The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-02-14

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Late that evening the Enid left her
anchorage and drew of toward the
point, promontOry some three
miles to the south of the hotel heatily
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 a long wait until the senior
and Leigh Granger made their appear.
ance on horseback. followed by the
senor's body servant At the sight Of
the boat Alvoros eyes lighted up. He
refined In his horse and turned to his
companion.
1T was today" he began. that you
was tell me that you marry me. Say.
is it not yes?"
Never" was the firm answer. Il
have told you repeatedly that ! shall
never marry you"
An tell you that you SHALL" he
shouted as he forced his horse against
hers. The shock half unseated her
and as she reeled in the saddle two
men with masks over their faces
sprang toward her.
For a moment she fought them off,
but she was no match for two muscu.
lar men, and before Alvoro could dis.
mount and come to their assistance
they were carrying her to the boat
They placed her. faintng, In the
stern. Alvoro leaped into the bow and
with strong strokes they pulled toward
the yacht 1t was the work Of mo-
ment to pass Leigh over the side and
boost AlvorO after her. In another mo.
ment the tender was slung and the
screw began to churn the blue water.
Alvoro pranced up and down the
deck in jubiation of spirits. Already.
in imagination, he could see himself,
the victor of the army, ruling in the
executive mansion at Marine.
Already two of the Granger fruiters
had started from New Orleans with
small arms and field pieces For a
year his agents had been working to
perfect an organization. Ii needed only
arms and the men. Both were on the
way. He peered toward the south
while yet the Florida coast was in
sight. vainly seeking a glimpse of the
promised land.
Suddenly eight bells rang and the
new watch came on deck. The skip |
per came out of the chart house and
STOOD looking down. At a signal two
or the men sprang upon the little man
and bore him to the deck.
In spite of his diminutive size he
was no coward. and he fought fierce.
~ to draw his guns. but 1t was no use.
Presently he lay painting on the deck,
bound hand and foot.
Sherlock came and stood over him.
The elopement is getting along IA
he smiled chcerfully.
This Is treason" stormed the liz.
tie man. Il am mos surprise that you
should act thus"
Il don't think | care TO be admiral.
thank YOU" was the retort. Il think
would rather marry that young
woman in the cabin"
but she is mine," stormed Alyoro.
You shall be thief to take her"
Seems to ME We helped you TO do
little stealing short time ago"
suggested Sherlock. III the shoe gets
on the other foot II ought TO III as
easy"
But she is mine." pleaded Alvoro.
Her father have gave her to me. lie
will be annoyed"
Il can quite understand that"
aughed Sherlock. "He will certainly
'e annoyed with you"
Non. with you," insisted Alyoro.
He is mos big man. lie Is a mil.
This last was In hushed whisper
hat brought the smile To Sherlock's :
lips. I'm millionaire, too" he ex ,
blamed pleasantly.
You are Sherlock" gasped Al
'oro.
AT your service" agreed Sherlock
Hut your flag said IL was not YOU"
'asped the senior. You should hay. =
lad your flag II you were on board"
There were purely personal rea.
ons why ! did not want to ay the
explained Sherlock.
The senior resorted TO Spanish TO re-. 4
|eve his feelings. Sherlock, who
poke the tongue. smiled. Il don't !,
lame you." he laughed. ITS turn. .
ng the tables. Now, look here
'ou've been useful to me. tell Won
hat Ill do. You show me the part ,
Z the coast where you can get the 9
oats that are waiting for you, and I'll
ut you on. That will make II nice
tile honeymoon trip for U.S."
Who will marry you!" exulted Al. :
orc. You forget"