Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-01-10

side him and placing an arm about his
shoulders, she whispered, Papa, dear. "
Eyes, darling"
81 have met Philip Raymer in the IL
brary at other times besides the evening
when you were present. "
81 suspected it, dona mia.
"Oh, you dear papa" leaning for
ward to look into his eyes and kissing
him rapturously. "And am going to
meet him there now"
Eyes, dear. !"
"You will not allow any one to think
I am not in my room?"
"You shall not be disturbed, but do
not stay too long. will tell Ignacio to
call ON Father Gonzales as he rides
through town and send. him up for
game of malilla."
Teresa was half inclined to tell her
father all, but refrained, and kissing
him again she left the room.
In the library half desperate young
officer was crushing his hat upon his
head, with a gesture of despair, when
the panel moved aside and Teresa
wrapped in black reboso, appeared be-
tween the curtains. Raymer lifted her
to the floor and held her III his arms
while she explained the cause of her de-
lay But she said nothing Of her fathers
knowledge of her visits to- the library.
keep up your courage, darling,
said Philip as he turned to lock the door
after they had passed out Everything
will turn out as we desire"
"It must, Philip, or l can never for
give myself for so deceiving mamma,
but tho alternative awaiting our failure
to marry emboldens me to take this
step. Are you sure you esteem me as
much for doing this?'
"If it were possible, esteem you the
more, dearest, for l know what it is
costing you. I"
81 am sure papa will forgive u.s. He
has recently developed an extraordi-
nary taste for mammals favorite game,
malilla, and is playing tonight with
the others, as if purposely affording us
this opportunity. "
Perhaps he is. Let us hope to be
soon forgiven by both your father and
mother" F"
The young couple hurried through the
unlighted streets which bordered tho
plaza, for they feared to cross it lest
they should be recognized by some of the
numerous passers. They had nearly
skirted the square when huge dog
sprang from a narrow alley and seized
the skirt of Dona Teresa's dress. Avig-
orous cut and thrust from foil like
iron cane in the hands ot the lieutenant
sent the beast bowling with pain to his
kennel
HAS he bitten you, dearest?" asked
Philip as he sustained the trembling
girl with his left arm.
mo. Only frightened me and torn
my gown" was the reply.
What contrast between the natures
Of that useless monster and the gentle
and intelligent Victoriana.
"They are excellent representatives
of extreme types in canine life GER
tainly."
''I wonder why have not mentioned
! Vic before" continued Teresa. II did
not mention her when I met you in
Santa Fe, nor since you came here until
,, now.
i sit Is singular certainly, for you as
we'll as have good reason to remember
! her with gratitude. We would not be
I here but for the service she rendered
/ us.
) ST do not forget it. I often think Of
her and that Roca Grande experience.
! / sometimes dream Of it, living through
various desperate and cruel struggles
with the Indians, but always, when al
hope has fled and death seems inevita
Bile, dear little Vic appears with the
soldiers and resoues me. Why did yor
not bring her to Albuquerque"
"She was absent with hunting par
0 ty," replied Raymer. "Ireceived let
ter from MIR. Reed two days ago saying
he would send her down by Judge Bene
dict, who is soon to hold court here"
The lovers had now turned the secont
corner of the plaza, and threading a Sc
ries of crooked and narrow streets OF
the side opposite the Valencia mansion
reached the house Of the alcalde Tht
lieutenant Knocked steps were heart
within, the door opened. and Matet
Vicentio, light in hand stood befor'
r them
ENTER, Senior Teniente. said the al
calde, and Philip and his companion
! ! passed into the house. AS they came init
the brighter light of the interior Mate
4 looked with perplexed brows at tn
closely yelled lady. Something in he
o bearing, the texture and fit of her plai
. garments, awakened suspicion tha
= she was no ordinary person. He move
"a about. trying to obtain a palmer vie'
Q of her features, until Raymer grew i'm
patient.
2 "Well, we are here, Senior Alcalde,
- said he. "Where are your witnesses"
N "In the next room, - was the reply.
's "Then call them and go on with I'll
: marriage" "
"Imust first see the face Of the lady.
"But you assured me that it woul
2. not be necessary until after the GER
re mony."
Ia Isl, senior, if the senorita be con
n mon person, but something in her maj
er ner convinces me that I ought to Sc
n her. do not wish to get into troub
N with Los Ricos."
y marry us as you promised, and
pc will double the fee offered you. /"
~ "Ah, senor, you double my fears tn
: something is wrong"
,e "You shall have three times Il
y y, amount if you will only proceed
ts once.
u Isl, senior, ! will proceed, but
{. must first see tho face of the lady.
re Before Raymer could interpose or 81
d, anything further Teresa dropped the i
Y Y boso upon her shoulders and pulled t