Without waiting to listen to further words of warning the detective walked rapidly away.
Renie returned to the cabin; the girl was disturbed and thoughtful. The dream of her lonely life was opening up to her, but alas! the picture was fringed with dark surroundings.
Upon entering the cabin the girl was addressed by her father, who asked:
"Renie, what do you think of that fellow?"
"He is a mysterious man, father, but he appears to be friendly to us."
"He has spoken nothing but the truth, so far, my child.
Garcia is a villain! it was he who assailed me."
"How was it he came to assail you, father?"
"My child, that man has designs against you; it is time that I told you all I know concerning yourself!"
"Do so, father."
The old smuggler proceeded and related to Renie all that he had told to Garcia, and also stated the Cuban's proposition.