Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-15

along the stream, one or two bridges crossing it, and a temple shaped pavilion | perched on a large rock overhanglng the | highest fall suggested the work or pres ence of man And yet, as Derwent was [ told. immense pains had been taken to , bring mum bers of plants and trees here besides those which grew naturally ln place so well adapted for vegetation The result was a wild. lovely blending of tropical foliage, of masses of flowers and of rare. exquisite orchids, while through all, like charming Undine the stream came whirling over the rocks in sheets of foam and spray or fell into crystal pools where naiads might have bathed
 The enthusiastic admiration of the young man pleased his guides This is my favorite retreat" said Dona Zarifa. There is no day so warm that delicious coolness may not be found here, and the view down the ravine from there"-she pointed to the pavilion-''is most charm ing Some time shall bring an artist here to paint it. Are you anything of an artist, Senor DerwentT
 "Unfortunately, nos" answered Der went, "else should be only too happy to paint such scene as this. But can we not go up to the pavilionT
 "Certainly-and rest there for time 1 am sure you must be tired" He did not like to acknowledge it, but he was tired, and it was with sense of relief that he sat down in the pretty temple after they had mounted the slope which led to it. The view from this spot was as lovely as Dona Zarifa had | said. Behind rose a steep, green hill side, below dashed the leaping water while before them the romantic canada, with its wealth of foliage, it's rocks and cascades, extended for at least quarter of mile
 1t reminds me somewhat" said Der went, "of the view from the Buena Es- peranza Standing at the mouth of the mine, one looks down a ravine even wilder and grander than this, though not so picturesquely beautiful
 His companions glanced at him with interest. Evidently the name of the Buena Esperanza was familiar to them
 50 it was there you were?" said Padre
 Francisco. ''I am inclined to congratu
 late you upon getting off with bullet
 in your shoulder You little knew what
 you were doing in touching that mine.
 Il have learned, however" said ths
 young man dryly. 1t seems that it il
 to all intents and purposes mine O
 gunpowder as well as of silver This
 must say for myself" he added, that i
 had had even the faintest idea of how
 the bond of that mine had been ac
 quired l should never have looked at it
 But, after having seen it, 1 confess tha | if iS iTf1 to fN GJ,,
 it out of my reach altogether.
 You thought it good miner" aske' Dona Zarifa
 "The best have ever seen. If mal
 could acquire it honorably he need as no better source of wealth" , You speak very confidently" sai
 Padre Francisco. Are you profession ally judge of minesT'
 Derwent shook his head. Mo-" h , answered T should not think of al tempting to judge a mine for anothe
 person. but do not hesitate to judg for myself, and it was for myself that was anxious to buy the Buena Espe, - anza.
 "Oh. you have come to Mexico to see a | investments thenT
 "l have come to Mexico to find tt
 means to realize fortune in a shol o time," he answered
 That is what all Americans desire
 do, believe," said Padre Francisc ', meditatively-"t make a fortune in ; short time"
 d He did not utter any word of disa d proval for such an aim, but somethiI ,- in his tone, and a certain look of wit ! al hot TaV fr !. face-as if she lost interest in man WI d avowed such an ambition-stung De
 went, and made him say, on an impuls D "l have a special reason for wishi1 ,s to make the fortune of which l spea II It is not for myself-not merely for u
 accumulation of money-but to pay .h debt of honor If do not pay it othe ;1 will suffer And that must not be re any exertion on my part can prevent il " It was the first time that he had [ ,y, tered even so much of his secret to al 'fr human ear, and these people we ai strangers to him. But he was repaid III quick glance of sympathy from Zarif Ia eyes, while the priest said kindly '' ,h that case, 1 hope you may soon fl " another Buena Esperanza. There g fo many rich lodes in these mountain
 some of which are as yet untouche rb Now. my child" he spoke to the gi 9i+ Il must really go on; but there is
 reason why you should not allow Ser ha Derwent to rest himself fully and th .aO bring him with you"
 ;o No, mo-" said Derwent, rising. oo cannot consent to detain the senori eO for am really rested now In u mi wonderful climate l perceive that c me recuperates rapidly am equal to al- companying you"
 # "Bueno" said the padre, approving
 Then let us go."
 10 They left the pavilion, and Dona Ear ,ooi explained. as they crossed the pre- of stream, that little lower it turned ,or Touring mills of the hacienda, whi lly- Derwent fc 'lnd later, were the larg ad in that part of the country and suppl .ba R wide district with their product ant My father is very proud of his mill yas she said, "and will certainly insist oaI taking you over them. He has all
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