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"I would like to block the Spaniard," said Oliver. "I've not forgotten how he treated us and poor Longley at Manila."

"You want to be careful of what you are doing," I put in. "Remember, we are not in the Philippines now, but in the Hawaiian Islands."

"Yes; but we are under Uncle Sam's protection, and nobody will give such a rascally Spaniard leeway, and I know it. Come on and follow them."

We talked the matter over for half a minute, and decided to go after the trio and learn, if possible, more concerning the investment urged upon Messrs. Carson and Palmer.

"We can at least caution the Americans to be careful," said Oliver, as we hurried along. "There will be no harm in that."

"And tell them what we know of Delverez," finished Dan, with a grin that meant a good deal.

The trio had passed out of a side gateway to the grounds and were walking to one of the main thoroughfares. Soon Fort Street was gained,