The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-02-24

was to him, John Dorr. Now. he
knew something OF the tremendous
stake for which Wilkerson was play
ing. So deep in thought was he that
he did not notice that he was being
spied upon. He must see Ruth and tell
her. He slipped the letter into his
pocket, not observing that the torn por.
ton dropped to the table.
As be hurried out. fat with his news,
a Mexican stole into the room and,
after keen glance around. picked up
the bit OF paper. He had seen the tri-
umphant expression on DORIS face.
That writing must be valuable. He
tried to decipher it. but failed. So
he thrust 1t into his shirt and stole
away.
Half an hour later the last few lines
of that letter were in Harry Wilker-
sons hands. 80
1t was not until he had explained to
Ruth the circumstances under which
he had opened the letter and handed
her the inclosure that John discovered
that the last portion was missing. the
part that told of the figures on the
key. Together they sought It in vain.
We'll" said Ruth cheerfully. lat
least have the key and now we know
what those figures stand for"
Eyes" he assented. 1.-The latitude and
longitude where the wreck sank. But
l don't like the Disappearance Of that
last part. 1t was rank carelessness Of
me. What IL it should fall into VIII
kerson's hands:"
Ruth laughed, dangling the key by
its ribbon. I'VE have the. master
key" q
YES" John replied more cheerfully.
HE won't know wheres the place il.
anyway. But we must arrange to find
that wreck and get the chest"
But il the ship sank:" she said.
Lots Of people will remember the
wreck was the response. And with
this accurate position Of where it went
down diver will be able to recover
what we want"
They discussed this for some time
and decided that as soon rs Kane re-
turned with the warrant for Wilker.
son they would start out for San Pc
dro and proceed to locate the sunkcn
vessel and find if possible the chest
and its precious contents.
with Wilkerson safely in the sher-
IFS hands and Kane on the job here
all will be safe." John said finally.
/ But Wilkerson. with the torn scrap Of
paper in his hand, was planning swift.
ly and certainly. With vigas he laid
u scheme for that night. When the
details were settled the bandit smiled
crookcdly. "1'll get the key myself"
he remarked. 1T will be pleasure"
mo roughness," warned sNNilkerson.
with lady!" demanded vigas silk
lily. "Never"
''AIl right" was the response. But
remember these troopers aren't overly
fond Of you"
| The Mexican made his preparations
to, get the key that held the secret Of
the treasure with peculiar care. One
would have thought he was going to a
ball. SO fancifui his dress. So careful
his whole get-up. When he had COM
pleted his arrangements he presented
a striking and gaudy figure. With sill
YER banded sombrero. heavy studded
belt. embroidered shirt and flowing
scarf.
Wilkcrson conte znp!ated him moodi-
~. You'd better wear u jumper and
overalls." lie snarled. ANY one can
spot you mile in that dandified
dress"
vigas kissed dirty, hand to the
stars. ..ln honor of the lady," he said.
with brsvado. "Never shall It be said
'tha Jose vigas was ignorant Of the
niceties Of demeanor, senior"
Finding his. protests useless. Wilker-
son subsidized. vigas departed. appar-
! emily for a stroll through the silent
camp. He even stopped for a chat
with a watchful trooper. who readily
believed h.s casual statement that he
was going on 4 lovers expedition.
. It was just midnight when Vigas
stood over the bed Oh which Ruth lay
asleep For u long moment he stood
there in his gaudy finery watching her.
He seemed almost on the point Of wax.
cning her in order to satisfy his over
weening vanity. But the clank Ut Il
hY.3f1l., chain n,,<ciIo warmed him that