“Well, I’m sure Capt. Peak can get a message through for us,” insisted Billie. “I feel more like staying here now than ever. I am sure I shall be able to get a line on Don Rafael, and if I can’t capture him I may be able to help some one else do so.”
“I feel a good deal like Billie,” declared Adrian, “and I vote to notify Billie’s father, if possible, and stay right here for a few days longer anyway.”
“Two is a majority,” said Donald, “so let’s go and see what we can do.”
They found Capt. Peak in conversation with a member of Col. Bliss’ staff and made known their wants.
“These are the young men of whom I have just been speaking,” said Capt. Peak to the officer. “Boys, I want to introduce you to Lieut. Grant of the regular army!”
The boys acknowledged the introduction.
“And so you want to get a message to El Paso,” said the Lieutenant.
“If we can,” replied Billie. “I am afraid my father will be getting worried.”
“Of course you know the line is for purely military purposes?”
“Yes sir,” was Billie’s prompt reply, “and this message is a military necessity.”