Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-03-12

ergetic Lieutenant Miley was attend
ing to many OF the executive details.
To this officer Holton made his way.
did you receive any word from
the President?" he asked.
The naval officer some days previ-
ously had requested General Shafter
to solicit a message from the Presi-
dent disclaiming any idea of holding
and annexing Cuba after the close of
hostilities. 1t was well understood
by Shafter. or rather by his aide. why
Holton proffered the request
Now. in reply to his question, the
aide dived into his tent and emerged
bearing a cable dispatch sent from
Washington via Key West and Guam
tanamo. 1t was addressed to General
Shafter and read as follows:
THE President states herewith that
hostilities against the Kingdom OF
Spain were instituted with the sole
purpose of liberating Cuba from Span
ish rule. 1t is our wish that thus
free. she shall take her proud place
among the republics OF America"
Good" exclaimed Holton, after
reading the message. Nothing am
biguous about that. Is there?"
Not a thing" laughed Miley. Il
suppose you want this"
1T would be invaluable" responded
Holton eagerly. May / take it?"
For reply, the tall, weather-beaten
army officer handed Holton the cable
gram
At sunset he proceeded to the spot
suggested by young La Tossa. and
found him already mounted and hold
ing another pony by the bride.
You are on time" he said. This
is your horse. and ! suggest we start
at once"
For an hour they rode in silence,
and finally paused in a copse of woods
outside the little settlement called Sc
villa. Here the young Cuban dis
mounted. and Holton did likewise
looking inquiringly at the boy. The
latter smiled half mockingly, and Hol
ton, advancing TO him, placed his
hand upon his arm, while he regarded
the youth with curious eyes.
You make me think very much oil
your sister," he said.
DO II" The fellow laughed. You
care for my sister. them"
Holton flashed back quick glance
at the boy.
Care for her, Look here, young
ster care for her so much that +
she doesn't look out I'm going L
be your brother some day"
=, A laugh broke from La Tossa
Il have heard her say pretty mucl
the same thing" he chuckled
Holton took both his shoulders il
a mighty grip.
You have," he cried. Quick now
boy. are you joking?"
The other wriggled away and place.
his hand ruefully upon his shoulder
You needn't crush my bones in.
he grumbled. "Of course it's true"
Holton leaped upon the pony.
Come on. Let's go to her" Hi
tone was as ardent as a cavaliers.
; Not now" was the laughing repl,
= I'VE must stay here until 1t is dark.
= Young La Tossa pointed toward
e crumbling building.
DO you notice the peculiar shap
!. OF that roof" he asked We'll. / hav
an idea you will be IN this vicinit
=. later. II you are. remember the shap
OF that roof. Inside that very builC
ing" He paused. But my siste
: will tell you." he added
The darkness grew rapidly densel
until at last ii was sufficiently blac
to suit the wishes of the young CT
!, ban. Mounting their ponies. the tw
turned in the direction of Santiago
and had just entered trail leadin
= through low bushes. covering an in
whom in hop
stepped out in front OF them.
Holton's revolver leaped from II
r. holster. but his companion put out
" restraining hand.
We'll. Pierre?" he asked sharpl,
Miss La Tossa." responded tn
man, lis here"
A thrill shot through Holton, an
. he was on the ground in an instan
The brother followed suit, and tn
d next instant the form of the girl col
a fronted him.
"Ramon!"
" "Ranee,"
r AS they embraced II seemed to Ho
ton as though he would give up te
d numbers of his rank as senior liel
o tenant IL he could be in the youth
shoes. Moodily he saw the girl r
T garding him with luminous. smilin
u eyes.
o Il am so happy to know you e
e capped" she began.
u Yes. thaDks to you was Holton
y warm reply.
She walked close to him. the
e turned to her brother and to the c.
e ban.
will you please leave us for fe
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