Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-10-10
CHAPTER vi.
The Quest Begins.

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When O'Reilly had finished his sec
ond reading of the letter there were
fresh blots upon the pitifully untidy
pages. 81 write nicely, only the ink Is
poor" There Is little of anything
here at Asensio's house" at Is cold
before the dawn" Poor little
Rosa! he had always thought Of her
as so proud, so high-spirited, so play
full. but another Rosa had written this
letter. Her appeal stirred every
chord of tenderness, every impulse OF
chivalry in his impressionable Irish ma
ture. 20 Godl Come quickly, if you
love me-" He leaped to his feet; he
dashed the tears from his eyes.
Johnnie's preparations were con-
Quoted with vigor and promptitude;
within two hours his belongings were
packed. He seized his hat and has
tened downtown to the Office of the Gu
ban junta.
A businesslike young man inquired
his errand. Johnnie made known
part of it, and then asked to see some
one In authority. In consequence, per-
haps, of his Irish smile or Of that per-
suasiveness which he could render al
most irresistible when he willed, 1t was
not long before he gained admittance
to the presence of Mr.. Enriquez, a dis
tinguished. scholarly Cuban of middle
age.
O'Reilly plunged boldly into the
heart of the matter which had brought
him thither. When he had finished his
tale Mr.. Enriquez inquired:
"But how do you expect me to help
your"
81 want your advice more than your
help, although you might tell me where
/ can find Colonel Lopez"
Enriquez eyed his caller keenly.
THAT information would be very we'll
worth having" said he. But, you IN
derstand, we know little about what is
going on in Cuba-far less than the
Spanlards themselves. I'm afraid /
can't help you"
you don't take me for q spy, do
your Johnnie asked, with his friendly
grin.
"Ah! You don't look like one, but
we never know whom to trust. This
young lady In whom you are inter.
ested, who Is she2'
Her name Is varona; Miss Rosa
Varona."
$50" Enriquez raised his brows
mot by any chance the heiress to that
famous Varona treasurer"
Exactly If there Is such a thing
Here Read this. 1 want you to be.
lieve me-" Reverently be laid Rosa's
letter before her countryman. I'm
not In the habit Of showing my letters
to strangers, butt guess that1l con.
vince you I'm not a spy"
he sat silently while the letter was
being read; nor was he disappointed liz
the result. Mr.. Enriquez raised dark
compassionate eyes to his, saying:
This Is touching letter, sir. ]
thank you for allowing me to see It
No, don't doubt you now. Poor Cuba
Her sons must be brave, her daughters
patient"
wen! lou understand why / must
go quickly, and why 1 can't chance de
lay by going either to Matanzas or te
Havana. l want to land somewhere
farther east, and want you to helr
me to find Colonel Lopez"
Mr. Enriquez frowned thoughtfully
What / just told you is literally true.
he said at last. 1--WE work In the darl
up here. and we don't know the where
abouts OF our troops. Butt have 8
thought" He excused himself and LEFT
the room. When he returned he ex
planned; Il don't have to tell you thai
we are watched all the time, and thai
for US to assist you openly would be
liable to defeat your purpose. But
have just telephoned to a man car
trust, and l have told him your story
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