Our readers can grasp what was going on. Oscar, gotten up as a female,
was on the "shadow," and very speedily all that Cad Metti had told him
was confirmed. He saw two men following his talented counterfeit, and he
followed them, and at the proper moment rejoined Cad. The second change
was made and Oscar proceeded to the restaurant to meet the siren. He
found her at the appointed place, and together they entered the
dining-room and took seats at the same table where they had held their
original consultation. The woman appeared to be in excellent humor and
said:
"Oh, I feel so greatly encouraged."
"I will encourage you still further. I have considered the matter and I
have determined to rescue your brother, but I must have your full
confidence. What is your name?"
"Libbie Van Zant."
"Very well, Miss Van Zant, when am I to meet your brother?"
"You are not to meet him right away."
"Why not?"
"I do not wish him to suspect that I have betrayed him. I must have time
to prepare him for the meeting with you."
"That is all right."
"And now let me tell you something: these are very desperate men; you
must secure aid."
"Oh, certainly."
"I want you to select the men who will aid you. We must not make a
mistake. You must have men with you when you make the raid on the
place.
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