The Washington times., 1911-03-30

ne Sdlu. NO" Sill Wv
i spoke Of a proposition moment
ago."
Yes; but first TG like a little infor-
nation. Haigh. who is this young lady
and how did YOU get mixed up in this
affair.""
Haigh told him briefly the story OF
- the last few davs. finishing with an In
troddctkon- to the Senorita Malone. Al
this Captain Hendry sat uV and began
to take notice.
WHATS the idea?' Jimmy asked.
What do they want with Malone
daughter. Mr HalGt::''
"As near as l can make out, they
plan to hold her es a threat over the
head of Malone, Ia force him out with
out tie fUrmalitv of an uprising"
rs that true?' ASKED the captain
testify, and Mr.. Arthur nodded affrma-
tion. "A dirty, lnw-Iived piece Of busi-
ness" cried HendLy. bringing his INST
pardon, mN dear. I knew your father,
miss, fought with him before he became
president We're friends no longer, and
that's why l side against him: but I'll
stand for nothing like this, YOU may de-
pend upon that! You hear me, Lazard?"
You can't help yourself. You're
bound hand and foot to our interests"
Nr. Arthur answered. Your moneys
paid to YOU already, and, sir, you'll
carry out your end Of the contract, IL
your words as good as you say"
"1'n do that, but not an inch beyond
the terms of my contract will / go. Re
member that! ] agreed to carry four
persons to San Diego, and that I'll do,
hut yoI'll not get that young lady of
this ship with my consent"
Captain. you're a man. cried Daniel.
"Shaker
You'll find you're mistaken" an
bounced Arthur, apparently in no way
put out. I'll see to that"
The captain snorted angrily. but Cur
tice poured oil upon the troubled waters
before the threatened outburst game.
Now as to my proposition, captain,
and vCu, MIR"
Arthur"
Thanks. This is the situation. then.
MIR. Arthur: Mr.. Haigh and I are both
here unwittingly. For my part, my bust
ness is with Anahunc and Ia as lief go
this way as another"
Then YOU did liei" interrupted
LaZard maliciouslv.
Be quiet, dog! l did not lie. go
TO Anahuac as correspondent for the
Dial. as a non-comhatant: but don't
think for a minute that I'll stop at any
thing If see a chance TO Illustrate your
plans. I'll admit that now. AS for you,
1.aZard, I'll kill you the minute YOU Set
foot on Anachuacan soil: that's a prom
iSe Now, Mr. Haigh, do YOU wish to
go back to New York;
II think I'd like tC get another suit
Of Clothes" admitted Daniel, ruefully
inspecting his torn and soiled garments
But II the 3enOrita goes TO San Diego.
through this dastardlv conspiracy"
And YOU senorita2"
The girl flushed and her eyes shone
with courage and resolve.
"Senor," she said firmly. II gather
that my father is I'm danger. My place,
IN 1lrh nv II ha
truly the quickest way TO reach him, let
US take our chances"
Very we'll, then. it seems We are all
of mind. This is my plan. Mr.. Ar
Mr.. Field, ! helleve?-wiE contract
10 leave Mr.. Haigh and myself alone
during the voyage. and to treat the
Senorlta Malone with courtesy and re-
rny way. When we arrive He
We'll. sir?" Arthur inquired with
ircnic politeness.
" Sufficient unto the day Mr.. Arthur.
Wen wait, and we shall see what we
shall see. Are we agreed?'
One moment What if VIC don't see
fit t. accept this brass-hound PROPOSE
lion--what then. Mr.. Curtice?'
Then" replied Curtice composedly-
then I shall be under the unpleasant
necessity Of taking YOU three rufflans
on deck tomorrow morning. giving you
your arms-and a fighting chance"
For the second time that evening he
succeeded IN startling MIR. Arthur out
Of his pose. The mans assumption, his
air, dropped from him as a mask, and
for moment 1t was IL another and
q weaker being stared at Curtice half
afrrighted, half disbeleving his SINGER
ity: , ..o,,.soa ana
you mean, sir, that you'll fight the three
Of us7''
Precisely. One hy one. of course.
And I'm a good shot
Vow, Lazard was not wanting in cour-
arrajo. senor." he cried delighted.
Refuse. then, and let me be the
hTSt-''
The Yleasure will be mine. I'm sure.
Jimmy murmured. And the prospect
inv Iiting. So YOU would die so soon, dog?
l gave %ou until We reached san Diego
you know"
Again Lazar1 Welded to Arthur, chok-
Ing hack an enraged nutburst at mo-
ton Of the mans hand.
MIR. CurtCC, | would that you were
with US. not against Us: there is some
thing Unique. fascinating, about your
ccpper-riVatcd nerve. Shut up, Jose!
Senior. we accept. l speak for myself
and my companions. Oh, yes, do, |
Jose. you don't want to harbor any
illusions about Your standing here"
CurtiCe bowed his gratitude
"HcnArN, old friend I'm tired-worn |
out. let us make the senorita comfort |
able. and then give me to drink, and |
let's 20 bed
CHAPTER VI