“We are going to stay with you. We will sleep at your house,” said “Chinaman,” “and if they attack us, we will defend ourselves.”
He showed a pistol which he carried in his sash.
The three walked on together, and as they passed a little grove in front of the palace, a shadow passed by, crawling, and fled away.
“He was there,” said “Chinaman.”
They went into the house. Amparito, with the old nurse, was praying before a lighted image.
XX. CONFIDENCE
YES, HE IS THE HERO
When he got up, Cæsar found a lot of letters and notices from his followers all over the district, giving him pointers.
With the help of a manservant who used to go about with him, he himself got the motor ready and prepared to visit the polls.