What an idiot
of sorts he had been!
"We understand each other perfectly, governor. I know and you
know that I am an American. As a citizen of the United States I
claim the protection of that flag. I demand that you will send
immediately for the United States consul to this city."
Megales leaned forward with a thin, cruel smile on his face.
"Very well, senor. Let it be as you say. Your friend, Senor
O'Halloran, is the United States consul. I shall be very glad to
send for him if you can tell me where to find him. Having
business with him to-day, I have despatched messengers who have
been unable to find him at home. But since you know where he is,
and are in need of him, perhaps you can assist me with
information of value."
Again Bucky was fairly caught. He had no reason to doubt that the
governor spoke truth in saying that O'Halloran was the United
States consul. There were in the city as permanent residents not
more than three or four citizens of the United States. With the
political instinct of the Irish, it would be very characteristic
of O'Halloran to work his "pull" to secure for himself the
appointment.
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