Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06

Nov the first thing to do Is to 60 and get
your positions. Wen lie absolutely quiet until
q quarter Of 9. That alone will make the de-
tenders nervous, wondering what We are up
to. At O quarter to ., Joe and his group will
start in, and soon as they are seen will
make dash for the IRE. The moment that
Chuck sees them dashing In, he win start to
attack, making much noise and confusion
rs possible. Remember, you want TO try to get
your messages in yourselves, but it's just
important to raise as much confusion you
can At the height Of the uproar, I'll start in
with my gang. and then the plan that Shorty
figured out should work.
Johnny paused, while questions were asked
and answered. Then, when everybody was
satisfied with the plan, they separated, stealing
quietly through the dark woods to their APP
pointed positions.
Down in the camp, the defending army was
beginning to show signs Of nerves. Close to
the fire, in q narrow circle. stood Alec Bender
and four of his stoutest troops. Farther out,
around the borders OF the camp. were the Blue
scouts, throwing the beams Of their flashlights
in every direction.
Fifteen minutes passed. half hour. An
hour. The Blues began 10 fuss and fret. Not
q sign of q Red had been seen.
They're up to something funny, as sure as
the world" said Of the inner defenders.
THAT Johnny Galloway is pretty smart"
oh / don't know" said Alec Bender sourly.
"In bet YOU he doesn't get his message through.
They haven't much more time. IT'S quarter
of now
At that moment a warning yen came from
the scout nearest the river. At once pande-
monium broke out in that direction. The next
thing the Blues knew, Joe Edwards and two
Red companions were dashing madly for Di-
rector Parks, seated by the campfire.
Get EN-, boys cried Alec. and the Blues
met the oncoming Reds with Q rush. In
second the Reds were captured, and Joe was
forced to give up his message.
But the Blues had no time to exult. At that
very moment a wild uproar arose from the di-
rection of the mess house, and they had to
shift their forces to meet that attack. Chuck
Goetz, with his three companions. got within
a few feet of the fire before he was caught.
THE Blues, much excited OF the sudden on
slaught, were now almost bowled over as
three more Reds came charging in from the
direction Of the road.
There's Johnny Galloway" howled Alec.
"cet him-hen have the third message"
And Alec got Johnny. Not content with
merely tagging him, he bore him TO the ground
with flying tackle. moment later he arose
to his feet waving triumphsntly aloft o bit Of
paper on stick.
Come on In, Blues!" he yelled. we've cap
tured all the messageS!"
From every direction the Blue outer defense
came running in. And just behind them stole
q small figure, keeping low to the ground and
making no noise. Ten feet from the fire this
figure uttered yell, and in a last leap reached
Director Parks It was Shorty Hastings.
Here's the third messager he yelled The
Reds win!''
A roar arose from the Blues. Then Alec
tore apart the paper he had taken from
Johnny. It wasn't q message ct al, but . fake!
Ehorty's trick had worked.
'Yah, YAH yahI" howled Shorty, dancing up
and down In front Of Alec. That's once you
got fooled, isn't it? And boy. how III enjoy
those hot dogs that you are going to pay forl"
THE END.