Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-24

regiment of Americans with dynamite. Your English friend makes no secret or his business, so we shall escort him to Neuvitas and see him safely out of the country, once for all."
 And yet you permit me to remain?" Johnnie was surprised
 For the present. yes! That is my omciai message to you. Privately, however'-the speaker eyed OReilly wi-h disconcerting expression-"I would like to warn you. You are a bright fellow, and you have way with you-there's no denying it. Under other conditions it would be a pleas ure to know you better. 1t grieves me, therefore, to warn you that your fur ther stay in Cuba will not be-pleas- ant. l almost regret that there is no conclusive evidence against you; it would so simplify matters. Come, now, hadn't you better acknowledge that I have guessed your secret?"
 OReilly's perplexity was changing to dismay, for it seemed to him he was being played with; nevertheless, he shook his head. q would only be deceiving you, sir" he said.
 General Antuna sighed. "rhen I see embarrassments ahead for both of us."
 More arrests?"
 Not necessarily. Understand me. speak as one gentleman to another. Dut-you must have noticed that Amer leans are unpopular with our troons Eh? They are impulsive, these troon- CTS; accidents cannot be prevented. suppose something should happen to you! There is the trouble. You came 10 Cuba to enjoy its climate; you can- not be expected to remain indoors. Of course not. We'll! Among our sol- diers are many new recruits. patriotic. enthusiastic young fellows, but-care- less. They are wretchedly unproficient marksmen, and they haven't learned the danger of promiscuous rifle fire. They are forever shooting at things, merely to score hit. Would you be- l1eve It? Oh, have to discipline them frequently. To think of you being abroad through the streets, therefore. worries me intensely. Suppose you should be found dead some day. Im- aglne my feelings" The speakers tone and expression were eloouent of concern. How could I fix the respon- sibility?"
 By having me followed, as usual. dare say" O'Reilly said bitterly.
 "Oh, you will of course be shadowed day and night; in fact, to be quite sure or your-er-safety, I shall ask you to permit one of my men to accompany you everywhere and even to share your room. We shall try never to lose sight or you, depend upon 1t. I wish you could find another climate equally ben efcial to your rheumatism. It would ilft great load from my mind." The speaker paused hopefully; that same sardonic flicker was on his lips.
 Johnnie could not summon an an. swering smile, for his heart was like lead. He realized now the utter futil- ity Of resistance; he knew that to remain in Puerto Principe after tbis thinly yelled warning would be to court destructi0n-and destruction of shocking character against which If would be impossible to guard After moment of thought he said grayelv.
 T appreciate the delicacy of your consideration, sir, and-I shaii go.'
 General Antuna leaped to his feet. his grim face alight; striding to O'Reilly, he pressed his hands-be seemed upon the point of embracing him. T thank you!" he cried "Yon render me supreme service. See. I breathe easy. Permit me to offer vou rcfreshnent--one Of our famous Shan. ish wines. No: Then the best cigar in ali Cuba 7"