San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-06-21


TEEN returned to him, now that she did
not know who he was, and to what tragic
history lie was bound.
Yes, as events have turned out, it
will be best that nothing of it should
ever be known till success is certain" he
mentally decided.
Still, the letter had gone astray, and,
though unsigned and in some respects
enigmatiC, there was no telling what new
element of danger might not be involved
in its loss.
While they were still animatedly dis
CuSsing the loss Of the letter the Indian
fruit seller came around the corner and
sent Walter shrill warning in the form
of snatch from ballad.
Time is passing, time up" she sang;
chose who do not buy my fruits when
they are ripe may regret them when they
are withered."
Where next-where next can we
meet 2" demanded Walter. is there no
way? In another moment we may be
watched, interrupted.
Il can think of only one plan. might
come down to the church very early in
the morning, even before the devOtees,
and pretend to be one of them. You
could kneel near me, and we could talk
in English without appearing to be COM
municating with each other. 4
Then, quick! tomorrow, if you will.
| shall be there even before daylight"
And they parted.
His messenger followed him to claim
her reward. Afterwards, she went and
talked about him to an arrierO, PerfeCto
Ponce, whom we have briefly seen as the
friend and critic of Antonio Gassol in the
first chapter. This man had come up
among the bands of pilgrims.
is he one of the schOOlmates: Does
he know the time of day, since he does
such peculiar things" she asked, in mys-
ferrous TraSeology.
I'm not quite sure that he is of the
society,"" replied the other, equally OBJ
scure. I'VE must look LiiA ~; we must
keep an eye on him"
Afterwards, who should come up to
Walter bat his old servant, the dismissed
Pablo! This fellow, so stupid otherwise,
had some animal like scent for Identities,
and began to peer at him in the same in
vestigating way as before,
"You look like a better man" said he,
suddenly, meaning, no doubt, to test him.
Il wish could say as much for you,
my friend, though we are all made in
Gods image al likeness. Iou will find
that ii yo'." 'GtcChism.'
Walter Thoroughly Uu3r~st.. The
ways and speech Of the lower clo,~. and /
could adapt himself t. them 1t ned in
Humorous, rollicking fashion. lie had a
gift Of mimiCry, too, with which in gay
moods he would amuse his friends, and
he drew upon this in Disgusting his voice.
Pablo was apparcltly puzzled, but not
convinced. But twiIi,t WAS drawing.
on, and at this moment, from under the
wide curtain draping the main door way
of the church, issued forth the saints
procession, which was the main featured
Of the festival. \ large female figure in
black velve gown, silver adorrc1, with
joined hands and a fearful, pleading ex-S
preston, WIS carried around the plaza1
on platform amid Il multitude of alta
PENDANTS with lighted candles She tot-s
tered under the unsteady motion of thef
shoulders that bore her, and the cOunte-s
nance, looking down, had very real andf
human aspect.
Amid such melee, for they were near
the front, it was not difficult to slipf
away, and for the morrow he made somea
further changes III his personal appear-s
anCc.
He was i'll the church at the very frst2
gray Of morning. Amy did not Gomez
down for a long time. He grew i'm
patient, alarmed. The sky was pink in
stead Of gray. and their last opportunitys
Was passing.
Il could not get away before withouts
arousing suspicion" she said, when, i
painting with haste, she finally appeared
Luz, her mother and Beatriz were in thes
same room with me; some Of them weres
awake, and had to wait till they sleptE
again. | doubt if Dona Bcatriz had sleptt
all night: and you saw yesterday how'd
quick she is to penetrate ones plans"
Gould it be anything more thans
Quickness:" Queried Walter, and they re-
turned to the subject of the letter gomez
astray.
Amy repudiated the idea. They could
discuss nothing thoroughly, but dash
from one topic to another. Waite
peated hulTiedly the same accop
events in the canyon which he had
written, and then spoke of the u
future
DO not LOOK any more for
bubblur of the sDrinq " said he. '"IhaveG