The Monticellonian., 1915-10-07

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 Del Mar turned to one of the men Take these plans to the captain oi 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 aroSnd 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, a more than ordinary tough 1 looking individual.
 Mir. Del Mar sends you the location of the Atlantic cable and the place where he thinks It best to pick it up and cut it," he said.
 The captain nodded. T under stand" he replied I'll send him word later when it can be done best.
 A few minutes after dispatehing 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 Mir Del Mar:
 t,1 ,,1, af 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 it up again and read it over.
 I'll go." he said to himself, simply,
 
 That night Dodge hall was blaze of lights and life. overhowing 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 noid
 I'm so glad to know that you are stationed at Fort Dale,' greeted Elaine. T hope 1t will be for all sum mer.'
 T can't say how long it will be but I shall make every effort to make 1t all summer" he replied gallantly Let me present my friend, Profes ser Arnold.
 The professor bowed low and un professionally over Elaines hand anc 1 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 curieusly Once she start ed to follow as though to speak tc him. Just then. however, Del Maj entered.
 Good evening"" he interrupted suavely.
 He stood for a moment with Elaine and talked.
 One doorway in the house was draped and a tent had been erected in the room. Over the door was a sign which read The past and flu 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 hag in amateur dramaties 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. had selected one of the prettiest of the girls and We were strolling through the house. seeking quiet spot for chat.
 Why don't you have your fortune 1 told by Ancient Anna" laughed my companion as We approached the tent.
 Do you tell a good fortune reason ably joked. entering.
 Only the true fortunes, young man" returned Ancient Anna severe ly. starting in to read my palm. You ere very much in love" she went on but the lady is not in this tent
 Very much embarrassed. pulled my hand away
 How shocking" mocked my com panion. making believe to be very much annoyed. T don't think I'll have my fortune told" she decided as We left the room.
 Ne sauntered along to the yeranda where another friend claimed my com panion for a dance which she hat promised. As strolled on alone. De Mar and Elaine were already finishing 8 dance He left her moment latei and I hurried over. glad of the op portunity to see her at last.
 Del Mar made his way alone anon! the guests and passed Aunt Josephin, disguised as the old bag seated befor, her tent. Just then waiter cam through with tray of ices. As h. passed. Del Mar stopped him, reaehe' out and took an ice.