Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-16

AS Philip bent and bestowed a kiss upon the trembling, upturned lips of his beautiful companion a ringing and fa- miliar bark broke upon his ear, and turning ill its direction he saw loy tho light from a neighboring window ;ho figure of dog flash from out tho t.;;.,!!.- ness and begin leaping about him in an ecstasy of delight. Before he could an swer this sudden greeting with a caress the wild creature was leaping upon Teresa, and the girl had taken tho dog in her arms, and stepping low was hold ing it to her breast and nestling her cheek between the silky ears.
 "Oh, Vicky, dear," said she, ''you who helped us before in our sore dis tress, you can do nothing for us now" "
 My God, Teresa, she canr' exclaim- ed Philip as a sudden conviction swept over him. She came here with Judge Benedict, an American judge and my friend! Let her loose, dearest. Here, Vic, come here! Take this" handing her his memorandum pad. "Go to the judge-to the judge-gO! Now, darling, let us follow.
 The setter, having taken the pad in her mouth, dropped all further demon strations of delight and started along a street ill the direction from which she had appeared, occasionally pausing for her friends to come up, and presently halted before a house a few rods from the plaza
 Judge Benedict was the chief justice of tho United States court for the terri tory of New Mexico. He was man of great ability, strong in his attachments and prejudices, violent ill his passions and earnest in his convictions. In stature | he was above feet, of fine figure and handsome countenance.
 When the lieutenant and Dona Te- resa reached the door of the judges lodgings, no light shone from the win. dows, and it was evident that his honor, if within, had gone to bed. Raymer showcrcd a succession of knocks upon the panels, to which Vic lent the aid of some lively scratching. Presently deep voice called: What is it? Who's there:"
 It is 1, Raymor, was tho answer. Let me ill, quick, judge. Do not de- layH'
 A moment later the door was flung open and as quickly shut and bolted be- hind the lieutenant, Teresa and Vic.
 Judge, 1 am hero with Teresa Va lencia to be married. If you value my happiness and hers, do not refuse usl We are pursued! Do not delay"
 Hush, hush, my boy," replied the grave voice of the judge. II understand the whole matter. No better fortune could happen to such estimable young people than to be made husband and wife. It is match l fully approve. Let mo make myself prcsentable.
 Tho judge retired to his bedroom, par tially closed the door and lighted q lamp By the light Raymcr saw that the curtains of the windows of the room | ill which Il" and Teresa were standing, and which looked upon the street, were raised and the lower half of the sashe. i open. He lowered the sashcs, and il | pulliug down the shades cXcrted so mucf strength that he totally wrecked the fix turcs of one and left it ruin on tho 1 floor. Returning to the side of his com 1 panion, he saw the face of the Alcald, Viccntio appear for an instant at tho curtainless window. peer eagerly in anC disappear.
 Quick. judge! We are discoveredr exclaimed Raymer, greatly excited. "A man looked ill at the window and ra1 awayT'
 The judge was heard to open an inne, door and call:
 Patrick! Patrick"
 ''Sor:' replied q sleepy-voice. ''Gct into your clothes quickly anC come here want you as a witness Don't stop to dress fully"
 "Yes, yer honor. I'll be there in jiffy."
 The judge appeared an instant after ward, accompanied by a stalwart Irisl serving man ill his shirt sleeves. Rene dict wore dilapidated dressing gown