Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1892-02-27

, in believing that you have come to
Mexico to make money in rather peril
GUS ventures"
"You are not mistaken" Derwent re-
piled, whose resolution to be perfectly
candid was taken with quickness that
surprised himself. II have lately in
herited considerable estate from my
father, and have also come to Mexico
to endeavor to make money in ventures
which hope may not prove perilous. II
you were not so kind / should hesitate
before intruding my private affairs upon
you; but since you are good enough to
take an interest in me, hope you will
let me explain why l have found it
necessary to take this STEP"
"You spoke to my daughter, think,
of debt of honor" said Don Maurizio,
whose clear eyes were reading the young
mans face as if they would read his soul.
"Yes," the latter answered, land the
story of that debt Of honor is known at
present to only one person in the world
besides myself-that is my cousin, Mr..
Halbert. With your permission | will
tell it to you"
Then in the briefest manner possible
he told it. The few. simple words were
strong with feeling, and stronger still
with purpose, as Don Maurizio, listening
with an interest far removed from curl
osity, perceived. When the story was
finished he held out his hand. II will
do my best to help you, Mr.. Derwent,
he said. And no other expression of
confidence was necessary.
Now" he added. after Derwent had
expressed his thanks, ''let us consider
the best means Of helping you-that is,
of enabling you to accomplish your end
in the shortest time possible. And here
comes in my business proposal. You
were, believe. very favorably Impressed
with the value of the Buena EsperanzaT
Il have never seen better mine
Derwent answered. Nothing is needed
| but the proper application OF scientific
methods to realize great fortune from
| IL. But | have understood that Senor
| BaTera viii not sell"
He will not, but the other owners
will. Their shares of the mine have been
| offered to me BaIrera is anxious that
shall buy them out, put in machinery
| and work the mine for half interest in
the result. have not the least doubt
| that it would be good investment, and
| | thought of doing this before Fernan-
dez extorted his bond. That bond has
now been Cancelled, and before | left
Miruflores Barrera renewed the old pro-
posal to me ! asked him if he was will
ing to transfer the offer to you, and he
agreed to do 80. Now, Mr.. Derwent,
this is chance which does not occur
, every day-not even in Mexico What
do you think Of it,"
"Simply one thing" replied Derwent
without n moments hesitation-'that |
accept it gratefully. confess that it
changes my plans materially, for my
original intention was not to work mines
in Mexico, but to sell them. AS soon as
the desire to develop its splendid lodes
came over me- Yet if had taken the
mine at that time should have resisted
the desire. partly because could not af-
ford the necessary outlay of capital, but
chiefly because | wanted to realize
money quickly. Now, however, that
immediate need is relieved Time will
be given me in which to pay the debt,
and l think | can venture to risk the
capital requisite for working"
"If you are inclined to allow me q
share in the mine," said Maurizio, 81
will assist you to work 1t.
81 shall be delighted to allow you
whatever you wish to take" Derwent
replied. Gould do less when it Is to
you l am indebted for the whole? Do
You think l am Indifferent to the fact
that you have stood aside in order to
benefit me"
~ am too busy man to undertake
mining myself" the other said, smiling,
"but with you as an active partner l
have little doubt we shall succeed
have long known the value of the Buena
Esperanza. Were it otherwise-were /
not sure Of this nvestment-believe me,
Mr.. Derwent, after your confidence /
should not counsel you to touch it."
81 am not only sure of that" replied
Derwent, "but deeply grateful for your
thoughtful kindness. And no effort on
my part shall be lacking to enable both
yourself and Senior Barrera to realize a
fortune"
81 think, from purely business point
of view, we will make good trium-
virate," said Don Maurizio. "Now let
us resolve ourselves into a committee OF
ways and means and decide what the
immediate expenses will be-"
CHAPTER XVIII.
''It is simply like q dream OF the Ara
bian Nightsr" said Sibyl, as they en-
tered the great court of the Casa Car
della, with its splendid space, its grace
full arches, its feathery, broad leafed