"There's only one thing about the whole country that I admire." "What's, that?" asked Adrian. "Lucia?" "No; it's the wholesome respect the Mexicans show for Brigadier-General Funston." "Yes, and if he is let alone, he'll make them respect the American flag," echoed Donald. "Long may it wave!" was Adrian's sententious comment. But it did not wave long over Vera Cruz, for the following November, Huerta having been obliged to leave the country in the meantime and Gen. Carranza having established himself for the time being in the City of Mexico, the American forces were withdrawn and the Carranza forces took possession of Vera Cruz. Some months later Carranza was recognized by the United States, and at this writing is establishing his government, which promises to be a continuation of the one established by Madero. Thus it will be seen that Santiago's work for his country was productive of good, as are all efforts to bring liberty to the people and to free them from the rule of a few. Before sailing for home, the boys had the satisfaction of knowing that the man known as Strong had been properly punished, and that, in accordance with Santiago's dying wish, the ten thousand pounds which he had practically given to Billie months before on the Rio Grande, were placed to the lad's credit in the banking house of Don Esteban. The fate of Ambrosio, the ape which caused so much trouble, was left in the hands of the keeper of the prison to which Strong was sentenced. It is to be hoped that his behavior will improve. THE END. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES Page 48: Removed extra quotation mark. Page 60: Changed "moso" to "mozo." Page 62: Changed typo "gaurd" to "guard." Page 87: Changed typo "variey" to "variety." Pages 123, 132: Left words "blue-jackets" and "bluejackets" as printed. Page 140: Added closing quotation mark. Page 197: Added missing period. Pages 206, 214, 224: Left words "kipnaped" and "kipnapped" as printed.