Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-01-14
TERESA. 7
By Captain @. A. CURTIS, o. s. A.
Copyright. 1894, by American Press Associa.
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The conversation was here interrupt
ed by the appearance of Cain, who an
nounced that dinner was ready. The
lieutenant conducted his companion to
his cabin. where plates were set for two.
The valleys abound in game, and the
commissary storeroom hung with veni-
son and fowl in their season. Through
out the fall and until the recent snow
storm the company hunters had been
diligent in laying in supplies. Through
Cain the cooks had learned Of the lieu
tenants proposed dinner to his guest.
and they had voluntarily taxed their
culinary skill TO the utmost to do him
credit A couple Of trout, fresh from the
brook, small roast of venison and n
pheasant We're the principal dishes
The officers camp chest had been ex-
hausted of its resources in the attempt
TO do honor to Dona Teresa Cain had
achieved several original effects with
commonplace material, and he waited
upon the table with zeal never before
exhibited in the service Of his employer.
Ii is perhaps unnecessary TO mention
that Raymer contemplated the beautiful
girl sitting opposite him with an in
ward hope that the present moment
might be prophetic Of future relation
ship She showed no evidence OF hav-
ing been secluded from the society of
gentlemen, but seemed a. much at ease
rs any young lady in the list OF his east
ern acquaintances
Conversation for awhile ran upoL
commonplaces, but before long the lieu
tenant asked how she came to be ON the
trail leading through his camp at the
time Of the rescue at Los Ojos Fries
Teresa replied that in company with III
elderly maiden aunt she had been max
ing n series Of visits To relatives and
former schoolmates III several towns
along the Rio Grande, ending in the
Rio Ariba at Abiqui; that upon leaving
the latter place on their way home they
concluded 10 take short cut through
Los Wales Grandcs and visit an uncle,
whom he had met at La Noca Grande--
the priest nj the Jemez pueblo. She
had posted letter to her parents before
leaving AbiQui notifying them OF her
intention, bat Us the mail left once a
fortnight they could not have received
i, until i3 days after she started. There
was no mail service 10 the Indian pueb'
10 Of Jemez all letters being sent there
BY special messenger. Her parents could
not, therefore. even suspect her present
plight unless Antonio and Manuel had
gone safely through and reported All
Of the escort Were strangers whom her
aunt had hired at Ahiqui. Ramon and
Juana were servants in her parents
household.
Everything had gone well until they
reached hamlet five miles north OF
Los Ojos Frios There her aunt was
taken sick aud concluded il would bc
imprudent for her 10 continue the jour
ney on horseback. After consultation II
was decided that Teresa should go on
to Jemez without delay. and that her
aunt should a. soon rs she was able to
take q carriage 10 Santa fc.
IL had not been the intention Of the
party TO halt in the valley, but 10 pass
the camp well to the east, stopping over
night at Los Ojos Calientes. l2 miles
TO the south, and finishing the journey
ON the following day.
The start was made. and the party
had nearly reached the cold springs
when a body of go Navajoes was discov-
cred in close pursuit, but by great
effort the cabins were gained and enter
ed and the doors and windows barred.
The cabins being Of adobe, there was
little fear of immediate capture. When
about 10 enter the houses, Teresa ordered
Antonio TO send one man or go himself
for help to the camp in Los Wales
Grandes. but not man dared make the
attempt. The boy Ramon volunteered,
and after receiving hasty instructions
dashed off, with half n dozen yelling
savages at his heels
Much that have told you already
know" said Teresa What occurred
after your arrival l need not repeat. "
Except to explain why you assumed
the character Of your aunt, suggested
the lieutenant
IL supposed we should continue our
journey with but few hours delay III
your camp, and did not care to make
the acquaintance Of my one. An old
and jnfirm woman would not invite at
tention.
"How well you did the character!
II used TO do the old lady parts in
amateur theatricals / must have done
we'll here, for you left me severely
alone.
"Not more than you desired certain
ly."
More than you would have done per
haps had you known was younger. "
Very likely. Youth attracts youth,
you know, but l think / offered La
Sonora VEGA considerably more atten.
ton than she was willing to receive,
replied Raymer.
THAT is true, and / assure you l al
ways felt confident Of kindly treatment
from You under all circumstances
Thank you. Did you know who
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