Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18

l counter upon anywhere like even 1 terms. Then, too, the narrowness of Rosa's escape caused the boys heart to dissolve with terror.
 After a conference with Asensio he decided that they must prepare for flight, and late that afternoon they all set out to seek a safer refuge. Evange- lima in tears at leaving her precious garden plot. Their led horse, one of those Lorenzo had captured, carried a pitifully light burden-only some tools, some pans and kettles, and roll of charred bedclothes.
 
 Johnnie O'Reilly had no difficulty In locating the residence of Ignacio Ava rado. but to communicate with him was quite another matter, inasmuch as his every step was dogged by that persistent shadow from Nuevitas.
 One evening, several days after his arrival, sudden rain storm drove OReilly indoors, and as he ascended to his room he saw that the lamp in | aiC udiiWdy udicu SluOkcu Ut CF- cry gust of wind. It was very dark outside: he reasoned that the streets would be deserted. Hastily securing that book which Alvarado, the dentist. had given him. he took position close inside his door. When he heard the spy pass and enter the next chamber he stole out into the hall and breathed into tho lonn ohimnoy yno,nopt later he was safely through the win dow and was working his way down the shed roof, praying that his move ments had not been seen and that the tiles were firm. He nmbly sealed the wall, crossed an inclosure, climbed second wall, and descended into dark side street. Taking advantage of the | densest shadows and the numerous overhanging balconies. he set out at brisk trot.
 A light showed through the barred windows of the Alvarado home, indi- eating that the family was in. After some fumbling OReilly laid hold of | the latch; then. without knocking, he | opened the front door and stepped in. | Ills sudden appearance threw the occupants into alarm: woman cried out sharply; man whom O'Reilly identified as Ignacio Alvarado himself leaped to his feet and faced him. ex- claiming:
 "Who are you?"
 "I'm friend. Don't be alarmed" Johnnie summoned his most agreeable smile, then he extended the sodden package he had carried beneath his arm. ''I come from your brother l Tomas. He asked me to hand you this book and to say that he Is return ing 1t with his thanks"
 What are you saying?" Plainly the speaker did not comprehend; there was nothing but apprehension in his voice.
 l O'Reilly tore the wet paper from the volume and laid it In Alvarado's hand. Look at it, please, and you'll under stand. didn't take time to knock, for ] fear might be followed" Alvarado stared first at the book 1 then at his caller. After moment he made sign to his wife. who left the AOotb. "Cltid6 ipo, bC ihqullCup with an effort. What do you want?' OReilly told him in few words. Alvarado showed relief; he even smiled. "I see, but-Caramba You gave me start. And this book Ha Tomas will have his jokes. It is we'll you took precautions, for I am under surveillance. I'll help you, yes! But you must not come here again. Return to your hotel and Let me think" Senor Alvarado drowned in deepest thought; then he said: "I have iti Ev- cry morning at half past nine a man wearing q Panama hat and q gray necktie with large gold pin will pass along the sidewalk across the street from the Isla de Cuba. You will know him. One day, I cannot promise how soon, he will lift his hat thus, and wipe his face. You understand? Good. Follow him. He will give you final di- rections. You know Manin, the drug gist? We'll, you can talk to him, and he will keep you posted as to our prog ress Now go before someone comes."
 O'Reilly wrung the Cuban's hand. Then he stepped out into the night, leaving pool of water on the clean blue tiles where he had stood.
 CHAPTER x.