“Yes,” echoed Don Antonio, “we must remember Guadalupe! We can do nothing until she is rescued!”
The captain removed his sombrero and scratched his head.
“I hadn’t thought of that,” he finally said.
“That is where Don Rafael is the smartest,” said Adrian. “That is why he was trying to capture Pedro.”
“What would you suggest?” asked Don Antonio, who had come to have a wholesome respect for the opinions of the American boys.
“I haven’t figured it out yet,” replied Adrian. “Have you thought of anything, Don?”
“Yes; I have thought of a number of things, but none that seems to meet the requirements.”
“How would it do to try and get into communication with Don Rafael?” suggested Adrian.
“Not a bad idea at all,” replied Donald; “but—hello! what’s the dog found?” he suddenly asked, as
Tanto, with nose to the ground, began to wag his tail and utter a joyous whine.