Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-16

with you In suSpecLlnB that reruanue@ is accountable for my shooting"
 But on this point Senor Barrera would not commit himself He would only say that he believed Fernandez to be capable du tout, and that the motive at tributed-to punish Derwent and at the same time throw suspicion on himself was sufficient to account for the deed But the ranchero at whose house they had spent the night had bad connec- tions It was possible that one of these had waylaid the party in hope of plumber, and, finding a man lingering behind the rest. had shot and robbed him. When 1 am suffering from a false accusation myself is not the time to accuse another, without the most positive proof, said the Mexican quietly
 He is a fine fellow" said Derwent, apropos of this remark, 'and if they do not stop worrying him"-for there had been official examinations and threats of arrest and imprisonment-''l will go and shoot Fernandez myself am very sure that somebody ought to do it on general principles"
 "Barrera is under bond to appear as soon as you are able to testify concern ing the affair."" said Don Maurizio ''They cannot possibly prove anything against him. for his alibi is unimpeach- able. But on Fernandezs testimony of the threats they will pretend to believe that he had the shooting done, and the result will be heavy fine at least. He is a powerful enemy-a man of great in- | fuence-and they will never rest until | they have ruined him."
 "What can we do to prevent it-any- | thing?" asked Derwent. ''l am ready to leave the country, if that will serve any good purpose. am the only witness to the shooting They cannot prove it without me"
 Fernandez is capable of declaring that you have been murdered and put out of the way" said Don Maurizio, smiling No. no; you must stay and face the matter When is the deferred examination of the case to take place. senor?" he asked in Spanish.
 ''ln about two weeks," answered Bar rera. Ut was deferred so long because it was represented that the senor here could not appear sooner"
 Well" said Don Maurizio. lin the interval we must do our best to find the real criminal That is the only hope"
 'It seems a slender one." said Der went.
 He knew that it did not ill any degree rest with him, however,; SO he sat by, smoking and watching the changing shadows over the wide plain with it's luminous horizon, while the others talked in Spanish of probabilities and chances which they alone understood. Presently Padre Francisco, passing under the ar cade, paused at the open window for a | few words with the group. Don Mau- rizio and Senor Barrera each asked his advice on the subject they were discus sing; he spoke with them for some min utes, and then, turning. said to Der | went:
 "Since you cannot do any more here, senor, and since it is not very amusing to listen to a conversation in foreign language, suppose you come with me. It may interest you to look over my library. l have good many English | books"
 | With much pleasure" said Derwent, rising with sense of relief
 Joining the padre, they walked along the arcade and presently turned into an entrance which led to a small and very charming court surrounded by clois- terlike arches and full of cloister- like quiet. Not d sound broke the per- feet stiffness here. A few doves were walking about the pavement in the cen ter of the quadrangle, while the deel blue sky looked down as if on something shut away from the world and open only to God
 Ut is like bit of monastery or con- | V -n,1 SrlDO
 The priest smiled, There is the church" he said. indicating a large pointed doorway opposite; "and here are my apartments close at hand, com municating with the sacristy Enter senor."
 Derwent found himself in sitting room which had 8 mingled religious anC scholarly atmosphere. The deep win dows looked out on the distant hills: tht floor was laid in tiles like all the rest o the house; the walls were almost entirely faced with shelves filled with books, anG large writing table was also partially covered with volumes, as well as witt many sheets of manuscript. while i'm mediately opposite the large chair tha stood by it was a tall crucifix, the ex quisitely carved ivory figure of whicl was thrown into relief by the polished ebony of the cross. In the few vacan spaces on the walls two or three de votional pictures hung-notably a beau tiful Madonna and head of St. Franci of Assist Beyond, through curtainet doorway, was a glimpse of chamber simple in it's arrangements as monk cell
 What an ideal spot for scholar or saint, padre miol" said the young man with a smiling glance around
 "Too ideal, have often thought,
 answered the priest gravely. Saint are not made in aowery places, ant Mirahores deserves it's name in all re spects. could not reconcile it to m, conscience to stay here if l were no , under obedience But my superior think it good place for me. There i
 certainly great deal to do. not only ol tha baciop6o h1f nlSaxuhoro. for aiyC