San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-25

Now, this style of proceeding would
certainly have caused her some annoy
ance, but for one compensatmg fact
which put the balance entirely on the
other side. 1t was evident that, despite
the change, Brinkley's interest in Matt
was not lessening; nay, it rather SEEM
ed TO be on the increase; and this fact
Matt, very woman as she was, was quick
to perceive.
Very often, on looking suddenly at
him, she found his eyes fixed wonder
ingly and alphabetically upon her.
She asked him on one occasion what he
was thinking about.
You, Matt" he answered, promptly.
al was trying TO imagine" he cOntin-
ued, seeing her blush and hang her
head, how you would look in silks and
velyets; got up. in fact, like grand de-
mOiselle. What would you say, now,
if a good fairy were to find yOu ont some
day and were to offer to change you
from what you are to fine Young lady
would you say yeS?"
Matt reflected for amOmcmt, then she
followed her feminine instinct. and
nodded her head vigorously.
abby the way. Matt, can you
rpHd?"
Print, not writing
And write"
"JuSt bit"
who taught YOU? William Jones'"
NO. that he didn't. learned of
Tim Penrenn down village. William
Jones, he can't read and he can't write;
no more can William Jones father"
This last piece of information set the
young man thinking so deeply that the
rest of the interview became ratherdull
for Matt. When she rose to go, how
ever, he came out of his abstraction,
and asked her if she would return on
the following day.
Il don't know-p'raps" she said.
All" returned the young man, as
Stunning his fippant manner, you find
me tedious company, fear. The fact
is, am generally affected in this man
ner i'll the present state of the moon.
But come tomorrow, Matt. Your
presence does me good"
However, the next day passed, and
the next again, and there was no sign
of Matt. lie began to think the child
had taken Offense, and that he would
have to seek her in her own home, when
her OppOrtune appearance prevented
the journey. He was taking his break
fast one morning inside the caravan,
when he suddenly became conscious
that Matt was standing outside watch
ing him.
"Oh, you are there, are yOu?" he said,
coOlly. "Come in and have some break
fast, Matt"
lie rose negligently, went TO the door,
and held forth his hand; Matt took it,
gave one spring. and landed inside the
vehicle.
Tim, another knife and fork for the
young lady-SOme more eggs and milk;
in fact, anything you've got" said
Brinkley, as he placed Il seat for Matt
atthe little table.
Tim gave grumt of dissatisfied ON.
This bold colleen" as he called her.
was becoming too much for him. but he
perfOrce ObPyed his MASTER commands.
Matt sat down and ate with an appetite;
Brinkley played negligtnliy with his
knife and watched her.
at is two days since you were here.
Matt" said he. Il was seriously think
ing of coming to look for you. Why
wouldn't you come hefOre:'
"'Twasn't that.' said Matt. Il
couldn't"
couldn't: Why"
"Why. he wouldn'! let MCMILLAN
Jones. He says he'll smash me if |
come here and talk to YOU"
As Matt spoke her bosom heaypd and
her eyes flashed fire.
ale amt at home to-day" she said in
answer to the young man's query con-
corning the ex-wrrrkrr; hes gone up
to market-tOwn. and won't be back be-
fore night"
AS Brinkley looked at her "A sudden
thought seemed to strike him.
Matt" he said, YOU and | will 90
wreck hunting this afternoon: that IS,
if you've no objection"
She certainly had none: wherever he
went she seemed willing to follow. In
very little while the two had started
off. 1t was Brinkley who led this time,
Matt walking along beside him like a
cOnfiding child.
by the way, Matt" hP said. presently,
"you told me once of treasures being
hidden among the saId-hills. Did any
body ever find any"
Not that know on"
william Jones. for instances"
mo. LeastwalS Idon't know"
well, what would you say, Matt. if
told you that had found One%
"TyOu'".
yes. ! wonder if you can keep a Sc
cret? Yes, Oh reflection think you
can. Now, before we go any further,
Matt, first you place your hand in mine,
and promise never to mention until |
give you permission what lam about to
cOnfide to you now"
Mats curiosity was aroused.
"All right" she replied, eagerly, Il
shan't tell"
VERY good" replied Brinkley; I'VE
will now proceed"
lHcy pdSStu VII dllOllg llle Sdilu-nlllS-
and came to the entrance of the cave.
Brinkley removed the stones and sand
from the hole and entered. Breathless
with curiosity. Matt followed. They
reached the bottom. Brimkley struck a
light, and pointed out to her all the
wonderful treasures which the cave
contained. 1t was such surprise to
the girl that for time she could do
nothing but stare and stare in speech