“During the Madero revolution he tried to win the good graces of President Madero, but his record was too bad and President Madero ordered him out of the city. Since that time he has threatened vengeance on the President and all his friends. It is even said he is trying to start a new revolution. He is none too good, I can tell you.”
“But what has all this to do with your great danger?” asked Adrian.
“Why, my uncle thinks Jose is the man from whom you rescued me yesterday.”
“What!” exclaimed all the boys in chorus. “That man!”
“That’s what my uncle thinks. He has been reported in this vicinity. He has changed his name
to Rafael Solis and I heard one of the peons yesterday address him as Don Rafael.”
“I didn’t notice that he had lost an ear,” said Donald.
“No,” said Billie, “but you noticed that he wore his hair unusually long, didn’t you? I expect he does that to hide the missing ear.”
“That’s it exactly!” exclaimed Donald. “I knew there was something strange about his appearance, but for the life of me I couldn’t tell what it was.”
“Well, that’s it,” replied Billie, “and if I ever get my eye on you again, Mr. Don Rafael, I’ll know you.”