CHAPTER I 

WYNDHAM PAYS DUTY 

Red reflections trembled on the sea, a fringe of languid surf broke along the beach, and as the liner turned a point, a white town that rose in terraces, glimmered like a pearl. A yellow flag ran up to the masthead, the throb of engines slowed, and a noisy launch steamed out from behind the mole. Marston, leaning on the rail, watched her approach, and his look was thoughtful when he turned to Wyndham. 

"If Don Ramon got our telegram, he's probably on board," he said. "I hope he is, because if he doesn't come it might imply he means to make things difficult for us. He could if he liked." 

"Larrinaga will come," Wyndham replied. "From all accounts, he's a pretty good officer, but I don't expect he neglects his interests while he looks after the State's. I'm counting on this." 

"I s'pose one mustn't be fastidious, but I don't want to get involved in fresh intrigue. The job we've undertaken is awkward enough." 

"Very awkward," Wyndham agreed, with some dryness. "In a way, it looks too big for us. To begin with, we have got to pay duties we dodged, and satisfy the Government we cheated. Then, without exciting the latter's curiosity, we're going to stop a rebellion and carry off its leader. There's the worst puzzle. The fellow's cunning and powerful. Moreover, he's my uncle." 

He stopped, for the engines clanked noisily as the screw turned astern; then the anchor splashed and the launch swung in to the gangway. The port doctor came on board and after him a man in tight-fitting American clothes. His wide black belt was spun from the finest silk and Marston noted his hat. Indians had woven the delicate material under running water; presidents and dictators wore hats like that, and none of the few produced were sent to Europe. It was obvious that Señor Larrinaga was now a man of importance.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Is Don Ramon's presence on the ship clear to the others on board?
2. Does anyone know whether or not Don Ramon is on the ship?
3. Is it clear to the group whether or not Don Ramon is on the ship?
Q2:
1. Why might Don Ramon be on the ship?
2. What makes it a possibility that Don Ramon could be on the ship?
3. Why is it possible that Don Ramon has boarded the ship?
Q3:
1. Does the group hope that Don Ramon is on board the ship?
2. Does the group want Don Ramon to be on the ship?
3. Is the group in favor of finding Don Ramon on the ship?
Q4:
1. Why does the group hope that Don Ramon is aboard the ship?
2. Why does the group want Don Ramon to be on the ship?
3. Why would it be favorable for the group to find Don Ramon aboard the ship?
Q5:
1. What color of flag did the ship have?
2. What was the color of the ship's flag?
3. What was the color of the flag that the ship flew?
Q6:
1. Are Marston and Wyndham aboard the ship?
2. Do Marston and Wyndham count among the ships passengers?
3. Can Marston and Wyndham be found on the boat?
Q7:
1. Where are Marston and Wyndham?
2. Where can Marston and Wyndham be found?
3. What is the location of Marston and Wyndham?
Q8:
1. What business do marston and Wyndham have at the port?
2. What are Marston and Wyndham doing at the port?
3. What has brought Marston and Wyndham to the port?
Q9:
1. Have Marston and Wyndham been acting nobly?
2. Have Marston and Wyndham been scrupulous lately?
3. Have the recent actions of Marton and Wyndham been beyond reproach?
Q10:
1. What have Marston and Wyndham done that is dishonest?
2. What unscrupulous acts have recently been committed by Marston and Wyndham?
3. What have Wyndham and Marston done recently that was not very above board?
Q11:
1. After Marston and Wyndham make amends for their unscrupulous acts, what must they do?
2. What do Marston and Wyndham have to do after reparing the dishonest things they've done?
3. Once Marston and Wyndham solve the problems caused by their dishonesty, what do they have to do?
Q12:
1. Who leads the rebellion?
2. Who is in charge of a rebellion?
3. Who is the leader of the rebels?
Q13:
1. Is Wyndham's uncle intelligent?
2. Is the uncle of Wyndham a smart man?
3. Has Wyndham got a clever uncle?
Q14:
1. Who did Marston and Wyndham see first after the anchor dropped?
2. Upon the dropping of the anchor, who was the first person that Marston and Wyndham spotted?
3. Who was the first person Marston and Wyndham once the ship docked?
Q15:
1. Who did Marston and Wyndham see second after the anchor dropped?
2. Upon the dropping of the anchor, who was the second person that Marston and Wyndham spotted?
3. Who was the second person Marston and Wyndham once the ship docked?
Q16:
1. What about the man's outfit did Marston pay attention to?
2. What was of note to Marston about the man's outfit?
3. What about the man's outfit drew Marston's attention?
Q17:
1. What made the man's hat special?
2. What was so unique about the man's hat?
3. What was of note concerning the man's head covering?
Q18:
1. Who wore hats similar to the man who got off the boat?
2. Who wore hats like the one of the man on the boat?
3. What kinds of people tended to wear hats like the one of the man who descended from the boat?
Q19:
1. Were there many hats like the one the man wore?
2. Was the man wearing a hat that was released in mass production?
3. Were there a lot of models in the world of the hat the man wore?
Q20:
1. Was it possible to purchase the man's hat in Europe?
2. Could one purchase a hat like the man on the boat's in Europe?
3. Was the man's hat for sale in European stores?
