"
They approached Santiago's residence, where they had decided to
remain until they sailed, when they perceived a peon on a pony
standing by the gate. As they drew near they recognized him as
one of the peons who had served as Mr. Black's mozo.
"Why, hello, Jose!" exclaimed Donald. "What brings you here?"
The mozo drew a letter from beneath his poncho and handed it to
Donald.
"For me?" asked Donald. "I thought it must be for Adrian. I
didn't think the----"
"It is from the jefe," interrupted the mozo.
"Oh, it's from Mr. Black!" with an accent on the Mr. "That's
different."
Donald opened the letter and read it hastily.
"Well, by George!" he exclaimed, "what do you think of that?"
"I can tell you better when I know what that is," replied Billie.
"Why, Mr. Black is becoming alarmed over the activities of the
Carranza forces and wants us to ask General Funston if he won't
send out enough cavalry to escort him and his daughter to Vera
Cruz in safety."
"Of course we'll ask him!" exclaimed Adrian. "Let's do it at
once."
"Now wait a minute," said Donald. "Let's see about it."
"What is there to see?"
"There's a good deal to see. You remember our experiences on the
Rio Grande?"
"But this is different! We are at war with Mexico now.
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