CHAPTER VIII.—Phineas Cadwallader,
pushing a railroad opposing Central Pa
olflc, reaches mining town and to Stella
hoasts of success of his enterprise. Sha
writes to Alfred Vincent of It. Plying
his attentions Cadwallader later insults
her and she is rescued by Gideon, her
lather's servant who has protected her
for years. In turn he proposes mariage.
Is rejected, leaves her declaring he will
return the sort of a man she will love.
CHAPTER IX.—Vincent "shows up'*
•an Francisco and "Washoe road and is
?ral
'raised by governor and heads of Cen
Pacific. Being known as agent of
C. P. he decides to retire to position of
a brakeman for a short time.
CHAPTER X.—Stella hears from hew
lover, Gideon, and of his phenomenal
success. Finds letter of importance in-,
volving plans of opposition road. "Uncle
Billy" returns in terrible suffering from
long mountain trip.
CHAPTER XI.—Plot to destroy com
pany's ship Flora is unearthed and in
criminating evidence against Cadwalla.de*
on charge of wire tapping is also found,
•ihe letters found by Stella being de*
ciphered by Brakeman Alfred Vincent*
who arrives on scene.
CHAPTER XII.—Impending disaster to
Central Pacific is averted by protecting
the Flora and sending the ship laden
with Iron for railroad camp.
CHAPTER XIII.—Phineas Cadwallader
faces prison on charge of wire tapping
and has interview with Gov. Stanford,
sponsor for Central Pacific. Phineas
signs statement, promising that he will
enter the governor's cause and the lata
ter tells him of a perfect chain of evfa
4ence connecting him with plot to blow
«p "Flora.'
CHAPTER XIV.—Support of San Fran
Cisco and Washoe railroad Is undermine^
by .sale of a link to Central Pacific.
