The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-11-29
CHAPTER XVI.
A Friqhtful Revelation.

A FrightfuI Revelation. 4
Holtons ride back to the city was
the most forlorn he had ever taken.
In the flash of hand he had been low
cred from the heights Of ecstasy to !
the depths of despair. A beautiful
dream had been lived out, and the bit.
ter realities Of waking had come.
AS he sat before his tent thinking.
a man paused in front Of him, holding
his broad sombrero in his hand. AS
Holton glanced at him curiously his
face lighted with recognition.
"Pierre" he cried, rising. What
do you want?"
The Cuban nodded to him gravely.
Can you come with me, Lieutenant
Holton? 1t is very important"
Holton, without replying, accom-
panied the Cuban.
The two hurried along until at
! length the Cuban stopped in front OF
long, rambling, one-story building
evidently used at one time as a par
racks for the Spanish soldiers. ne
leaned down and took off his shoes,
motioning Holton to do likewise.
Realizing that the situation was rife
| with importance, the American sat
down and complied without a word
Then, rising in his stocking feet.
| Pierre took from his pocket key, un'
locked the door, and entered, motion
ing Holton to follow. After they were
both inside, the Cuban closed the door
and locked it, withdrawing the key
and placing it in his pocket again.
"She has not arrived yet" remarked
Pierre. Il am happy. ! feared II
would be too late"
TOO late for what? Who did you
expect to find here? whispered 1o''
ton, almost irritably
For answer Pierre squeezed MS arm
and silently pointed out into the night.
Following the mans finger, Holton
saw the form of woman allghtihe
| from pony. no lilo ~ ~
he recognized Miss La Tossa.
By her side was a man and, as his
face turned toward the building, Hoi-
ron gasped and whispered hoarsely 10
his companion:
Give me that key
The Cuban's hand frightened on MS
| Eo yiCn
"No-come. | am certain now the
wav is clear. | feared he was below.
II is all right Come
Something in the fellows manner
made Holton's obedience implicit
without word he followed the man.
Tho Cuban had lighted a candle roi-
lowing the light, Hoton could see d
long tunnel opening before MN. IN
the apartment itself were severai eieo,
!. trical appliances and a push'ou''o''
was in the wall.
Holton marveled greatly at what nc
was going through, but the man nc
had seen with Miss La Tossa was up
permost in his mind
; q thought that fellow, Cesnola' was
dead" he said tensely
j. For tho man with the girl was none
other than that of the omnipresent anu
annarentlv immortal waiter OF Tue
a New Willard.
pierra laughed without mrth.
aTbe man is a DEVIL" he repileo
:, mrbe firing party at his execution was
u so,ected by an officer friendly 10 hini
:. they shot over his head, he pre'ehu
od death Thus he escaped, GENERA
u Garcia was tricked by his own men
Holton nodded, :. -,
). "But what is the meaning " q.
Q these Instruments" he asked. AM
wbv have YOU brought me here!
The man faced Holton gravey.
" "Tbis tunnel" he answered, ieau'
y under the heart of Santiago Al shoi
% distances it is packed with dynam,'e
: This KEY will release the spark Una
ID cots q off II is the plan that the CIT
~ the American soldiers shall o
II blown to pieces, after wnicn. "
81 Cuban soldiers now gathered On Ia
% sacret trail, leading into the town, VII
ush in and assume control.
le Holton's breath ceased for the N.
y, Won't and half chokingly he placed III
hand on Pierre's shoulder
to And Miss La Tossa?" ne aske
"a quaveringly. ,o,oo,od I
60 .rosa the button. have brought 20
!. here to stop her. To save the Guy,
ay cave cave the Americans, to save hersel
D. FOR when that button is pressed %
at iof "neA
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