Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-03

scious self of Leopard the recollection that he
there for grim and certain purpose that of d1scov-
ering nations weapon of strength.
We cautiously gathered information to fortify
in our mission and learned something of the habits
of the United States officers of the plant, all of whom
found unapproachabe. The men who worked in
that terrifying place where danger a constant
companion were sober, industrious, and carefully
lected. Mind you, do not say that we who had
anything bribery; tell you tried to find
whose tongue, in hospitality glow, would
wag freely. some other who was prone to be loqua-
cious yet another who had willingness to betray
for Jury, fancied real. Yet of all the men
the reserve not susceptible, and grant
you it is truly American trait.
A T last moonlit night made a reconnais-
u sance of the reserve. Rowing boat along
the deeper shadows of the shore line where the trees
hung low and still above the laggard inland surf, we
gained the shore. We discovered an old abandoned
road leading outside the reservation which
barred as we barred the trenches in the Spanish
paign with wires that carried sharpened barbs
where horse and foot to grief and heaped them
selves upon their slain. We could not penetrate far
that night; but the way opened
The following day there regatta the
lake from which we dared not be absent. To win
paltry cup those Americans raced motorboats cost
ing soldiers lifetime pay and the waters were alive
with craft of every kind. We were invited among
others, to make up launch party, and in roomy
boat turned through the maze, where Leopard caught
sight of Lucille and waved familiar greeting. l
heard an exclamation and thought some in her
boat had called. could not all the faces that
surrounded her. and our launch crossing the course
rapidly to clear the course for the starters gun,
dropped Lucile's boat from sight.
THE night of the regatta guests of
yacht club. We arrived late, our launch having
suffered mishap to it's eng ne and passing into the
brilliantly lighted reception hall for the moment
dazzed. There were men in summer garb and such
an array of handsome may be
where outside of France save in America. In one OF
these groups and facing stood Lucille. A most
tonishing thing happened She did not advance to
us a become stared direct
at Leopard as if studying him. At least that the
impression received at the instant. Leopard did not
appear to notice and crossed quickly to her, extend
ing both hands, of which she accepted and they
moved away, she talking with unusual brillance and
charm.
Il have never been able to account to myself for
the feeling of danger to enterprise that passed
that evening, as | lotered here and there
talking or listening to the chatter of those near at
hand. 1t may be that was nervous to the point of
apprehension, and it seemed to that wherever
Villalon and passed we caught new look in the
eyes of those around not unfriendly, mind you,
only curious If we sat the veranda the converse
ton dropped to a lower pitch; if we strolled along
the graveed walks beneath the soft rays of the Jap
aneSe lanterns those passed turned to look at
1T affected me to such an extent that led Villa
lon to a secluded spot and voiced my anxiety. 1t
is time for us to act said For some reason feel
The glow of Villalon's cigarette showed how Wig
orously he thinking CASTOR, he finally
swered, you right. When shall it be-
- Daybreak.' | said should find in the woods
behind the reservation. Let find Leopard and
make departure.
Our comrades musical laughter attracted us to
an arbor. where found him with Mademoiselle
Lucille. With them stroed back to the club
house, and when opportunity offered carried him
away and told him of fears and plans. l
that he disconnected.
81 WISH he said, YOU had not been compelled
to make your plans suddenly. He pursed his
lips and went on I've made appointment go
bass-castng with Mademoselle Lucille at four o'clock
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