The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-02-28

Weeks consulted his watch hastily.
you've missed the last train. but
we'll go over together in the morning.
| want to have hand in this arrest
for reasons of my own. | don't like
him or his influential friends" He
began to chuckle ponderously. No:
don't like his influential friends. in
particular"
While this scene was being enacted
on the north side Of the isthmus,
Kirk Anthony over at the Tivoli hotel,
was making himself ready for the ball
with particular pains. Allan regarded
him admiriugly from many angles.
"Oh. Master h'Auntony," he eXclaim-
ed rapturousIy. you are beautiful!'
Thanks. Again thanks. Now, can
you remember to do as / have told
| you:''
/ Il would die
Don't say that again. I'm too nerv-
| Gus. Here are your instructions. once
more. Keep both doors to this room
! locked and stand by the one to the
veranda. Don't let any one in except
! Mr.. Runnels and the man he'll bring.
! Don't - leave - this = spot no matter
what happens"
Il shall watch this department care
fully. never fear"
/ Remember. when | knock. so. let
me in instantly. and keep your wits
about you
''H'Allen never fails, sar. But what
is coming to pahss?''
Never mind what is coming to pass.
This is going to be big night. my
boy-a very big night" Kirk strolled
out into the hall and made his way to
the lobby.
Already the orchestra was tuning up.
the wide porches We're filling with we'll
dressed people while a stream Of
coaches at the door was delivering the
arrivals on the special from Colon. 1t
was a very animated crowd, sprinkled
| plentifully with Spanish people-some
thing quite unusual, by the way-while
the presence of many uniforms gave
the affair almost the brilliance of a
military function.
Kirk wandered about through the
confusion. nodding to his friends.
chatting here anj there his eyes fixed
duAIOuSiy upOH lue uool.
Clifford approached and fell into con
versation with him.
Great doings. eh? Garavel is going
to run for president. This is a kind
of political coming out party. 1t look
| ed like fight between him and Gen
eral Alfarez. but they've patched it
! up, and the general is going to with
draw. Garavel is to have Uncle Sam
congratulations and cooperation
Excuse me- Anthony saw Run
nels searching the room with anxiety.
breathlessly:
Have you got him?"
Sure. showed him your room.
He'll be on the job. Has she conner
Kirk shook his head. Gee. I'm
nervous" He wiped his brow with a
; shaking hand.
Don't weaken" Runnels encOurag-
ed. I'm beginning to believe you'll
pull it off. l told my wife all about
: it-thought we might need her-and
she's perfectly crazy, There they are
now. Go to it. old man"
Into the lobby came a mixed group
in which were Andres Garavel. hi:
daughter Ramon Alfarez and tn,
Cortlandts. Kinks face was white a:
. be went boldly to meet them, but b,
did his best to smile unconcernedIy
He shook hands with Edith and he
husband. bowed to Gertrudis, thel
turned to meet her fathers stare.
! May | have word with you, sir?'
GaraveI inclined his head silently
AS the others moved on he said. ''Thi
is hardly a Suta BILE time or place, MI
Anthony"
"Oh. I'm not going to kick up a fuss
| didn't answer your note becaus,
there was nothing to say. You still
wish me TO cease my attentions?'
Il do 1t is her wish and mine
Then | shall do so. of course.
Miss Garavel is dancing tonight
would like your permission to plac
my name on her program"
NO" exclaimed the barker
Purely to avoid commtRt. Ever
one knows | have been calling upo
her. and that report of our engagement
got about considerably. 1t would sc
people talking if she Snubhed me. Tha
is the only reason came to this dance
Believe me, I'd rather have stage
away"
Perhaps you are right. Let US hav
no unpleasantnesS and no gossip abou
the affair ny all means. consen
then" ConverSing in Il friendly maj
ner. they followed the rest OF tie part.
Kirk ignored Ramon's scowl as h
requested tie pleasure of seeing Oh
| qulta = program. then pretended not I
| notice her start Of SUNRISE After