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THE SECRET OF THE MISER'S CAVE
Old and Modern California are Combined in this Interesting Drama
INCONGRUOUS as it may seem, Pinto, the old miser, was quite pious and maintained a little altar in his room, where he worshiped. When no one was about, Pinto would enter his secret cave, through an entrance which the altar covered, and there he would gloat over his treasures.
The grim reaper finally summoned Pinto and as he was passing away he presented his house to the church, saying it could be used as a mission. As he was about to disclose the secret of his cave, his life departed.
Many years later, Tom Mitchell became foreman of the Thomas ranch. He won the heart of Lettie, the ranchman’s daughter, which infuriated Angelo, who hoped to make the charming girl his own. Angelo bided his time and when Tom was sent out with gold to pay off the hands, Angelo and his accomplices overpowered the young man among the rocks and buried him alive. Returning to the ranch, Angelo announced that
Tom was a thief and had fled with the money. Lettie was not inclined to believe him, but as the days passed and no word was received from Tom, the young woman listened to the wooing of Angelo.
Fortune is always an uncertain quantity. Tom found himself in the miser’s cave and was able to keep alive by drinking the old wines stored therein. He determined to fight desperately for his life and his efforts were rewarded when he discovered the exit which led to the room above.
Lettie was about to be united in marriage with Angelo, when there was a sudden commotion in the room, as it was noticed that the altar began to move. The startled wedding guests saw a form emerge from the depths below and Tom stood before them. Angelo was terror stricken when he beheld his victim standing before him and while the unscrupulous schemer was led off to prison, Tom was happily married to Lettie.