounds, where
magnificent trees shaded a winding
drive ascending to the fine old man
sion of de Plntra-
A man stood upon the porch shading
his eyes with his hand and gazing at
Us as We approached When l aIighted
from the cart he came down the steps to
meet me, bowling very courteously, and
giving my hand a friendly pressure No
other person was in sight, and the red
cart had disappeared around the corner
of the house
You are welcome, sir" he said. in a
quiet but most agreeable voice. You
come from my friend Nelson Harcline7
That was my thought" He paused to
give me a keen look. and then suniIed-s
sweet. winning smile sucA as I have
seldom seen ~Ahl may you not be a
Harciiffe yourself? Your features seem
quite familiar. But, pardon me. sir; 1
have not introduced myself. 1 am Mig
uel de Pintra"
/ fear I stared at him with somewhat
rude intentness. for Dom Miguel was a
man TO arouse interest IN any behOlder
Tall. spare. but not ungracefuI, his
snow-white hair and beard made strong
contrast with his bronzed features His
eyes, soft and gentle in expression. were
black His smile, which was not fire.
quent, disclosed a line of even, white
teeth. His dress was a suit Of plain,
well-fitting black. supplemented by ire
prOachable linen. Taken altogether,
Dom Miguel appeared a model of the old
school OF gentiity, which may be as
quickly recognized in Brazil as in Eng
land. France or America Indeed, it
seemed an absurdity to connect this emf
nently respectable parsonage with revo-
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SYNOPSIS

II oBERT HARCLIFFE. fresh from
college and a member Of a firm
in New Orleans, of which his
Uncle Nelson is the head, is sent by this
uncle to Brazil TO act as private secre-
tary and confidential companion to Dom
Miguel de Pintra, head Of the revolution
airy movement against Dom Pedro Dom
Miguel had been good customer of the
Harcliffes', and he and the elder mem
bers OF the firm were fast friends.
Liking the prospect of adventure. Robert
consented to go.
On the voyage he encountered Val
cOUr, a spv sent by the Emperor Of
Brazil. who knew that the American
secretary was expected. This spy had
decided that Robert was the person for
whom he was looking and had planned
TO make way with him
But. the American cleve Y threw him
of the scent and reached Rio in safety.
There he was. however. arrested, but
on the way to the police headquarters
his captoT was murdered by Police Ser
geant Marco. a revolutiOnist. and he
was allowed to escape.
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It is astonishing to what an extent
this encounter aroused my enthusiasm
for the Cause Heretofore L had re-
garded it rather impersonally. as an af-
far in which l had engaged at the re-
quest of my good uncle But now that
/ had met this feIlow-conspirator and
gazed into the enohSutiug depths of her
eyes. I was tremendously eager to prove
my devotion to the cause Of freedom.
True, 1 had seen the girl but a few
moments. Even her name was IN
known to me. But she was a rebel:
Francisco. her brother, was q rebel:
and Dom Miguel permitted her to call
him uncle" Very good; very good, in
deedi
When 1 returned to my room was
surprised to find my trunks there. they
having arrived in some mysterious way
during my brief absence.
1 dressed for dinner and found my
way to the drawing room. where my
host-ory my employer. rather-was con-
versing with a lady and gentleman.
There was no reason nv heart should
give that bound to warn me: no one
could fail to recognize that slender,
graceful figure. although it was now en-
veloped in dainty folds of soft white
MULE But she had no intention of al
lowing her chance meeting to stand
for formal introduction. and as Dom
Miguel presented me she shot a demure
yet merry glance at me from beneath
her long lashes that might readily have
effected my conquest had I not already
surrendered without discretion.
THE Senhoritn Lesba PaoIa-" an
nounced de Pintra. speaking the name
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And there I sat upon fallen tree
trunk for Two weary hours, wonder
ing what would happen next, and wish
ing with all my heart had never ven
tured into this intFigUe-ridden country.
But at the end of that time heard the
rattle of a wagon and the regular beat
Of = horses feet
Peering from my refuge. I discerned a
red cart slowly approaching over the
road that wound between the railway
track and the forest 1t was driven by
a sleepy Brazilian boy in a loose white
blouse and a wide straw hat.
AZ he arrived opposite me I stepped
out and hailed him
Are you from Dom Miguel de Pin.
tra?' I asked
He nodded
II am the American he is expecting,
I continued. and climbed to the seat be-
side him. He showed no surprise at
my action, nor. indeed. any great in
terest IN the meeting. but as soon as I
was seated he whipped up the horse.
which developed unexpected speed, and
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I turned to Dom Miguel. who graveIy
awaited my reply.
Sir" said I, you are my fathers
old friend. My uncle. who was my
fathers partner and is now my own as
s0ciate in business. sent me to you with
the injunction to serve YOU to the best
of my ability This, by the way of graf
itude for many favors shown our house
by you in the days when a friend count
ed largely for success. Being an Amer
lean, I love freedom Your cause shall
be my cause while I remain with you
OF my power to serve you there may be
question; but my loyalty you need
never Doubt
Dom Miguel reached across the table
and grasped my hand warmly Paola
poured himself a glass Of wine and
drank TO me with a nod Of his head
when first I saw you said de Pin
ira with emotion, I knew We had
gained a strong ally. and God knows
We need trustworthy friends at this
juncture. The great Revolution, which
is destined some day to sweep Brazil
from Para to Rio Grande do Sui, is now
In my keeping. In my possession are
papers HAeEeiu are llsCflOSQ Eue names
Of the patriots who have Joined our
Cause; to me has been intrusted the
treasure accumulated for years to en-
able US to carry out our plans. Even
those plans-carefUlIy formulated and
known but to a few Of my associates,
the trusted. leaders-aTe confided to my
care I cannot risk q betrayal that
would inperil the Revolution itself and
destroy all those concerned in it, by en-
plOying for a secretary a Brazilian, who
might become a spy of Dom Pedro. or
be frightened by threats and impFis-
onment"
Leaning forward, he regarded me ear
nestly. His eyes. so gentle in repose.
now searched my own with fierce in
tensity.
Il cannot even trust my own house
hold ne whispered; those nearest and
dearest have been suspected of treason
TO the Cause There are spies every
where, of both sexes, among the lowly
ard the gentle So I accept your ser
vices. Robert Harcliffe, and thank you
in the name of the Revolution"
1t was rather theatric, but 7 could
not question the sincerity of his speech
and it succeeded in impressing me
with the gravity Of my new position
Come" said Paols. breaking the
tense pause. let US rejoin the ladies'"
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Five minutes later he was at the pi-
ano. caroling a comic ditty, and I again
wondered what element this seemingly
brazen and hollow vessel might contain
that could win the respect OF a man like
Miguel de Pintra- Evidently I must, TO
some extent, CLEAN a Nehnite knowledge
of the Revolution and It's advocates
through a process of absorption This
would require time, as well as personal
contact with Dom Miguel and his con-
freres. and my only hope of mastering
the situation lay in a careful study OF
each parsonage I met and a cautious
resistance of any temptation to judge
them hastily. Nevertheless, this mock
ing. progressive Francisco Paola had
from the first moment OF his acquaint-
ance become an astounding puzzle 10 me.
and 50 far 1 could see no Indication OF
any depths to his character that could
explain the esteem IN which he was
held by the chief
But now his sisters sweet, upturned
face drew me to her side. and / straight
way forgot to dwell upon The problem
CONTINUED NEXT SUNDAY
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II was a long and dreary ride as We
= mounted the grade leading TO the table
lands Of the interior. Yet the country
was beautifully green and peaceful IN
der the steady glare of the sun. and
gradually my distress passed away and
left me more composed
Neither the passengers nor trainmen
paid the slightest attention to me, and
although at first I looked for arrest at
every station where We halted. there
was no indication that the police Of Rio
had discovered my escape and flight.
Night came at last. and I dOzed 1T
fully during the long hours. although
still too nervous for sound sleep. We
breakfasted at a way station and
couple Of hours later. as 1 was gazing
thoUghtfulIy ont the window. the con-
ductOr aroused me by settling into the
seat at my side. He was short. pudgy
individual. and wheezed automatically
with every breath
Il received a telegram at the last
station he confided TO me, choking
and coughing between the words 1t
instructs me to arrest an American
senior travelling 10 Cuyaba- Have you
seen him?''
I shivered. and stared back into his
dull eyes
All I thought not" he continued,
with a short laugh 1T is not the first
telegram they have sent this trip from
Rio. you know; but / cannot find the
fellow anywhere aboard. Do you won
der? How can I be expected to distin-
guish an American from a Brazilian?
Bah! I am not of the police"
began TO breathe again The con
ductor nudged my ribs with his elbow
These police will perhaps be at the
station Cuyaba is the next stop. But
we viii slow up. presently. at a curve
near the edge OF the forest. Were / the
American. and aboard this train. I
would get out there and wait among the
trees in the forest until Dom MigueTs
red cart comes along. But, al de min,
the American is not hereI Eli? Thank
God for i'll But 1 must leave, SEN
her. Good day 10 you"
He hustled away, and at once I seized
my traveliug-bag and slipped out to the
back platform We slowed I'D at the
curve a moment later. and I sprang TO
the ground and entered the shade Of a
group Of trees that marked the edge Of
the little forest.
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I
nearly threw me from my seat
k5FsfifiS The sergeant aIighted and as
ssz&zzO sisted me to follow him
We were at q deserted crossing. and
the buildings of the city lay scattered a
quarter Of a mile away.
Take this flag, senior The engineer
win stop to let you aboard. Farewell.
and kindly convey my dutiful respects
to Dom Miguel.
As the wagon rolled away the train
came gliding from the town. and I step
ped between the tracks and waved the
flag as directed The engineer slowed
down. stopped a brief instant. and 1
scrambled aboard as the train recovered
speed and moved swiftly away.
For the present, at least, I was safe
Quite unobtrusively I seated myself
in the rear end Of the passenger coach
and gazed from the window as we rush
ed along, vainly endeavOring TO still the
nervous beating of my heart and to col
ieCt and centre my thoughts upon the.
trying situation in which 1 found my
self Until the last hour 1 had been
charmed with my mission to Brazil, i'm
agining much pleasure in acting as sec
rotary to a great political leader en-
gagged in a struggle for the freedom Of
his country The suggestion of dan
ger my post involved had not frightened
me, nor did IT even now; but I shrank
from the knowledge that cOld-blooded
assassination was apparently Of little
moment to these cOnspirators. In less
than two hours after landing at Rio I
found myself fleeing from the police,
with a foul and revolving murder fast
ened upon me in the name of the revo-
luton! Where would it ali end2 Did
Uncle Nelson thoroughly realize the ter
rible nature OF the political plot into
which he had so calmly thrust me?
Probably not But already I knew that
Brazil was 2 dangerous country and
sheltered a hot-headed and violent peo-
nile
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RESENTLY the wagon slowed
up. stopping with Jerk that
nearly threw me from my seat
The sergeant aIighted and as
sisted me to follow him
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JAMES SHEVLIN'S Def.
VIII Give 81 900 TO Charity n It Can BE
Proved He DID Not Vote for Mcclellan.

James Shevlin. who is making des-
perate fight to retain control of the Demo-
cratic organization in the Second, Eleventh
and Twelfth districts in Brooklyn, and thus
keep his place as a State committeeman,
reappeared yesterday in the old Will
loughby street auction room and had a
confab with some Of the foes of Senator
P. H. McCarren, whose regime extends over
the remaining eighteen Assembly districts
in the county and who expects to recap
ture two of the others on primary day.
The late Hugh McLaughlin's former chief
of staff expressed much indignation over
a recent statement of ex-senator Walter
c. Burton that he (Shevlin) had voted for
Low in the last municipal campaign.
Il voted" Mr.. Shevlin said, for the en-
tire regular Democratic ticket. except
Edward M. circuit, and l will give 5000
to charitable institution II any one can
prove that did not vote for Mcclellan
Bird s. Coler was one Of the callers at
the auction room, but he declared his visit
was not political. He begged the, reporters
to put him on the shelf and leave. him there,
Incident to his primary fight in the
Twenty first Assembly district Magistrate
Henry Furlong yesterday applied to SUI
preme Court Justice Garretson to have
the names of $500 alleged illegal voters
stricken from the enrolment lists. The
hearing was postponed until to-day. Magis-
trats Furlong alleges that the names he
wants removed are those OF men who are
either dead or have moved from the dis
trict, or who never had any residence
there.
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fractured skull. taken 10 Gouverneur Hospital; II
- believed that ne win die
BABRA, CLARA, 7 years old. Of i6+ Mott street.;
hurt while playing In street; taken 10 ST. Vlnccnts
Hospital with fractured skull. Hospital suthori'
ties say she will die.
NURELLI, VINCENT. s years old, Of i75 Mulberry
street: skun fractured taken to ~. Vinccnts Hos
pital. where II II said he win die.
DurANTE. EpoENiO. 80 years old. OF oif Seventh
avenue; Commissions Oh head and body: taken to
Gouverneur Hospital. where " In said that his re.
covery is unlikely.
WOLFE, PIErRo, years old. OF ISL Mott street.
injuries Of face and hands: taken to 81. Vinccnt's
Hospital.
VUArTRuccI. EuuEsIo. ~ years old OF los Grand
street. left leg broken taken to ST. Vcent's Hos
pital.
MAORI. GIUsEppR. 81 years old. Of 2o2 Grand
street. Commissions Of the body: taken 10 81. VIM
cents Hospital.
SASpo. PAsQuALE. II years old. of III Mulberry
street. decorations Of the hands, face and body;
taken to st. ylncents Hospital.
SHEA. THoAfAs, patrolman. Third precinct. lacera-
ton OF the hands: taken TO Gouverncur Hospital
BURNS. EpwARp. % years old, Of 1923 First ave-
nue. Commissions Of the body; taken 10 Gouycfncur
Hospital.
Dupng. GEORGE. 81 years old Of Engine Com.
pany IS, iAcerated hands; taken 70 Gouvcrneur
Hospital.
Besides those taken to the hospitals about
a score were treated for minor wounds and
sent home.
One man, name unknown, is reported
missing among the ruins,