Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-13
CHAPTER VT

than her own was at an end. ''La mis- ma" shc had responded to the heuten- ants exclamation. Yes, she was the same TeresA Valencia he had seen iu Santa Fe, and she half regretted that she had assumed another character. It certainly had availed her nothing. He had once rescued her from insult and thrice from suffering and possible death, and she began to think that he only could relieve her from her present em- barrassing situation.
 Raymer haStoned to the quarters of Mrs Sullivan, the laundress. It is hardly necessary to follow his reflec- tions from the instant he discovered a charming girl in the person he had hith- erto looked upon as an uninteresting old woman, to whom he owed nothing but courtesy and tho protection due the weak from tho strong. His one thought now was to relieve the unhappy maid from the anxietieS connected with her situation.
 He saw plainly why she had made the attempt to conceal her identity and why she had attempted to quit the val ley and leavo no clew. But the fates had been against her and had finally left her alone and unattended in the midst of strangers. In tho eyes of her parents nothing could be much worse
 Arrived at the cabin of the laundress, the officer succeeded i'll making that in duStrious matron understand that La Sonora Nieja, who had been rescued from the Indians, proved to be Dona Teresa Valencia of Albuquerque.
 ''The blessed darlint," exclaimed Mrs Sullivan. II know her we'll in Santa Fe, and my Jenny therc," point ing to rosy Irish girl of 16, who was ironing in a corner of the room, "jist id'lizes her. Jenny was day scholar at the sisters school, ye remimber. Well, some nf tho gir-r-r-ls of the big families thought thimsilvcs too grand to trate the daughter of n poor soldier by dacontlikc. and it was this same TroSSy NlcnCy that took her part, and alw 'yS he'd a swato smile and koind word for her. and tratcd her liko an aqueL Donny TresSy in this oampl What shall I do for her, liftinint?'
 That is what havo como to sec you about, Mrs, Sullivan. I need not tell you, who havc lived so long in the ter ritOry, what it means for Mexican girl to be alone in this camp. The young lady has felt this from the first, as you can see by her desire to conceal her personality and her attempt to leave i'll the storm the other day. I acciden- tally discovered her secret but few mo- cl, want you to let Jenny act as her com panion and maid until she leaves. I shall take measures to communicate with her relatives at once"
 Jenny shall go, liftinint."
 Thank you. Mrs. Sullivan. While she is getting ready will go to the sickroOm and have Mason dress my hand. It was hurt ill the woods, and in tho excitement of meeting Miss Valon- cia hal forgotten I camc on account of it. Will be back shortly" "
 Mother and daughter then retired to a lean to, where the girl made her toi- let, and the mother packed portman- teau with her necessary belongings When all was ready. Jenny took the valise and started, meeting tho officer in the door.
 ''Let me carry that bag for you, Jen- n.y." said Raymer. advancing and offer ing to take it.
 IN" mol" exclaimed the mother. Its the gentleman yc are. liftinint, to offer to hilp me gir-r-r-l, but we've the camp full of min for that sort of thing. I'll sind it afther ye by ono of the b'ys-"
 Accompanied by the girl, Mir Raymer returned tO his cabin. where Dona Te- rcsa sat waiting.
 Miss Valencia" said ho, ''I have brought you q maid. But he quickly added ill Spanish, ''I beg pardon. You do not understand English"
 Quite as we'll as you do Spanish, fancy, MT. Raymer." answered Teresa in excellent English.
 Pardon my forgetfulness had for gotten the essay at the convent and that l overheard your conversation with your father I havo brought you an old acquaintance This is Jenny Sullivan, whom you will remember, I think, |" and tho lieutenant stepped aside, dis closing the young girl ill the doorway.
 Ut cannot bel" exclaimed Teresa, her beautiful eyes dilating "It is in deed Jenny Sullivan. Oh, Mir. Raylner, how fortunatcr' taking Jenny's hands, with an involuntary gesture of relief and pleasure.
 If the young man could have enter tainc,l :! lingering doubt concerning his own state uf mind. it would now have been dispolled forever. That lovely face, flushing with emotion, the beautiful eyes filled with tears, but beaming with trust and gratitude. completed the con- quest
 ''Ah. Jenny" added Teresa, eff I had only known at first that it was you whom MT. Raymer wished to attend mel You and your mother could have aided me ill maintaining the character of La Sonora Nieja until found opportunity to leave the valley"
 "Oh, yes, miss, we would have been glad to" answered the delighted Jenny.
 II trust I may be pardoned for ex- pressing my satisfaction at the result of your oversight, said Raymer. 'I can aid you better in your own character than in that of another, particularly so reticent person as the old lady"
 ''I will try to be more communicative in future, Mir. Raymer. Come, Jenny; let us go to my cabin"
 Let me exchange cabins with you, Miss Valencia" urged the lieutenant, following his departing guest to the door. This is much the most comfort able and convenient
 Thank you, but my own is very oozy and will do for the few days I shall remain here. Besides you know, el oomandante should have the best quarters.
 Not at the expense of a lady's com fort, " replied Raymer. ''It will take but a few moments for the men to pre- pare for m exchange
 Thank you. but my present quarters are good enough. I am perfectly satis- fed"
 twill you dine with me, please?'
 Hesitatingly, "Yes, thank you"