"I have no doubt that General Funston will do as he
agreed and find us passage."
"I for one shall be glad to return to the States," said Donald.
"So shall I after I have found out about Santiago's connection
with that ten thousand pounds."
"That's right," was the laughing rejoinder. "Stick to it, Billie,
and who knows what may happen?"
"Do you know," remarked Adrian slowly, "I'm beginning to be
considerably worried for the Americans scattered throughout
Mexico."
"Why should you be?" from Donald.
"I remember Pedro's words that, if the United States did
anything, Carranza would unite with Huerta."
"I don't believe he would."
"Maybe not. But the Zapata brothers will think this a good time
to make the Americans trouble. I was thinking of Mr. Black and
Josie."
"I'll bet you were," laughed Billie. "I wouldn't be surprised if
they were thinking about you. Hey, Don?"
"Well, they might do worse," said Donald. "There are worse
fellows than Adrian."
"That's right," retorted Adrian good-humoredly. "I can stand it.
But, just the same, I wish I knew they were safe."
"Well, what's the matter with our paying them a visit?" queried
Billie.
"Nix," from Donald. "We'll stay inside the lines. I've had enough
of this bush fighting.
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