Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-15
CHAPTER VIII.

the camp at Los Valles Granlges,. Lieu tenant Raymer. the first week in June received orders to return to Santa F, and resume duty at Fort Marcy. Ao cordingly one evening of that monti the company marched into the parade and took up its old quarters. Raymel was greeted cordially by his friends anC congratulated upon his success as an In dian campaigner. He returned to hi. former employment, falling rapidly into tho military and social life of tho terri. torial capital
 Not long after his return he was de tailed as officer of tho day and found himself again standing by the sundial, awaiting the details for guard duty. Presently the inspiring of tho band burst upon his ear. and he turned tC witness its approach and handsome bearing and precision of movement. As he did SC his glance foll upon the win, dow at which he had first seen Dona Teresa No one stood there now.
 Following the movement of tho band, he gradually turned his back upon the palace and stood witnessing the arrival and alignment of the attachments 4 light tapping attracted him, and turn. ing again to the window he saw the ob. jeCt of his thoughts. her eyes beaming with joyful recognition. He could nc moro than bow ere the officer whom he was to relieve summoned him to the re- viewing point
 Tho cercmony ended and the old guard relieved, Raymer started for his quarters, In the center of the parade he met tho Mexican boy. Ramon Vaca.
 ''Ah, Ramon, hero you arc and we'll as ever" he exclaimed
 'Yes, Sonor Teniente, I am as we'll as before l was shot, thanks to Sonor Mason. l am on my way to the hospital to see him, "
 He has had a piece of good fortune since rcturning to the fort and is now hospital steward, " said Raymcr.
 II heard of his appointmcnt yeSter- day, and he told me ho means to be a doctor somo day"
 Yes, medical college will havo him on its roll when his enlistment is out But what brings you to Santa Fe, Ramon:"
 Il am at tho San Miguel school Se- nor Valencia says l am to be his boy, and that l must havo an education. "
 For your bravo conduct in tho val lry:'
 ''Hc Is pleased to say so"
 "Whrrc are the NalenCias. Ramon?"
 "Hcre ill santa Fe
 "Hayo they been long in the city,"
 "A fortnight. But they go tomorrow. and aS my school is out go too
 The lieutenant perceived an oppor- tuuity which must not be missed. He felt surr of aid from the boy and deter mined Ia avail himself of it.
 'Call at my room. Ramon, when you rrturn-tirSt door on the left of right hallway"
 "Ye>; l will hr lack soon."
 The hoy went uu, and the officer en- tered his quarters, determined to seek an interview with Trrrsa A few mo- mrnts later he had prepared the follow ing note:
 Il havc just met the Chevalier Ra- mon, and he tells mo that you are to leavr in the morning, Is it not possible for yOu h meet mG this evening? You know l have heard nothing from you since January! I intend this afternoon to make af,rmal call at the palace, and if do not find you in the parlors shall ask permission to Sre you, If refused, I trust you will hc able to manage it. I regret Icing obliged to counsel this, but there may he nu other way.
 The ink had scarcely dried when the hoy rCturned
 ''Now. Ramon, " began the lieuten- ant, "l want you to take this letter to Dona Teresa, Are you willing:'
 Yes, sir. will take il. was the un- heSitatinS response.
 Thank you. Ramon. I expected you would. and, remember. deliver it to no one hur DOna Teresa l shall be about the garrison or plaza all day. so if there is any reply you can easily find me. "
 'Nv$, sir; l will report to you whcthsr there is a reply or not "
 Ramon departed, and the young off Ger passed the day until midafternoon somcwhay auXiouSly. At o'clock he went to the palace and sent his card to the ladies, A servant showed him into the parlors. and presently the governor $ wife and Sonora Valencia entered, greeting him kindly. The latter paid him many compliments and thanked him for tho aid ho had rendered her daughter on several recent occasions. Evidently she was grateful and desired him to know it.
 EmhNldCncd by her kindness, Ravmer askrd if he might sec his former guest. The mother regretted that it would be j,nn.NSSi bla T,r.,... xt-o, l,,,s,- ,,,;tl l,.,- makers and millinerS, preparing for her marriaSc, which was soon to take place. As they purpoSrd leaving Santa Fe on the morrow. the timc could not be spared, and she begged he would excuse her.
 Raymcr thought he discovered under this reserve genuine sympathy for him which it was difficult for la sonora to hold in check. Still he did not feel encouraged to plead his cause, and at the close of general discussion of com- mOnplaces left, much disheartened.
 Arrived at the post, he found Ramon sitting on the veranda, with a note for him, Requesting the boy to wait, he entered his sitting room, broke the seal and read as follows:
 AT THE PALACE.
 DEAR PHILIP-I will meet you at 9 in the representatives chNmber. You will find Ra. mon awaiting you on the portal at the outer entrance. TERESA The lieutenant rejoined tho boy on the veranda and asked him if he under stood the arrangement for this evening.
 ''Yes, sir. in the hall of the represent l ativeS. at 9 o'clock, :" was the reply. Then please tell your mistress that, boing officer of the day. must visit the guard at that hour and cannot come un til little later.
 II will tell her. sir. and I will bt waiting for you
 The boy went away. leaving Raymel ' to read and reread Teresa's note anC long for the slow hours to pass away. Promptly upon the close of his duties