Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-07-16

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|good fortune to break his ribs at you
fathers door. But, JULIA he added NOR
lcalmly, 'belieye me this is but an idl
Idream. Our early betrothal. our mutu,
Interests and our parents wishes all con
lbine to unite US, and, in short time, th
memory Of this Don Lorenzo will pas
away from your mind like the image of
Ifeeting cloud.'
Enrique replied Julia, mastering be
teusOston, aud speaking ia slow and dig
nified manner, 4 have given my promise
both to you and my father, and shall no
break It; but, since you go unfeelingl,
taunt me with the Brazilian. I will tel
you candidly that love him and do no
love you. If, after this avowal, which
you haye forced upon me, you can persis
in your suit, be it so; the marriage shal
take place in . month
I accept the condition. Julia; am NJ
belieyer in love at first sight, and feel tha
our long acquaintance, since chilhood. an6
tour parents wishes, must outweigh the
momentary irfatuation for an adveDturer
caused, doubtless, by your womanly sym
pathy for his wounded condition.
'Adycnturer!' she exclaimed, retreatine
a step from his side, her dark eyes flashing
with dangerous brilliance; 'hc is as noble
as yourself, and, she added emphatically.
a gentleman. Repeat that word but once,
ard all is ended between u.s.
Forgive me, julia replied he, seeing
that he had gone too far. L was carried
away by love for you, but will sin no more.
Then changing the subject, he recon
Quoted her to the house, happy in the
thought his marriage day was definitely
settled.
Two weeks had passed, and Lozenzo,
entirely recovered from his injury, had
returned to his hotel in the city, while the
preparations fer the approaching wedding
were pushed rapidly forward, to the graft
lfication of the count of Cerroyerde and
Enrique, but the terror and despair of
Julia.
Returning homeward about this time,
down Obispo street, Lorenzo was sur.
|prised by violent shower and took refuge
from it beneath gateway. Shrouded in
his ample cloak and sombrero, he himself
was sufficiently concealed, but soon be-
came aware of the presence of two other
persons. man and woman, who had
sought the same shelter. Apparently
careless of being overheard, they spoke in
loud and seemingly hnr.hanalian tones.
ana the young man was shocked at recOg-
nlzlng Enrique's voice.
so you are going to marry Julia?' said
the woman.
Yes replied Enrique; in about two
weeks
Then we shall lose you from the c!ub?'
Lose me! by no means. Do you think
I would pin myself to the apron strings of
that little pride? l like her money though,
and shall haYe more to spend too, eh,
Pepita?'
Pretty well, returned Pepita; but take
care, Enrique. l am terribly jealous. If l
find that you really love her, you shall see
that a MoDIsTA can use her stiletto.'
Never fear, Pepita, l loye her ounces,
that il all'
Lorenzo staid to hear no more, but hlr |
ing volante, was quickly driven to the
mansion of Cerrovcrde. There be sought
an interview with the count, and related
what ne had heard.
The count was shocked; his daughters
happiness was =: stake, and much as he
desired the match, resolved to break it off
At once. should the information prove cor
rect. But it was derived from rival and
might possibly be exaggerated. He de-
therefore, to see Enrique before
coming to conclusion.
On leaving the room, Lorenzo encoun-
lered Julia, to whom he explained his
business and his hopes. and after q hasty
embrace regained his carriage.
The ball of Sonora s., wife of the
celebrated banker, took place on the fol.
lowing evening, and all the actors in this
drama were present. The assembly was
,ne of the most brilliant that had ever met
It the capital. All the beauty, wit and
wealth of Havana were represented; the
blaze of splendor from the countless wax
lights was reflected from the pricelessl
yems which adorned the fair forehcads Of
The lovely senorl,as, and the entertainment
was graced by the presenceof the captain
and his lady, who condescendedl
% honor the bankers wife with their
company. Ii
Enrique was seated IN small apartment
.djo,ning the ballroom playing at monte
he was flushed with wine and played
,adly; lost, then doubled his stakes and
ost again and again, until he became a.
most q maniac He had had . stormy in
eryicw IN the morning with the count,
Who had reproached him with his conduct,
md forced him to confess that he still
owed Pepita, The match with Julia was
i course broken off; but Enrique had
managed to elicit the name Of the counts
Informant, and swore to take vengeance
n his rlval. At the moment when En-l
ique was nearly maddened with wine and
,lay, Lorenzo, accompanied by some OF
lis friends, entered the room. Ii
The young Cuban instantly rose, and
.dvaucing to meet the Brazilian, slapped
lin in the face and called him liar and
coward. The ball was what is termed .
fancy dress party. " and most Of the gen
lemen wore sworda Both parties imme-
lately drew their weapons, while the by-I
tanders rushed between with the inten. K
ion Of separating the combatants. Al,
cene Of indescrbsble confusion cnsuod,