The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-02-13

away. All, my bad luckP' M
An exciting time now followed. Ru-
mors Of rebellion had been floating In tho
air, and the day came wan II broke out.
The sympathy was mostly with the insur-
gents, the rising being In consequence OF
the unjust and one sided administration Of
those In power The rebels gained the
victory, and general turn out" Of ofi-
cials took place, followed by putting In
of new men. Another judge was appoint
ell in the little town, and matters soon set
tied themselves very comfortably, as II
nothing had occurred. Meanwhile Manuel
Rodriguez had been reused from his usual
apathy and tho question OF his preference
for certain senorita definitely settled. An
energetic suitor for the hand Of the fair
Anita having come forward caused Rod
riguez to realize the state of his own heart,
and the fact that Anita, and she only, was
its mistress. He then lost no time, but
made such favorable overtures that he was
accepted and the marriage arranged for the
next Fiesta"
A few days previous to the wedding he
called at the residence Of the newly ap-
pointed judge to notify him that he should
present himself with his betrothed, her par
ents and usual witnesses on the morning
of the fiesta for the civil marriage. 1t was
not surprising that Rodriguez failed to
recognize in him the dusty, unkempt, worn
out traveller of two months ago. whose shoe
still remained unmended and unclaimed
ON the shelf Of the workshop. But the
Judge recognized Rodriguez and listened
gravely while the latter stated his bust.
ness, and said they would. with the per-
mission Of his excellcncy, assemble before
him at o o'clock on the morning OF the
fiesta The only response Of the judge was
q brief "Buenos, and taking up paper
he signifled that the interview was closed.
Rodriguez, thus dismissed, uttered his
thanks and bowed himself out.
II Rodriguez had glanced back on leav
ing the room, he would have seen the grave
countenancc of the judge instantly relax,
smile spread over his face and his eyes
twinkle with fun, as he rubbed bis hands
together, exclaiming, "Ah, / SHALL now be
even with you, my friend"
1t was glorious morning. The fiesta
was one Of the great ones and q general
holiday. The tinkling bell Of the little
church had been calling worshipers togeth
er at intervals from a very early hour. The
Argentine colors were displayed over the
residence of the Judge, and few minutes
before o'clock the wedding party came
in sight, a gay procession Of some length,
threading it's way across the plaza by
well trodden path under the acacia trees,
thus avoiding the dusty road The invita-
tions to participate had been well respond.
ed to, and the party crowded the room
where they awaited the appearance Of the
Judge
Ten minutes passed, and Rodriguez,
becoming impatient, rose and looked out.
A vigilantc was walking saddletl horse
to and fro before the door of the Judges
/ bedroom, which opened on the plaza. At
the same moment, dressed for riding, out
came the judge himself, and to the utter
CONSERVATION of Rodriguez proceeded t.
mount his horse. He was then about to
start; but this was too much. Rodriguez
dashed forward
Pardon, senior, +" he gasped. "The mar
riage--we are all assembled in the Office" F"
> "Ehs" said the Judge. "Marriage2"
"Si, senior. 1t was arranged for this
feast day at o o'clock, with the permission
of your excellency, and we are now wait
ing"
."Ah," said the judge, frowning, "but
am 'indisposed.' 1 am going to ride out
In the camp. The marriage can be put OF
until tomorrow"
Rodriguez was furious, but dared not
show it. Pardon, cxcellencia," he cried
In agitation, "but my bride-the company,
The priests, too, will be waiting at the
church. What am to do?'
"Quien sabe?" coolly replied the judge
as he rode on few PAGES. Then turning
his head he added: Perhaps you will now
mend my shoe, my good fellow. AdiOs
hasta manana" (adieu until tomorrow).
"Shoev In moment it all flashed on
Rodriguez, and the angry blood rushed t.
his face But catching glimpse of Anita
peeping out in alarm, he swallowed down
his anger and pride, and rushing after the
judge begged a thousand pardOns for his
fault, entreating that his bride, so young,
so happy, who had done no wrong, should
not be punished and put to shame. All,
his excellency should see how grateful he
would be.
Now there was not in the whole province
of Santa Fe a kinder hearted man than the
judge, and although he had determined t.
punish Rodriguez, he did not intend &c
give him more than "a bad half hour.
The priests, who were to be the guests OF
the Judge at his breakfast table that day,
being in the secret, thought the lesson was
we'll merited, and might prove beneficial.
But as the Judge glanced Dack NJ hOOrl'
guez, he also saw the pretty Anitas trou-
bled face, and this, together with Rodri.
guez's appeal on her behalf, was too much
for his kind heart. He could hold out nc
longer. SO, dismounting, he led the poor
fellow back to his bride, said few gra.
cious words to her, and rcmarking gener.
ally that there had been "a little mistake"
proceeded with the marriage contract.
Before Rodriguez and his bride left the
room, the former placed ON the table
double fee and assured the judge Of his
grateful feelings They then proceeded to
the church, where the religious ceremony
took place.
That day week the Judge re0eived n pres
ent--the handsomest pair of shoes Rodri.
guez ever sent out Of his shop.
There Is m odd shoe hanging up In q
conspicuous place in Rodriguez's workshop
with the word "Rccuertlo" painted under
IL. Old habits are not as easily got rid OF
or Inentled as old shoes, and he needs this
ttrcr,, on, hra MOO ~ for hC still occasionally