The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-10-07

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landing points OF the great Atlanti,
cable" he said. I'VE must cut IT,"
Del Mar turned TO ono Of the men
Take these plans to the captain OF
the steamer and tell him to get ready, d
he went on. Find out and send me
word when the cutting can be done
best"
The man salutod and went oUt.
Leaving the submarine harbor In
the usual tanner. he made his way to
a dock around the promontory and
near the village. Tied to II 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. n more than ordinary tough.
looking individual.
MIR. Del Mar sends you the location
OF the Atlantic cable and the place
where he thinks It best TO PICK II up
and cut IT," he said.
The captain nodded. 81 under.
stand" he replied. IN send him
word later when It can be done best"
A few minutes after I'll patching HIS
messenger. Del Mar LETT the subma.
rine harbor himself aud 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 o NJ 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 frlvolity.
Then an idea seemed TO occur 10 him.
lie picked it up again and read It
over.
IN CO." he said to himself. simply.
That night Dodge hall was a blaze
OF lights ard life. overtlowing TO the
wide yeranda and the garden. Guests
In evening clothes were arriving from
AT BdAAF vi Nil' tulA4l44fI NblbHs hlu
were being received by Elaine. Al.
ready some OF them were dancing on
the yeraEda.
Among the late arrivals were Wood
ward and his fr!enG. Professor Ar.
mold.
I'm so glad 20 know that you are
stationed ~ Fort Dale" greeted
Elaine. Il hope It will be for all sum.
mor."
Il can't say how long Il will be,
but ! shall make every effort TO make
it all summer" no replied calamity.
Let me present my friend, Profess
sor Arnold"
The professor bowed low and un.
professionally over Elalno's hand and
a moment later followed Woodward
out into the next room as the other
guests arrived 10 be greeted by Elaine.
For a moment. however, she looked
after him ~curiously. once she start.
cd TO follow as though TO speak TO
him. Just then, however, bel Mar
entered.
Good evening" he interrupted,
~euavcly.
lie stood for a moment with Elaine
and talked.
one doorway in the house was
Grgued aad a tent had been erected
IN the room. over tine door az a
rlru which read: The past and IN.
tU-e are an open book 20 Ancient
Anna" There Aunt Josephine held
forth I'm a most effective disguise as
a fortune teller,
Aunt Josephine had always had a
curious desire TO play the old hag In
amateur dramatics and nov she had
pratined her desire to the utmost,
Probably none Of the guests knew
that Ancient Anna was Ia reality
Elaine.s guardian.
Elaine. being otherwise occupied, !
had selected one OF the prettiest OF
tho girls and vi were strolling
through the house. seeking u 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 n good fortune reason
ably" | 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
p%anion, making believe to be very
much annoyed. Il don't think III
have my fortune told" she decided as
we left the room.
We sauntered along TO the veranda
where another friend claimed my com.
1anion for a dance which she had
promised. As l strolled on alone. Del
Mar and Elaine were already finishing
a dance. He left her a moment later
and / hurried over. glad OF the op-
portunity 10 see her at last.
Del Mar made his way alone among
the guests and passed Aunt Josephine
disguised az the old hag seated before
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