on it, sticking out from amid a pile of papers.

"Yes, much to do," went on Mr. Alcando. And then, either by
accident or design, he shoved some papers in such a way that the
small box was completely hidden.

"We have just come from Mr. Hadley," explained Joe, and then he
and Blake plunged into a mass of details regarding their trip,
with which I need not weary you.

Sufficient to say that Mr. Alcando promised to be on hand at the
time of the sailing of the steamer for Colon.

In due time, though a day or so later than originally planned,
Blake and Joe, with their new Spanish friend, were on hand at the
pier. Mr. Alcando had considerable baggage, and he was to be
allowed the use of an old moving picture camera with which to "get
his hand in." Blake and Joe, of course had their own machines,
which had been put in perfect order. There were several of them
for different classes of work.

Final instructions were given by Mr. Hadley, good-bys were said,
and the boys and Mr. Alcando went aboard.

"I hope you have good luck!" called Birdie Lee to Blake, as she
waved her hand to him.

"And so do I," added Mabel Pierce to Joe.

"Thanks!" they made answer in a chorus.