in Spanish.

"Let me out of this," was the unsatisfactory response in English.

"Oh!" from Donald. "You are an American. Well, keep still and
I'll help you to get rid of the blanket."

He grabbed hold of the covering and the newcomer was soon
uncovered.

"Now, then, who are you?" asked Donald again.

"I'll show you who I am if I get hold of you," was the uncivil
answer, and an arm shot out.

"Now look here," said Donald, "if you don't stop that I'll let
daylight through you. We are in a bad box and the only thing to
do is to make the best of it."

"We?" exclaimed the newcomer. "Why do you say we?"

"Because I am a prisoner the same as you are. Now, who are you?"

"I'm Lieutenant Grimes of the general's staff. Who are you?"

"I am Donald Mackay, on a special mission for Gen. Funston."

"How did they get you?"

"Kidnaped me on the street. How did they get you?"

"Same way. I had just left the general's quarters."

"I can see that some one might want to capture you, lieutenant,
but I cannot see what they want of me."

"How long have you been here?" asked the lieutenant.

"About half an hour. By the way, are you armed?"

"No; they took away my weapons. How about you?"

"I have my automatic. I'd have used it when you came in, only
you were dumped in so suddenly."

"What do you suppose the game is?"

"I don't know; but we'll find out. I've been in tighter places
than this--but no hotter," after a pause.

"Have you tried to get out?"

"Yes; but it was too hot work. The door seemed pretty strong."

"Perhaps the two of us might force it," suggested Grimes. "I'm a
pretty husky chap."

"We might try," replied Donald. "The place is so narrow we can
get a good brace."

They put their feet against the opposite wall and pushed against
the door.

"We'll never make it that way," said the lieutenant. "We'll have
to throw ourselves at it."

"Not much room for that, Lieutenant, but you give the word and
we'll have a try."

Getting their bearings as well as they could in the dark, they
drew themselves back and then literally threw themselves at the
door. It gave way with a snap and both fell to their feet on the
outside.

Quick as a flash they were on their feet, Donald with his weapon
ready for instant action.

But there was no one in sight.

"That's mighty funny!" exclaimed the lieutenant. "Lock two strong
men up in a place like that and not guard it."

"It's a mighty good thing for us they di