Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-07-18

lanllnE points OF the great Atihntic
cable" he said. I'VE must cut t."
Del Mar turned to ono Of the men.
Take these plans 60 the captain Of the
steamer and tell him 10 get ready" he
went on. Find out and send me word
when the cutting can be done best"
Tho mar saluted and went out.
Leaving the submarine hsrbor in tho
usual manner. he made his way to
dock around the promontory and near
the village. Tied 10 II was a small tramp
steamer The man walked down the dock
and climbed aboard the boat There sew
erai rough looking sailors we're Ioliing
and standing about. The emissary
selected the captain, more than ordi-
narily tough looking individual.
mt. Del Mar sends you tho location OF
the Atlantic cable and the place where
he thinks II best to pick II UP and cut IT,"
he said
The captain nodded. II understand"
he replied ''Ili send him word later
when It can be done best
A few minutes after dispatching his
messenger, Del Mar Ieft the submarine
harbor himself and entered mis- bunga-
low by way OF the secret entrance. There
he went Immediately to his desk and
picked up tho nail that had accumulated
IN his absence. One letter he read;
Dear Mr. Del Mar; We shall be
pleased TO see you at little garden
party we are holding tonight Sincerely,
ELAINE DODGE"
AZ 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 II
up again ana read II over
I'm 60" he said TO himself simply.
That night Dodge hall was S~olaze OF
lights and life. overflowing TO the wide
veranda and the garden. Guests In
evening clothes were arriving from all
parts OF tho summer colony and were
being received by Elaine. Already some
OF them were dancing on the veranda-
Among the late arrivals were Wood
ward and his friend Prof. Arnold.
I'm so glad TO know that you are sta
toned at Fort Dale" greeted Elaine II
hope II viii be for all summer"
II can't say how Ions Il will be, but
shall mako every effort TO make II all
summer" he replied calamity. Let me
present my friend. Prof Arnold"
The professor bowed low and unprcfes-
sorialiy over Elaines hand and a mo-
ment later followed Woodward out into
the next room as the other guests ar
rived TO be greeted by Elaine. For
moment, however. she looked after him
curiousIy. Once she started TO follow as
Thought to speak to him. Just then,
however. Del Mar entered.
Good evening"" he interrupted suavely.
laNs M
talked.
One doorway In the house was draped
and tent had been erected In tho room.
over the door was sign which read;
''rhe past and the future are an open
book 20 Ancient Anna" There Aunt
Josephine held forth In a most effective
disguise as a fortune teller.
Aunt Josephine had always had
curious desire 20 play the old hag In
amateur dramatics ana now she had
gratified her desire to the utmoet. Prob
ably none Of the guests knew that An
Client Anna was In reality Elaine's guar
dian.
Elaine, being otherwise occupied. had
selected one OF tho prettiest OF the girls
ana we were strolling through the house.
seeking a quiet spot Tor chat.
why don't you have your fortune told
by Ancient Annar' laughed my com
panlon as we approached the tent
do you tell a good fortune reason
ablyg'' joked. entering.
only the true fortunes, young man,
returned Ancient Anna severely, start
ing In 70 read my palm. You are very
much in love-" she went on. but the
! ..of IN fhia tant.h
Very much embarrassed. I pulled my
hand away.
How shookingl" Knocked my oompan-
lion. making believe to be very much an
moved II don't think I'll have my for
tune told" she decided a. We left the
room.
We sauntered along to the veranda-
whore another friend claimed my com
panion for a dance which she had prom
ised A. / stlolled on alone. Del Ma
and Blaine were already finishing q
dance. He left her a moment later and
l hurried over glad of tho opportunity &c
sec her at last
Del Mar made his way alone amons
the guests and passed Aune Josephine
disguised as the old bag seated betor'
, her tent just then a waiter cam
bnNOusn MAtE tray u ACoo. ~ ~
} passed. Del Mar stopped him. reaches
out and took an ice.
Under the ice, as he had known. wa
} a note. lie took the note surTeptitiously
. turned and presented the ice 70 Anoien
Anna with a bow.
Thank you. kind SIR" she eourtsied
. taking H.
\ Del Mar stepped aside and glanced a
the little slip OF paper Then he orum
Q pied Il and looked at Il. There Wa
nothing on the paper but a crude draw
! Ing OF 4 sunrise on the ocean
whats thatS" asked Aunt Josephine
2 In surprise
just than Elaine and Lieutenant Wood
l ward came In and stopped before On
z tent Aunt Josephine motioned to Elain
70 come In and Elaine followed. Lieu
r tenant Woodward started after her.
= NO. no. young man." laughed Aneien
Anna. shaking her forefinger at him.
don't want you. It's the pretty yOun
I LADY I want