The children of the Sun do not light their fires in the presence of their Father.

There is but one possible way to that end,--does yonder red-headed man comprehend the Spanish tongue ?" "He does not." "That is bad," her brows contracting.

"Still he must be used, as no other among you will answer my purpose.

Bid him advance to my side on the platform; bid him pretend to hold converse with me, and, above all else, have him attend my every gesture and obey.

Will he do your bidding ?" "I know not," I replied honestly.