The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-30

glneS was remarkably accurate lHcSo
were six engines. A head-On collision
disposed OF two. one blew up while
standing ON a siding. fourth climbed
he rails and plunged down an en-
hankment and the day before the ex-
piration of the time allotment the
other two repeated the head-on per-
Torrance.
1t was just after the report Of the
last collision that developments start
ed. Berkeley and Spencer were sit
ting in the Office when the news
came. Spencer shrugged his shout
lers.
Tough luck" he said. "to lose the
engines when we worked so hard TO
get through in time. Guess I'll go over
to the minister of the interior. Tn
der the circumstances he is likely to
grant an extension
81 think you had better stay here"
said Berkeley cold. 1T will not be
necessary to see Hernandez"
"You young cub. what do you mean
| by giving me orders"
Spencer sprang at him. but Berke'
ley produced a revolver. up with
your hands," he advised. Il mean
business"
Spencer's hands went up and. at q
signal, Quinn slipped into the office.
closing the door behind him. Half an
hour later Berkeley paid q call on
Hernandez.
II beg to inform you that the road
Is In running order" he said coldly.
The inspection train will start one
minute after midnight. Please have
your inspector ready to accompany
us."
where Is Senior Spencer? de-
manded Hernandez.
Resigned in my favor" explained
Berkeley. displaying q paper Wit
messed BY Michael Quinn. Il repre-
sent the company in Montaria."
THAT il good" said Hernandez.
softly rubbing his palms together. Il
congratulate the Senior Osbon. We
shall start soon?"
The big bell In the cathedral tower
doomed the hour. Berkeley glanced
at his watch. I'm one minute" he
promised. Hernandez glanced ex'
pressively at Albright, who winked In
return. There was a snOrt!hg noise
that drew them to the front platform
and from the roundhouse there slow.
~ backed down huge bulk.
Quinn had taken the powerful en-
CINE of one OF the steam shovels and
with some parts Of the wrecked en-.
gines had connected the driving wheel
by a sprocket chain to the axle OF the
car. 1t was a makeshift but at one
minute past ~ the train pulled out
under It's own steam.
It lacked but 20 minutes Of the full
day when the train creaked into the
inland terminal and stopped with .
cough at the very end of the line.
Berkeley produced a deposition to the
Eject that on Jrpc fret train had
traversed the entire length of the
completed road. and when this had
been signed and attested by notary.
who had suddenly appeared from the
baggage compartment. the champagne
was produced. "A toast" cried AL.
bright as he waved his glass;
Here's to the Montaria Inland and
Alma Mater. Drink 1t down."
Hernandez stared. Then you know
the Senior Osbon?' he stammered.
Rather" agreed Albright. Hes
going to marry my sister"
And you knew. all the time?"
Game down for the express pur.
pose Of beating a scamp at his own
game"
1T is what you call Yankee
trick" snarled Hernandez. realizing
his complete defeat.
Which is a million shades or SO
cleaner than a Montaran trick" coun.
tered Albright politely
The down trip was made in less
ihan 90 hours, Tor it was down grade
III of the way.
Utterly played out, Berkeley went
ouf to the Yacht With his friends. At
the head Of the g,ngway stood ST.
lent figure waiting to receive the
marty. Berkeley gave a cry as he
recognized his father.
Spencer gave me hint" smiled
he old man. Il came down for the
opening but the steamer was late
came out to see IL Jack was here. for
[ recognized the Enid. found Spen.
Ger under guard and he confessed his
share Of the plot. I'm proud Of you,
my boy"
II read that letter you sent Spen.
GER" explained Berkeley. Il vowed
then that I would fool you, Dad-snd
| guess I did,"
This 10 . day Of surprises for %
al, for Spencer. for Hernandes. foe
your father and now for you" cried
Albright, and for . second time
Berkeley gave . glad cry Of rscogni.
ton, for, framed In the light from the
companionway. stood Enid Albright
cabled to come and share IN the tn.
umph.