San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-01-26

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vacancy of the opposite walls. 81 i'm
plored Stone not to eject them. had
TO beg off drinking with the--a-Israel-
itish party because l had to shoot. OF
course, colonel, if had known that the
other gentleman was so highly connect
ed, there's no saying to what length l
wouldn't have gone to attain the eleva-
ton they had already reached-one of
them at least. A dozen drinks, think,
! might have done it.
| This is no occasion for the exercise of
YOUR sarcastic powers, Mr.. Martin, said
| the colonel severely. 1T is to be hoped
your civility was less transparenta sham
than your present remarks"
pardon me, colonel" interposed
Lieut. Lee. whose seat was near the win
dow. Here comes the gentleman him
self
Surely enough, buggy drew up in
front of the Office, bulky form slowly
descended, and with much deliberation
of manner Mr.. Abrams, of Chicago.
looked about him, then proceeded to tie
his horse to a young maple at the edge
of the walk. The orderly sprang for
ward:
Beg pardon, sir, but it's against or
ders to tie horses to the trees. The horse
posts are across the road"
Against whose OrderS?' said the gen.
tleman from Chicago, with slow and i'm
pressive movement, turning upon the
trim soldier.
1.-The colonels orders, sir Even the
officers can't leave their horses in front
of headquarters, sir.
My God! Herel this will never dol"
fdgeted the colonel, springing to his
feet. "Mr. Adjutant, send man out
here"
''Shall | take care of the gentleman's
horseF' said Martin with grave humility
of mien, rising slowly to his feet, as the
colonel strobe to the door. But Morris
was too hurried to hear him, or even to
rebuke the litter with which the words
were greeted By this time, paying no
attention to the orderly, the representa-
tive of The Palladium had reached the
doorway and was brought face to face
with the post commander:
Col. Morris, presume. | am the
bearer Of an order to you from depart
ment headquarters"
Col. Morris, sir, at your SERVICE" re-
piled the post commander with much
suavity. "A letter, presume. Walk
in Mr.-Mr. - Take a chair, sir"
Several of the officers nearest the door
had risen promptly, as though in readi-
ness to receive with due honors the colo
nels guest. Others slowly followed
their example. Some remained seated
and continued a low toned chat. All
gradually resumed their seats, and, while
some with evident curiosity studied the
appearance of the stranger, Brodie and
Lee looked at him with eyes that plainly
spoke their resentment, while Hearn's
hands were clinched and his lips,com-
pressed. No word was spoken to the new
arrival, however. He, with entire in
difference of manner as to all the rest,
fixed his gaze upon the commanding
officer, who rapidly read. The note was
short and to the point. Morris had reason
to be thankful for bis diplomatic training.
II am greatly pleased to give you well
come, Mr., Abrams" he sud, extending
his hand with much apparent cordially
Of manner. This, while by no means
necessary, Of course adds to the readi,
ness with which we open our doors to
you. Had | known you were here and
DESTROYS of visiting the post for any
purpose IN the interests of your paper,
should have found means to welcome
You before, and am only sorry you did
not make your presence known to me-"
Maj. Kenyon had risen as the colonel
was speaking, and now in low tone and
with much respect of manner accosted
him:
"By Your leave. colonel. if there be
nothing further in the way Ot business,
may request your permission to retire."
"Cer,ainIy, Maj. Ecnyon' And, gen
tlcmyn, there were so,:r matters to
which desired to call yoar attention,
bUU it is SO near time for boots and sad
dies We will defer III" matter until to-
morrow. Iwil! not deem yoU further.
There were one OF two anuu% the
score OF officers present v E0 desired to
see the colonel on some roTii'nr m"t crs:
.lIese contented themselves with ling
vzrr to the adiutaut's desk. Il heoHt,red,
and whispering their requests 10 aim:
the others promptly took their leave and
sauntered out into the sunshine Mr.
Abrams noted the occurrence with a
quiet but suggestive smile.
For moment no one among the little
group seemed to find anything to say
1t was Mr.. Lee who gave the first ex-
! preston to personal opinion He burst
| out into Il tit of laughter