Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-12-07
Saint Maru's Beacon
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Not BY her" interpolated Watson

Its about the only cause that
could bring it to pass murmured
the other man, sinking back in his
hammock. But that's all over
now. To tell the truth, didn't
know, myself, how strongly felt
on the subject
Il suppose not. Well, let's sleep
on it before we say anything more.
But look mere, Harry sitting up
again, IF she isn't much different
from all the other Brazilian girls we
have met she's got an admirer-Or
a dozen of them, maybe-dangling
after her, and if any o9e of them
discovers that you are his rival you
will be likely to get knife stuck
into some tender part of your car
cass some dark night. IL it didn't
kill you outright you would have a
mighty slim chance here, where
there isn't decent doctor within
a hundred miles or more
Apparently the idea was q new
one to Watson, for he reflected for
some minutes before replying.
That is true he said, at last,
thoughtfully. But | don't think
it is likely. think / can take my
own part, if there should be an open
scrap, and I'll take care to keep in
the open places on my way back. |
know there is no danger while am
with her, for she has wonderfully
good ears and would certainly hear
anyone approaching. Andan anyhow.
| would run any risk for the sake
of being with her. he concluded,
with "a suspicion of defiance in his
tone.
Bellinger sank back in his ham
mock with grant. 'Oh, you are
becoming perfectly imbecile! he
growled. And the more you talk
the worse you get. Well, go your
own road. I've done all could to
warn you, and | suppose the bust
ness will end in your getting your
throat cut some time when I'm not
by to look after you. Then, sup
pose, your family will say it's all
my fault. BY the way, have you
asked Manoel anything about your
fair unknown
No! Do you think would care
to discuss her with servant
Bellinger whistled softly. III
my mind isn't falling he remark
ep, you were not so punctilious in
similar cases in regard to the other
damsels we have met here and else
where
Maybe not, answered Watson in.
differently. But that was an alto
gcther different matter
Il fail to see the distinction, re-
marked Bellinger, dryly. But il
you do, | suppose that is all that is
necessary. All the same, Manoel
might be able to give you some in
formation
No: if he could he wouldn't.
You know he said we had met all
the best people within travelling
distance. l believe he was lying
then Tor some purpose of his own,
and he would do it again. Besides,
it's no use anyhow, as she promised
to introduce me to her relatives
this very evening"
ooh . In that case there would
not be much use in inquiring. But,
just the same, ! should have asked
Manoel.'
Il shouldn't replied Watson,
shortly. That's just the difference.
All right let's drop the subject
for the present; : and the two men
apparently settled back for a siesta.
But in reality neither of them
slept. What Watson was thinking
Of could easily be guessed the dark
beauty had evidently taken COM
plete possession of his mind. But
Bellinger conld not rid himself of
the idea that there was something
peculiarly mysterious in the affair.
He believed that Manoel vas entire
II trustworthy, and the latter, a
native of Ega. had assured them
that they had met all the respect
able and educated people in the
vicinity. They had been entertain
ell royalty, according to Brazilian
standards /; they had met with
nothing but the utmost courtesy
and consideration at the hands of
the good people Of Ega, and they
had endeavored to repay the favors
as best they could. All this being
granted, there was no reason why
Manoel should deceive them, even