Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-10-29

cascades of white foam. No more en-
chanting spot could be conceived here
nature seemed untouched IN all he'
primitive beauty Only a few pains
along the stream. one or two bridges
crossing it, and temple shaped pavilion
perched on large rock overhangIng the
highest fall suggested the work or pres
euce of man. And yet. as Derwent was
told. immense pains had been taken &c
bring numb of plants and trees here
besides those which grew naturally IN a
place SO well adapted for vegetation
The result was 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 Tins u
my fayorite retreat. said Dona Zarifa.
"There is no day so warm that delicious
GOODNESS may mo-. 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 oil
an artist. Senior Derwenty
unfortunately, nos" answered Der
went. '.else | should be only too happy
TO paint such a scene as this But can
we not go up to the paviliony
''Certainly-and rest there for time.
am sure You must be tired.
He did not like TO acknowledge IL. but
he was tired. and it was with a 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 mad
said. Behind rose a steep. green hill
side. below dashed the leaping water
while before them the romantic canada.
with its wealth of foliage. its rocks and
cascades, extended for at least a quarter
of mile.
at reminds me somewhat. said Der
went. ''of the view from the Buena Es-
peranza Standing at the mouth of the
mine. one looks down rayine 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
80 it was there you were." said Padre
Francisco. n am inclined to congiHtu
late you upon getting off with bullet
In your shoulder You little knew what
you were doing in touching that mine
II have learned. however. said the
Young man dryly. 1T seems that II III
to all intents and purposes mine Of
gunpowder as well as of silver This
must say for myself he added. that If
had had even the faintest idea of how
the bond Of that mine had been &C.
quired should never have looked At 1t.
But. after having seen it. | confess that
1t is a great disappointment to me to find
it out of my reach altogether
You thought it good miney asked
Dona Zarifa.
The best | have ever seen. II a man
could acquire it honorably he need ask
no better source of wealth.
you speak very confidently" s;ud
Padre Francisco. Are you profession
ally judge Of mines:"
Derwent shook his head. No. he
!" should not think of at
tempting to judge mine for another
person, but do not hesitate to Judge
for myself. and it was for myself that / |
was anxious TO buy the Buena Esper.
ANA.
'Oh. you have come to Mexico to seek
them"
II have come to Mexico TO find the
means 10 realize fortune in short
time" he answered.
THAT is what all Americans desire to
do. believe said Padre Francisco
meditatively-"to make fortune in a
short time
He did not utter any word of disap
proval for such an aim. but something
In his tone. and a certain look OF with
drawal that came over Dona Zarlfas
face-as If she lost interest in a man who
svowed such an ambition-stung Der
went. and made him say. on an impulse
Il have special reason for wishing
10 make the fortune of which speak.
Il IS not for myself-not merely for the
accumulation of money-but to pay a
iebt Of honor. If do not pay it Others
will suffer. And thatSmust not be II
my exertion on my part can prevent it.
Il was the first time thar be had ut
cred even SO much of his secret to any
human ear, and these people were
strangers to him But he was repaid by
quick glance of sympathy from Zarifas
yes. while the priest said kindly In
hat case, | hope you may soon hud
mother Buena Esperanza There are
many rich lodes in these mountains
ONE of which are AS yet untouched
Vow, my child. he spoke to the 1rl
1 must really go on; but there is no
eason why you should not allow Senior
)erwent to rest himself fully and then
ring him with you.
mo. no" said Derwent, rising Il
annot consent to detain the selorita
or | am really rastad ,,o,,- H. -. :