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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
HOLT-WTLLIAMSON

one of the most attractive of spring we'd
dngs was that of Miss Leila Mary William
son. of Pottstown to Or. Edward Zell Holt.
Of Atlantic City. The wedding took place
in the. Church of st. Luke and the Epiphany
yesterday. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. David NJ. Steel, assisted by the
Rev. Mr.. West, of Pottstown. The bride,
who was given in marriage by her uncle,
Mr.. Percy Williamson, of Pottstown wore a
gown of white satin trimmed In family lace.
Her veil was of tulle with a wreath of
orange blossoms. She carried bouquet
of lilies of the valley. Miss Williamson was
attended by her cousin. Miss Elizabeth
Thompson. and Miss Mildred Holt. Their
gowns were of pale green satin. with large
leghorn hats to match. They carried large
bouquets of yellow flowers Mr.. Holt was
attended by Mr.. Dewitt Holt as best man,
and the ushers were Mr.. Percy Williamson
and DR.. j. w. Levering A large reception
followed at the College Club. After May /
DR.. and Mrs. Holt will live in Chelsea.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
ORPHANS OFFER TODO
'BIT" FOR UNCLE SAM
Children at Bethany Home
Anxious to Work for the
Common Veal

Even the little orphan girls of the State
want to work for Uncle Sam.
Since war has been declared, youngsters
who have no daddy to send to war and
who are too young to be nurses themselves
have offered their work to the Government
The children who have done this are or
phans at the Bethany orphans Home at
Womelsdorf who, through the superintend-
ent of the home, the Rev. w. +. More,
have asked the Committee of Public Safety.
700 Finance Building, this city, to send
them work.
Officers at the public safety headquarters
were much impressed with the co-operat tion
from every source which mas greeted their
eftorts to organize the "stay-at homes" who
are necessary for the successful waging of
war, according to President Wilson's ap-
peal to Fellow Citizens" issued Monday.
This letter Offering us aid from tho little
orphan girls at Bethany orphan Home is
| really touching" said one of the men at
headquarters today. ITO think of these
youngsters, who have so little, being willing
to give Of their work-of themselves We
| will put the superintendent in touch with
| the proper authorities and see that work is
sent to the home so the children will have
their wish gratified to help their country
| in this crisis"
The letter received at headquarters from
| the Rev. Mr.. More. in behalf of the little
| parentless youngsters follows:
| AS an orpnanS nome. dependent
| upon voluntary contributions we are
not In position to do much in the way
of helping our country in the prosecu-
| ton of the war which has unfortunately
come upon us, and yet I feel that If IL
| were possible to do anything we might
help, and at the same time. it would
be of some educational value for the
children. 1t would bring before them
concretely what war means and thereby
help to put them into the frame of mind
which will incline them to assist, in
their day and generation. in removing
| this curse from the earth.
Officials at the Committee Of Publ
Safety headquarters say they hope tina
many other orphan homes will come for
| ward and offer their services, as there il
plenty of work to be done.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
JUDGE BALDRIDGE WEDS
MISS ANNA p. DEAN
Bride the Daughter of Former Justice
of the State Supreme
Court

ALTOONA, April 1s.-Thomas j. Bald
ridge, president judge of Blair County, and
Miss Anna p. Dean. daughter Of the late
Supreme Court Justice, John Dean, were
married at noon today at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs Margaret Dean. in
Holidaysburg. The officiating clergyman
was the Rev. Rutledge T. Wiltbank, of
Chicago, formerly pastor of the Baptist
church of Hollidaysburg, and close friend
of the bride and bridegroom. Only the
immediate families were present.
Judge and Mrs Baldridge left on a
honeymoon of two weeks, the destination
of which was not announced. The bride
received her advanced education at the
Baldwin School in Philadelphia. Judge
Baldridge was appointed to the bench in
1910, succeeding the late Judge Martin
Bell. upon the occasion of the latter's death.
The following year he was elected for the
full term.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
CHAPTER Iy-fContIpued)

AND how about you. Hollis? Coming in
n with us? We ought to have one Chi
cago representative. you know"
l shook my head, doubling my ability t.
produce the amount required offhand.
mot today: give me IA few hours to think
1t over. l should like to talk to you prl-
vateiy first"
"All right we shall have enough with
out you. but I'll hold the chance open until
you do decide. Let's adjourn to the cabin
gentlemen where you can draw your checks
while the steward opens few bottles This
is an occasion to be celebrated"
We were upon our feet, not unwilling to
escape from the raw air. when the voice
of the lookout sounded, muffed but distinct,
far forward:
sail ho!'
where away" echoed the bridge.
"Off the starboard bow, sir--a big one"
We gathered at the rail. staring out
blankly into the smother. Then suddenly
the mist seemed to roll asunder as though
cut by knife and there in the rift, as IL
the fog was frame appeared one of the
finest pictures ] ever remember seeing.
huge iron warship, her tunnels belching
, smoke at full speed, the white spray racing
along her sides. swept into view. We had
glimpse of the black muzzles Of guns
protrudng from forward and after turrets,
of groups of sailors on deck and in the
| fighting tops white-clad officer leaned
over the bridge rail. There was no nag
| nor did we need one to know for what she
stood II was the vision of an instant
| then the fog closed down between us. and
| the speeding monster was gone. Darlington
pointed out into the blank mist.
There goes one of your bulldogs now,
| he said. That fellow has his orders al
| ready In five hours more not a German
| liner will dare leave New York"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
CON TR ABAND
THE STORY THIS FAR
A Romance Of the North Atlantic
BY RANDALL PARRISH

CAPTAIN HOLLIS of the Atlas Line. who
retired from service when his father. owner
OF the company. died and left him small
fortune accepts the invitation Of Caring
ton, copner King md New York millionaire.
10 JON yachting party 10 Spain, Among
1arrinEton's guests are Fergus McCann and
Eosdick, former ACquaintances of Hollis.
Darlington has made the party absolutely
stag, Tor nc has "A business end in mind
of n pleasure trip.
The first night, Hollis. unable 20 sleep.
goes on deck and catches n fiectinE glimpse
of woman. lie questions Carrington. but
the millionaire laughs at his guest This
sets Hollis to thinking, and he decides that
one of the yachts officers has smuggled the
woman on board.
The next night Hollis waits for the
strange woman and discovers her. She Is
girl OF about nineteen and gives her name
only as Vera. and pledges Hollis to silence
until the yacht is a days journey from
shore.
That evening Darlington calls his guests
together and tells them of his plan TO have
them corner the copper market because of
the imminence of war. All tho fnanciers
think II n splendid plan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
SkERRETT-GOODRICH

Inc marriage Of Miss Margaret Good
rlch' daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. John C.
Goodrlch, of New York and Mr.. Harry
iiariand Skerrett. Jr.. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
fiarry IT, Skerrett, of this city, took
pace To-Day at the st. Regis Hotel New
YORK. at half after o'clock.
MISS Goodrich was attended by Miss
Mapei Bliss as maid of honor. and the
bridesmaids were Miss winifred Maxon
OF Los Angeles; Mrs Alfred r. Smiles and
Mrs. walter S. Ward. of New York
MI Walter S. Ward, was Mr.. Sker-
retts best man. and the ushers were MIR
-. Apthorp Fuller of Boston; Mr. Harold
W. koberts, of New York Mr. John Jacobs
ana Mr. William Thieleps. of this city
Inc ceremony was followed by re.
ception, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Skerret,
left on "A wedding tour. They will
i've In New York, where Mr.. Skerrett is
engaged in business
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18

OF blue crepe meteor. She win also wear
nat OF peach-colored tulle, and will carry
basket filled with peach-colored snap
dragon. The bridesmaids Miss A. Kath-
erihe frice and Miss Emma b. Suders will
be gowned alike in apricot silk. covered
with blue tule. Their leghorn hats will have
crowns made of roses and they will carry
baskets hlled with pink snap dragon. The
nttle Hover girl Miss Dorothy Wander
beck, viii wear dainty frock of white,
Win piue sash. and viii carry a basket
niled with sweetheart roses. Master George
V9nderbeck will be the ring bearer
MI Wasey will have Mr. III. l.. Simp-
son as best man. The ushers will include
Mr. Wallace Roberts. Mr.. Edmund @.
Wasey, Mr.. Louis Wasey. MIR. Fullerton
waldo, Mr. Donald Bridgman. Mr. Norman
4. Moore small reception will follow
the ceremony at the brides home.
Mr. and Mrs. Wasey will live at ShuIrs
Mills. y. C., after Nav
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
THOMPSON-SEITZ

An interesting spring wedding will take
place tonight in the Church of the Saviour
Thirty.eighth street above Chestnut when
MISS Florence NJ. Seitz, daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs' samuel Seitz of 2026 North Park
avenue ana Mr.. Charles Henry Thompson
Will be married by the rector, the Rev
Robert Johnston. The bride will be given
in marriage by her father. and the bridal
party will include Miss Florence Marie
keffer, maid of honor Mrs. Joseph A. MUIR
ray matron OF honor Miss Florence Hrsch.
MISS Gertrude Shew. bridesmaids; Miss
Katharine Seitz. niece of the bride, flower
girl; Mr.. George Fritz best man; Mr.. Nor
man T. Moore, of New York; Mr.. De Haven
Butterworth, and the brides brothers, Mr..
Henry Seitz and Mr.. Earl Seitz. ushers.
The ceremony will he followed by recep-
tion at the Aldine. Mr.. Thompson and his
bride will leave for an extended trip through
the southern States, and after June / will
live on Long Island
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
KIRK-.JOHNSOE

Announcement is made of the marriage
of Miss Mary r. Johnson. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Howell c. Johnson. of Ssl9 Ridge
avenue, Roxborough, to Mr.. Howard II,
Kirk, also of that suburb. on Saturday,
April IA, at noon. in the parish house Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of st. James
by the Rev. DR. Henry c. Stone The bride,
who was given in marriage by her father,
was unattended. Mr.. Alfred Corriston was
the bridegrooms best man. 4 reception was
held in the afternoon ut the home of the
brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk will
live at $500 Media street upon their return
from their honeymoon trip.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
Personals

MI. and Mrs Walter S. Thomson. of 1922
Spiuce street, will introduce their daugh-
~ MISS Rebecca G. Thomson, at a tea to
- sven on December 4.
mrs Paul D. Mills has returned to her
s..s IN Kadnor, after spending several
\ weeks at Aiken, S. C.
-. ana Mrs. Herbert Lincoln Clark who
4 M, oeen occupying apartments at the
- tSLlton during the winter have gone
sn,,n lne Green Briar Hotel, White Sulphur
""Ss' Va'' for several weeks.
a. nrs, Lincoln Godfrey. Of the Ritz-Cari-
~. ~. spent several days last week at Atlantic
SnN Mrs, Godfrey win shortly leave for
ocs',.s arl!s-in-the-Pines, where she will
months. '"e carry spr'"s
A., and Mrs. Adolph Roa asngarten, who
Sh,' peen spending the winter in Phiadel-
Il 4, nave opened Chanticleer. their place
NJ and Mrs. Robert Griscom. of Dolo-
MN, Swsn, Haverford, will shortly leave for
scs.'S s sulphur Springs, where they will
~sno fortnight.
Mr.. ana Mrs. James Rowland, of Ash
CIV road. Elkins Park. are at Atlantic
4 a. ih wnsre they will spend some time at
Aarioorougn- -Blenhelm.
<hs, and Mrs John Gilbert, of Redtop,
f Scs-s spent the weekend at ST. Pauls
II 0sru.... concord. N. H., where their son. Mr..
oiibert. is a student
|ttrl
n !, III ~ ana Mrs. Frederick Hodgeman Foote,
4 cago, ILL.,, and Port Henry, N. Y,
2i,ss .s the engagement of their daughter,
u lAh Rcbccca Footc. TO Mr.. Jay Price
q. ~~a'zares, or Rasnor.
INV ana Mrs. Robert Clothler, of West
q xasiphla. spent several days this week
~: and Mrs. LanEdon Williams, of st.
r''' are at Atlantic City for a week.
ana Ars. Charles Stanley Harvey
ssurned from Ocean City.
Claude NJ. Ptowman. Of Bryn Mawr.
@'ss luncheon and bridge at her home
oe Mrs, Edward LAWS. OF Hortter
hoA their daughter, Mrs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
Weddings
wASEY-ROBERTS

One of the attractive weddings OF the
week will be that of Miss I.elen Evelyn
roberts. daughter of Mr.: and Mrs. How
IVA shreve Roberts. Of 42ss Spruce street.
and Mr.. Albert whiting Wasey. which VIII
take place this evening at o'clock In the
Wa,rvt street Presbyterian Church. The
W., Iohn McCallum will perform the cer-
w. ,,v Miss Roberts will be gowned In
ei,,un' tsa tin with an overdress Of tulle and
WIZ WIZ with 4 court train. Her tulle veil
maze ssr.nred w with orange blossoms and
VII Iii carry . shower bouquet Of lilies
~ the valley and white sveet Pess: Mlsz
;' ~ 1fscsrflx jxl| n1111 S.lcs koesr5c
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
FESMIRE-CANNING

The marriage of Miss Helen G.. Canning,
daughter of Mrs. william Canning. OF 3Ot
East Ninth avenue, Conshohocken. Pa, to
Mr.. Charles s. Fesmire, Jr, of 95l North
Eleventh street, this city, was solemnized at
noon today at the home of the bride s
mother, with the Rev DR.. J. Kennedy
Moorehouse, OF the Calvary Protestant Epis-
copal Church, Conshohocken, officiating.
The bride was attended by her sister, Miss
Lavinia Canning, while Mr.. George $. Fes-
mire was his brothers best man. The serv-
ice was followed by breakfast. Upon
their return from an extended tour through
the West, the bride and bridegroom will be
at home, after June |, at S22 Maple street,
COnshohocken.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
FURGESON-WHITE

A wedding of interest to Germantown will
take place tonight when Miss Sara White.
of 6519 Boyer street will be married to Mr..
Thomas ]. Furgeson, of 5732 Knox street.
tH the Rev David Spencer, at his home, 1882
North Thirteenth street.
Mrs. Jack Cuttitt, sister of the BRIDE
to-be, will be matron of honor, and Mr..
Jack Cuttitt best man. A reception will
follow at the brides home. Mr.. and Mrs.
Furgeson will leave for Atlantic City after
the ceremony and will be at home at 65l9
Bower street after May.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
ROXbOrOugh

The choir of the Lutheran Church OF the
Redeemer, Falls of Schuylkill, will sing the
cantata From Olivet to calvary TO-
night in the hall Of the Young Mems Asso-
citation. on Queen lane where the church
services have been held since the destruc-
tion of the church by fire.
The Young Peoples Society Of the Rox-
borough Baptist Church has elected the fol-
lowing officers. who will be installed on
Friday night, April ~. at the annual socla'
meeting: Mr.. Horace r. Bickart, Jr.. presi-
dent Mr.. w. lie Roy Gait. vice president /;
Miss Edna Hill. treasurer. and Miss Doris
Meyer secretary.
The engagement has been announced Oh
Miss Nav Elizabeth Yeabsley. of 6070 Ridge
avenue, Roxborough to Mr.. Paul s. Pierce,
of Knoxville, Tenn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18

will be the guest of Miss Edith Van San
ford for "A few days before returning to her
home. She will also spend some time with
Mr. and Mrs. Frank r. Wallace at Pitts
field, Mass. Mrs. Rowley will be remem-
bered as Miss Catherine Davis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
McFIILIN--KIRk

The wedding of Miss Madeline Kirk to
Mr.. Edward S. McFilin was solemnized
with nuptial mass this morning at the
Church of st. Francis of Assist, German
town. Miss Marguerite Kirk. a sister Of the
bride. was bridesmaid, and Mr.. James Nc
Fillin, brother of the bridegroom, was best
man.
After wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Nc
Fillin will be at home at 1926 North
Twenty-sixth street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18


William Penn High School on April 81.
The L. G. Club will hold It's dance on
Saturday evening in Mosebach's Drawing
Rooms, Thirteenth street and Girard ave-
nue.. The entertainment committee has
arranged very attractive program for the
spring and summer seasons. The officers Of
the club include W. II. Albrecrt president /:
T. p. Hess, vice president; ]. II. Haas Jr,,
treasurer, and G. w. Glazier Jr., secretary
Mrs. Charles Hacker. of 1920 South Rit-
tenhouse square. has issued invitations to
the members of the Mary Anna Longstreth
Alumnae Association for a o'clock tea, on
Tuesday afternoon, May 1.
Conn, who have been spending several DAYS
at the Haverford Apartments have left for
Atlantic City, where they will spend a few
days before returning home. Mr. and Mrs
Hall came down to attend the wedding of
Miss Evelyn Runk and Mr.. Henry Abbott,
which took place last Saturday at noon.
The monthly meeting or the Philadelphia
Chapter. United Daughters of the Confed
eracy, was held on Monday at the Bellevue
Stratford.
Mrs l.. Sydney Prichard, of 100 West
Washington lane, Germantown; Mrs Rob.
ert Newbern. Mrs. II. V. CIapham, Mrs +.
Wheeler Jenkins and Mrs william e. Clap.
ham are attending the conference of the
Daughters of the Revolution in Washing
ton. Before returning home Mrs. Prchard
will join Mr.. Prichard and will visit Old
Point Comfort.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18

Mrs Charles H. Longcope, Of 1643 Dia-
mond street, will entertain at luncheon, fol-
lowed by cards, on Saturday, April %.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
North PHILADELPHIA

The wedding of Miss Eva Stern. daugh-
ter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. w. Stern of
London. Eng, and Mr.. James Pastor, Of this
city, will take place on next Sunday eve
ming at the future home of the couple, 295O
West Lehigh avenue, and will be followed
by a reception.
Among the months interesting weddings
will be that of Miss Margaret M. Weldon,
daughter of Mr.. Richard Weldon. of 14S9
West Wyoming street, and Mr. Earle b.
Gunkle which will be solemnized on Sat
urday, April 2S Miss Mary Weldon will be
her sisters bridesmaid and Mr.. James A.
Eastwood will attend the bridegroom.
Miss Marian Gerber, who has been spend
ing short vacation at her home. l427 west
Ontario street, has returned to Cornell Col
lege.
The engagement has been announced of
Miss Olga Spitzer daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Adolph Splitter, of 2439 North Twenty-nnth
street, to Mr.. Paul Ealpern.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
West PHILADELPHIA

Mr.. and Mrs William II. Kern and their
family, of 3447 Chestnut street will leave
this week for their farm at Grand View
Heights, near Norristown. where they ex-
pect to remain for the summer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18

Mrs. George Grant Piper, of 5627 Thomas
avenue, is visiting friends in Lewisburg, Pa,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18

MI ana Mrs. Walter S. Thomson, Of 1922
Spruce street, will introduce their daugh-
~ MISS Rebecca G. Thomson, at a tea to
% slven on December 4.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18

The monthly meeting or the Philadelphia
Chapter United Daughters of the Confed
eracy, was held on Monday at the Bellevue
Stratford
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18

s raul d. Mills has returned to her
S.. s.Me IN Radnor. after spending several
weeks at Aiken, S. C.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-27
CHAPTER XII.
The Guzman incident.

Ricardo Guzman did not return
from Romero. The man had disap-
peared, it seemed, completely and mys-
teriously. At first the facts appeared
plain: citizen of the United States
had been lured across the border and
done to death by Mexican soldiers-for
it soon became evident that Ricardo
was dead. The outrage was a casus
belli such as no self-respecting people
could ignore; so ran the popular ver-
dict. The ominous mailed serpent
which lay along the Rio Grande stirred
itself.
OF course, the people of Texas were
delighted that the long-delayed hour
had struck; accordingly, when the
state department manifested Its will
ingness to allow Don Ricardo ample
time in which to come to life in pref
erence to putting further strain upon
international relations, they were both
surprised and enraged. Telegraph
wires began to buzz; the governor of
the state sent a sarcastic message to
the national capital, offering to dis
patch a company of Rangers after
Guzmans body. just to prove that he
was indeed dead, and that the Next
can authorities were lying when they
profeSsed ignorance of the fact.
This offer not only caught the popu-
lar fancy north of the Rio Grande, but
it likewise had an effect on the other
side of the river, for on the very next
day General Luis Longorio set out for
Romero to investigate personally the
rancher's disappearance.
Now, throughout all this public
clamor, truth, as usual, lay hidden at
the bottom of its well, and few even
of Ricardo's closest friends suspected
the real reason for his murder.
JoneSvflle, of course. could think or
talk of little else than this outrage,
and Blaze Jones, as befitted its lead
ing citizen, was loudest in his criticism
of the governments policy. Blaze's
conception of diplomacy was peculiar.
IF Potosi didn't talk straight that
consul oughta bent a gun bari over
the old ruffian's bean and telephoned
for couple hundred battleships. We
Americans are cussed with notions of
brotherly love and universal peace.
Bah! We're bound to have war, Dave,
some day or other"
Dave nodded his agreement. Eyes.
But-everybody has the wrong idea of
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-04-27

But no one could long remain stiff or
constrained with Paloma Jones; the
girl had a directness of manner and
an honest, friendly Smile that simply
would not be denied. Her delight that
Alaire had come to see her pleased and
shamed the elder woman, who hesi-
tatingly confessed the object of her
visit
"Oh, l thought you were calling on
me-" Paloma pouted her pretty lips.
Dave isn't here. He and father
have gone away"
1t needed no close observation to
discover the concern in Paloma's eyes ;
Alaire told her story quickly. "Mr.
Law must be warned right away" she
added, "for the man is capable of any
thing"
Paloma nodded. "Dave told us how
he had killed PanfilO-" She hest
tated, and then cried, impulsively !:
Mrs. Austin, I'm g,ing to confess
something-Ive got to tell somebody
or I'll burst. l was walking the floor
when you came. Well, dad and Dave
have completely lost their wits. They
have gone across the river-to get Ri
cardo Guzman's body"
"What!" Alaire stared at the girl
uncomprehendingly "My dear girl,
aren't you dreamingf"
81 thought I must be when / heard
about it. Dad wouldn't have told me
70 70, Iyn
in case anything happens to him." Pa
lomas breath failed her momentarily.
"They left an hour ago in my machine,
with two Mexicans to help them. They
intend to cross at your pumping plant
as soon as it gets dark, and be back
by dnight-that is, if they ever get
back"
Paloma's face was pale, her eyes
were strained and tragic. She made
a hopeless gesture, and Alaire won
dered momentarily whether the girls
anxiety was keenest for the safety of
her father or-the other?
"Can't we prevent them from go
ing?" she inquired.
'fWhat can we do? They'll go, any
how, regardless of what we say"
"Well, we could be there-you and
T."
Paloma agreed eagerly. eyes! May
be we could even help them if they got
into trouble"
"Come, then! Wen have supper at
Las Palmas and slip down to the river
and wait"