The Washington times., 1911-04-19
THE TIMES DAILY SERIAL STORY
Milady of the Mercenaries
BY LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE
Copyright. The Frank A.

, "Aye-Lazardr' and the president re-
sumed his attitude.
remained for time in silent study
drumming his finger tips upon the table;
His face had gone white and drawn anu
scanned; in that brief interval wherein
he had learned of his daughter oan-
ger, the man might have ADDED ten
wears to his age; and what before OF
sordid, egoistic emotion had swayed him
was now swallowed In an abyss OF pa
ternal solicitude.
This ship is still at ancnor! ne
asked at length.
For all that we know"
Yes" He unused a moment aloud.
THE Don Juan lies-in port; have just
dispatched word TO Hennessy to leave
for Curacao at dawn There is yet time.
Senor Vlachos"-he addressed the direc-
tor of public telegraphs-"will you SEND
word to the admiral, ordering him TO
seize the vessel? And II he is gone,
inform Paez, commandant of the fort.
tell him to blow the boat to eternity II
she tries to escape
Very we'll. your excellency."
The director left the room. ,
Colonel de Cosa," Malone continued.
turning to the chief of police, "a patrol
man pursued a closed carriage aeeoSs S is
the Plaza and down the Paseo de Ia
1ndependencia a short time ago. have
him sent to me at once.
De Cosa retired.
And now, gentlemen" said Malone,
rising, II shall dismiss this meeting.
Rest assured, you have prevailed; 1 am
now convinced that you have founda-
ton for your misgivtngs. Immediate
action will be taken. Mr.. Curtice and
his companion and Colonel kilrae Will
remain
AS the cabinet departed. senor Vlachos
| returned.
Your excellency--' he began with a
tremor in his voice.
We'll, senor?'
San Diego does not answer on the
Use the telephone. then
THE cable has been cut between mere
and the Roraima Pass. Linemen are
now on their way to repair the break.
Malone smiled cheerfully.
1T seems that the Junta is acting
with admirable spirit, gentlemen, It's
possible that we'll have our hands full
before long. Senor Vlachos. send an
Colonel Paez; suspend. for the time be-
ing, the regular schedule OF trains; Keep
the track clear between here and San
Diego. The messenger is to go by spe-
ciaI engine, and at once. Send also q
runner by the mountain trail-one whom
YOU can trust. That ship must not get
out of the harbor. Burke; inform my
staff that their presence Is desired in
the anteroom Immediately. kiirae, see
that four regiments of the regular army
are EN- route lOE lLd MOI ~
| Iight-and two-batteries. Bring me the
orders for my personal signature To-
morrow we will see to the mobilizing OF
the militia-today, rather. since the
| night has passed.
The ioy of battle glowed In the presl-
dents eyes; at the prospect of action ne
became, as of old. Malone the con-
aueror. For the time being, his deJec.
ton vanished. In the prosecutions OF
his enemies he saw no menace OF oe-
| feat. Assailed, he was undaunted, ana
/ the tone with which he uttered ms
| commands thrilled with the courage OF
his proud soul. Yet, when he was LETT
alone with Curtice and Captain Hendry'
he passed his hand over his brow wear
| ilv and turned TO them with the shadow
+ of a bitter smile.
"Hendry, l may have been unjust 10
! YOU in times past; mayhap we We're
both in the wrong. VIII you let bygones
he bvgones?'' The captain took his
hand in silent assent. "Curtice. I'm that
happv to have you with me! ! need the
heIp of both of ye; you'll not be desert
inc me now, old friends? All, Moran,
NSrah: / had thought to taste happl-
ness for a space before died; 'tis hem
| lock that / find in me cup-and us
fullv'