Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-04-24

Thank you. senors You are very
kindr' he said. rs he took Il in his
hand, with polite bow, and chinked
the money.
This diamond pin may prove az
ceptable TO your friend?" I added. as !
quietly removed il from the bosom of
my shin. and handed it to the gentle
man on the left. who received il in the
same polite manner. This diamondlring
trust yon viii retain as a keepsakei"
continued. drawing the jewel from my
finger and presenting it to a third Il
beg your pardon. senoresi" pursued,
glancing at the Senorita Paula. who,
with my pistols still In her possession.
was quietly standing within the dill
gencia. regarding the whole proceed
ings with one of her sweetest smiles;
Il must not forget this beautiful ladyl
have here, went on. AZ the same time
producing the article, "a very besuti-
full gold snuf-box-set. as YOU perceive,
with diamonds-wili youDladyship hon
or me by accepting this aS a slight token
Of my regard for the pleasure afforded
me by your company and conversa-
tionsf
You are 4 very gallant gentleman,
senor!" she laughed, tsking the two re-
ing the other.
reached tbs box toward her. but
my hand trembled a little-and. Just IS
the present was about 10 touch her
fingers. il slipped and fell between us
"a thousand pardoas. senOrita. for
my awkwardneSs" said. As l bent
down to pick ii up.
Now was the all-important moment
Of life and death, All were in a meas
ure Of their guard; and one quick. fur
tive glance. showed me that the girl still
held my weapons carelessly in one hand.
with the other remaining extended for
the prize I lifted the box carefully;
but. as raised myself. gave = wild.
startling yell; and As the senorita
started back. /. with the quickness Of
lightning, seized both weapons and
wrenched them from her.
To wheel and commence firing upon
the party. was now only the work Of
moment The first shot. fortunately.
stretched out the chief: the second took
effect on the one nearest TO hins; and
BY the time the .hird had been sent on
its mission. there arose one simnltane-
Gus yell Of dismay, and the astOunded
robbers began to scatter in every direc-
ton had no disposition 10 follow
them. however; another minute they
might rally and turn upon me; and.
springing forward. | grssped the reins
of . freed mustang, and vaulted into
the saddle One more glance around
me, showed me the Senorita Paula upon
the body Of the chief. her laughter
changed 10 grief, and some of the scat
tened towards bringing their weapons
TO bear upon me-
a Adde'S. senOrita and senOresr said
l. bitterly; he laughs best who laughs
lastri
The next moment l was dsshing away
down the road. the half-rallsed robbers
pouring after me \ voliey. hut fOrtu-
nately not touch.ng their mark. They
would doubtless have followed ne in
hot pursuit. but for the wholesome dread
they had Of my still undischarged
weapon.
As it was. escaped and entered the
town Of Puebla in triumph; where, it is
almost needless to add. \ narration of
my exploit made me 4 hero and 4 lion
for the time
Here l sold nv captured mustang
and trappings for enough TO indemnify
me for what had disposed of in the
way Of presents; and the next day SaS
me an insids passenger Of the same dill
gencia en- route for Mexico, where ar.
rived in safety. without any further
ar-.rrf sr.rvfhr of rofa