Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-08-11
lula Velasquez.
BY AID IA. GIBSON.

NNNNo " tht AhaFA III Yer, lie
had served In the Confederacy with
all the enthusiasm aud confidence that
characterized the most intrepid wear
ers Of gray. Il was not SO much the
discomiitnr he felt at the ter.
mination Of the civil struggle.
as Il was the spirit of adj
Teniurer. which had led Leo to aban.
don his southern home aud seek that
land OF thrilling romance, Mexico. Leo
found Mex co then Ia a belligerent
state. Immediately on his landing he
joined the army Of Juarex. who was
lighting sgaiast Macmillan.
Many were the brave deeds Of Leo
Gordon. which won tbs respect and
admiration Of his comrades aud Of
the great chief himself. But Il Is not
Of his services 10 that struggle that
VIC intend 10 write; bus OF certain ad-
venture deeply rose .hued with no.
nance. In which Leo played an active
part.
With several of bis frieads. who
bal followed him from the United
Slaies. Leo went one night TO the
luxurious hae,esda Of very wealthy
MsNiehu rauchcro. and asked the
saEags'browed master 10 grant them
permission to pass tie night there.
With few crnsgy words in surly
yDlcc. the ranchero refused tho re-
quest Bat The Americans persuaded.
aud on their saying nj last. that they
were determined 20 STAY any way he
gFnsLig and su'lenli ncqniasced to their
lodging beneath his roof.
The hacteHia had = somewhat rsmb-
ling. part silly furnished wing that was
used by the ranrhcrns family. but bad
loag ago been abandoned 10 the bats
and SPIDER. This wing WAS assigned
10 this accommodation 81 the hali-dozcn
adventurous Americana who had in-
ssiod on passiag the night At the
Hacienda. Here thcY would be
wholly 10 themselves save the siealihy
gnnwsng that broke The silence OF
those unused rooms. and suggested =
multitude u rails
The moon was up aud was tiltoring
bee silvury beams over the breast OF
lise warm. delicious night Leo was
leaning out Of one oi the long, narrow
windows Of the wing. looking with
sincere admiration at the ample AMI
lcAniitni flower gardens Of his host
TIE flowers. IN ihe moons wealth Of
pclluuid splendor. with their rich per-
inmns tossed 10 him ever and anon by
the blanI. south winds carried tho
young saalherners mind back TO bis
home Oh the Pearl. with IL ilowar-be-
deeked walks aud balny hooks
So Lost was lie In the memories
which the scene before him evoked.
that at first. be lid moi observe beau
tifu, Mexican girl approaching the
window from which he leaned.
AZ she drew nearer. tlu young sol.
der became aware Of her presence.
She was very handsome. Her form.
which was plump, was richly clad.
Her ewes were dark and intelligent
She looked searchiugly At Leo. and as
II satisfied with her swift scrutiny. she
raised ono soft, dimpled hand In warn
Ing aud placed the forefnger over her
crimson lips TO enioin b silence,
,sThss is mystery personiiiedT' Leo
exclaimed within himself
But be preserved silence, and not =
movement Of the graceful girl escaped
his yigiIant eve. He did not even
Nhif, Ills attitude. fearing he might
arouse his companions. who were rest
ing on the couchcs Of the long, apart
meu,. and ho cared not TO disturb them.
What could b. the meaning OF the
strange procedure of tile lovely Next
"a ebe stood with her fingers over
her Inns she glanced quickly over her
shoulder 10 make sure that her move
,nenta were not observed by other than
die Young American. Assuring her.
seif that abe had not been suspected
and watched. she glided up as close 10
,hc window as she we'll could, and
tvhisperod in musical voice;
/ Look. senori I place this down
hare for YOU. Get and read IL as soen
as am gone. -. .ho
And as she uttered these words. she
atooped and placed note under rose.
bush. Then plucking several blossoms Y
4 from the bush, TO avert susplc'vn' "
shs should be seen In that quarter; sue
iurnod quickly and left him without
vouchsaiing him another glance from
her dark orbs 49,.
LAOS curiosity was deeply stirred
Here was promise of romance aud al s.
venture. beyond the spectre OF a doubt
lie pazed after the girl until she va
Loaf from view. He was fully satlsteu
.bat Tho girl was lady of considerable
ratinement. but Ia some trouble from
which. no doubt. she hoped he miRn'
| ha Instrumental In ofecttng her re-
lease. ar, ,,taza
Whom they had ridden into inc pias ',
,bnt evening, Leo Gordon had noticed l
a, lhc blinds of The easement seVera'
geminino forms aud faces. but so care care
sulIy lind they concealed themselves Wv. J.
,hat tho American had caught Ou' u
,raneIent glimpse OF them :.
,I'm lust in the right mood LOT ~
| aayenture.n he uttered TO himself.
! ..rll secure that note beneath tho rose