Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-11-05

| Del Mar turned to one Of the men.
Take these plans to the captain Of
the steamer and tell him to get ready"
he went on. Find out and send me
word when the cutting can be done
best"
The man saluted and went out.
Leaving the submarine harbor In
the usual manner. he made his way to
a dock aro6nd the promontory and
near the village. Tied to it was a
small tramp steamer. The man walked
down the dock and climbed aboard
the boat. There several rough-look-
ing sailors were lolling and standing
about. The emissary selected the
captain, more than ordinary tough
looking individual.
"Mr. Del Mar sends you the location
of the Atlantic cable and the place
where he thinks 1t best to pick it up
and cut IT," he said.
The captain nodded. Il under
stand" he replied. I'll send him
word later when it can be done best"
A few minutes after dispatching his
messenger. Del Mar left the subma-
rine harbor himself and entered his
bungalow by way Of the secret en-
trance. There he went Immediately
to his desk and picked up the mail
that had accumulated in his absence.
One letter he read:
Dear Mr.. Del Mar:
I'VE shall be pleased to see you at a
little garden party we are holding
tonight. Sincerely,
ELAINE DODGE"
AS he finished reading. he pushed
the letter carelessly aside as though
! he had no time for such frivolity.
Then An idea seemed to occur to him.
He picked 1t up again and read it
over.
I'll CO." he said to himself. simply.
|
That night Dodge hall was q blaze
of lights and life. overlooking to the
wide veranda and the garden. Guests
| in evening clothes were arriving from
| all parts Of the summer colony and
were being received by Elaine. Al
ready some Of them were dancing on
| the veranda.
Among the late arrivals were Wood
ward and his friend. Professor Ar
mold.
I'm 80 glad to know that you are
stationed at Fort Dale" greeted
Elaine. Il hope 1t will be for all sum-
| mer."
Il can't say how long it will be,
but l shall make every effort to make
it all summer" he replied calamity.
Let me present my friend, Profess
sor Arnold"
| The professor bowed low and un-
professionally over Elaine's hand and
a moment later followed Woodward
out into the next room as the other
guests arrived to be greeted by Elaine.
For a moment, however. she looked
after him curiously. Once she start
ed to follow as though to speak to
him. Just then, however. Del Mar
entered.
Good evening"" he interrupted,
suavely.
He stood for a moment with Elaine
and talked.
One doorway in the house was
draped and q tent had been erected
in the room. Over the door was q
sign which read: THE past and fu-
ture are an open book to Ancient
Anna" There Aunt Josephine held
forth in a most effective disguise as
a fortune teller.
Aunt Josephine had always had a
curious desire to play the old bag in
amateur dramatics and now she had
gratified her desire to the utmost.
Probably none of the guests knew
that Ancient Anna was in reality
Elaine's guardian.
Elaine. being otherwise occupied, I
had selected one of the prettiest OF
the girls and we were strolling
through the house. seeking q quiet
spot for a chat.
Why don't you have your fortune
told by Ancient Anna?" laughed my
companion as we approached the tent.
DO you tell a good fortune reason
ably" l joked, entering.
only the true fortunes, young
man." returned Ancient Anna severe
ly. starting in to read my palm. you
are very much in love-" she went on.
but the lady is not in this tent"
Very much embarrassed, / pulled
my hand away.
How shocking" Knocked my COM
panion, making believe to be very
much annoyed. Il don't think I'll
have my fortune told" she decided as
We left the room.
We sauntered along to the veranda
where another friend claimed my COM
panion for a dance which she had
promised. As strolled on alone. Del
Mar and Elaine we're already finishing
dance. He left her a moment later
and l hurried over. glad of the OPP
| portunity to see her at last.
Del Mar made his way alone among
the guests and passed Aunt Josephine
disguised as the old bag seated before
her tent. Just then a waiter came
through with a tray Of ices. AS he
passed, Del Mar stopped him, reached
out and took an ice.