The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-09-26

standing before him.
~ come" said the man, bowling very
low, "from the nlcalde." Pablo's face
grew very red.
"What would that barbarian have with
me
"senor," replied the major-domo, still
bowling, "the alcalde expects you at his
residence"
"But / won't go to him." cried Pablo.
"Yes you will," returned the messen-
ger "and 1t will bo better If you 90 vol
UNFAIRLY"
"But suppose I don't choose to do SO p
asked Pablo.
The major-domo pointed over his shoul-
der in tho direction Of the street corner,
as he replied, II have a couple of stout
fellows there who will take you. Come,
don't make me use force"
"By what right does Don Sebastian
Alvarez commit this second outrage upon
me-" inquired Pablo, with hot anger.
"How can / tell ?" replied the major
domO. "It is his pleasure, and you very
well know everything yields to that, in
Jalapa, at least" Pablo hesitated.
"Come, be a good fellow" said the
major-domo. "DOu't suffer yourself to be
dragged along the street like criminal.
Think how ii will look, and, to tell you
the truth, the alcalde seems in good spirits,
although don't know the object Of his
sending for you, yet of this am certain,
you have nothing to fear. When Don
Sebastian wishes to punish a man, he
generally lets us all know Il. We never
make mistake then"
Pablo resolved to brave the issue. As.
suming firm and tranquil air, he accom-
panied tho messenger TO the alcalde's
house. He was at once conducted to Don
Sebastian's presence. His eyes sparkled
with anger when he saw his enemy, and
involuntarily he clenched his fists Don
Sebastian received him with open arms
and embraced him several times.
II am SO happy to see you," criOd the
alcalde.
Pablo regarded him with astonishment
and thought he had gone crazy.
"You are angry with me- cried Don
Sebastian. al played you mean trick
l am sorry for it, and beg your pardon
Come, let US be friends in the future you
shall spend the rest of the day with me
Here, take cigarette. In future plate
shall be placed every Sunday for you at my
table. If you do not come voluntarily,
shall bring you by force. This is the new
fancy that have taken into my head
You are surprised. Oh we'll, don't mind
that You have got to choose between my
friendship and my enmity. Will you
come? Every Sunday, mind"
al will" replied Pablo, still regarding
the magistrate with astonishment.
"Ah you are no fool--ha ha ha p
laughed Don Sebastian.
Pablo spent the day with the alcalde
who placed him at the table beside hi,
daughter. She was acquainted with hsr
fathers treatment Of the young man, and
had employed her influence to induce him
to make amends for it, Joy at her sue
cess heightened her beauty ut that moment.
Pablo was struck by ii and ii penetrated
his heart. He could scarcely believe he was
by the side of the lovely girl whom gallant
men looked at from distance, and few Of
whom veutured 70 approach with their
homage. How could he help being trans
ported with her kindness and forgetting all
that had passed He was agreeable,
amiable, and easy it was for him to be SO,
for he was happy.
The day that Pablo first dined with Don
Sebastian Alvarez there were several dis
tinguished town folk also ut the table, who
were much surprised at the attention which
the alcalde and his daughter ayishsd on
the obscure Pablo Montez. They felt some
degree Of envy at the circumstance, but
were compelled to admit that very poor
fellow may sometimes be rich in mental
endowments.
Every Sunday found Pablo at Don Se-
bastian's residence. A secret charm drew
him thither, and tho gracious reception he
met with from Senorita Rosa produced
pleasurable emotions in his heart. In
course Of time he became the favorite Of
the man whom he once thought he was
bound to hate us long as he lived.
But while Don Sebastian courted the
society Of Pablo, he never offered to assist
him in any manner whatever. A word
from him could have secured the young
man position under the government that
would have paid him a liberal salary.
Don Sebastian could have proved apower-
full patron, but he did not seem to evince
any intention of doing Pablo service.
One day he had been out riding, and
was entering Jalapa by the road that runs
out of the northwest portion Of the city.
A mile outside the town, and one travel
ing by this route ascends quite an eleva-
tion. Don Sebastian was riding his favo-
rite mule, and the animal was resplendent
with the amount of silver trappings by
which he was covered. For a moment the
alcalde halted his animal to gaze down at
the city at his feet. As he did SO, he
heard the clatter Of hoofs behind him, and
the next moment Pablo Montez rode up.
After the usual salutations, the alcalde
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