The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-27

Some one had said he was a South
American revolutionist awaiting ia
vorable opportunity to dash across the
Gulf. At any rate he was decidedly
too attentive to Leigh Granger to suit
Bert Sherlock
Apparently the little man was not
accustomed to yachts for he stumbled
on the ladder and would have fallen
back into the boat had not one OF the
sailors boosted him aboard.
The senior skipper?" demanded the
intruder as he arranged his disordered
dress.
The same" admitted Sherlock, with
bow. How can serve your
"Much-very much" gesticulated
the other. 81 am Jesus Maria Juan
Santiago Alvora"
"All of that?' murmured Sherlock in
mock amazement The other searched
the grave face for possible mockery
but finding none there continued: 81
see you know not who that is"
THE name is imposing-but unfa-
miliar," apologized Sherlock You
see am recently arrived. lam not
yet familiar with the notabilities"
Very true" assented Alvora gra-
ciously You are not to be blamed.
But over there" he added with ma
Jesttc sweep toward the southern hori-
zon, they know and fear the name.
1t brings terror to the bravest hearts"
81 can imagine" agreed Sherlock
politely.
Yes" beamed Alvoro. '1 have come
to see you upon business. Your own
er-he Is here?"
MY owner?" echoed Sherlock.
There is flag they iy when the
owner he is present. have watch
three day. He is not here?"
"The owners flag is not flying" he
assented
He will be here soon. yes?" asked
Alvoro.
Perhaps. | cannot say
Three day: a week-two weeks?"
What is 1t you want?" demanded
Sherlock.
81 would charter your beautiful
boat" explained Alvoro. II would
elope."
'Elope? You mean escape?" sug-
gested Sherlock-"from your enemies"
81 have said 'elope'" declared A.
voro. kissing his finger tips. 81 would
elope with a goddess"
And you want to hire the boat?"
Yes" he exclaimed. 81 must have
boat. You will take us to Bunoven-
ta | shall make a revolution"
81 guess can fix It, declared Sher-
lock. 1t would be at least week be-
fore Frederick Granger would be gone
and he could make his presence known
to Leigh.
Tomorrow you shall be at the
point" exclaimed Alvoro. 81 shall ride
to the point. Two of my men shall
be there to help yours; we shall seize
her. Once aboard, no for Bunoventa!
She shall marry me then and I shall
be dictator"
Perhaps her parents will object"
suggested Sherlock. 1T might get me
into trouble on my return"
NO" was the eager answer "She
only objects"
What's the lady's name?" demand
ed Sherlock
Granger" announced Alvoro proud
ly. You mus know him. Yes?"
81 know him." admitted Sherlock
He is with you?"
Mos hearty. His the idea is. She
like young man of the north Gran
ger say you shall take her on to your
own land. She will marry the Presi-
dente and forget the other"
I'm with you" declared Sherlock
We'll make 1t an elopement to live
in history for quickness and dispatch"
You are my fren', my bes' fren',"
declared Alvoro. You shall be what
you call admiral"
That's go, too" agreed Sherlock.
but look here. | can't have your
men on board. I've big crew. They
can follow on a fruit steamer"
Jus So" agreed Alvoro. BE then
at the point at 2. | will pay $500 in
gold, Also shall you be admiral
He tumbled into the waiting boat
and Sherlock watched him across to
the dock. Then, with short laugh he
turned on his heel and went into the
cabin.
suit had been received with no favor.
Granger was fitting out filibustering
expedition His daughter should mar
ry the successful leader of the rev
olution ard the Granger line of fruit
steamers would escape the heavy har-
Dor dues.
Late chat evening the Enid left her
anchorage and drew off toward the
point. a promontory some three
miles to the south of the hotel heavily
wooded with cocoanuts and palms. He
anchored on the further side. and at
noon he and his mate went ashore and
concealed themselves in the bushes.
1t was long wait until the senor
and Leigh Granger made their appear
ance on horseback. followed by the
senor's body servant. AT the sight of