Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-05

greet at the reticence Of the generals
daughter, and think she became aware
OF this
For three or four days we travelled
without anything of special interest
occurring; the scenery becoming more
beautiful as we advanced. the little
mules climbing the long hills patient
ly, and the tinkling of the bells of the
leaders recalling somewhat the pas
lures and cow bells of the rural dis
triets back in the states. At the last
eneampment. however, there was an
incident which broke the monotony.
While supper was being prepared, Sem
orita Isabella wandered out into the
woods. being attracted by some beau
tiful orchids or air-plants. Pretty soon
I heard a scream from the direction OF
her wanderings. Being nearer than
any other member of the company. |
rushed to ascertain the cause of the
of the lady's fright / found that she
had climbed upon leaning tree-trunk
to secure a gorgeous orchid. but on
starting to descend had seen big green
serpent on the ground just below.
soon dispatched the reptile, and lifted
the girl to the ground. She was so
overcome that she did not think to ey-
press her gratitude. She leaned heavi-
" on my shoulder for few feet, and
would have dropped In a swoon. only
caught her in my arms and carried
her to the generals tent.
elias the Senorita thanked your" in
quired MFR. Strong. the next morning
as we were getting ready to resume the
journey. THE general was teasing her
this morning about resting so grace
fully in the big Americans arms, II
she is shy to-day, old fellow. don't take
exceptions. She is grateful. for heard
her express her sentiments
AS we were riding off She came to
the rear with the grace of a queen,
though in broken English, expressed
her regret for giving me SO much
trouble by her silly fears, and told me
how grateful she was. More than this.
she designed to ride by my side for
more than mile, speaking OF the
scenery and making many inquiries
about my native country. And when.
late in the evening, We arrived at her
fathers plantation, she and the gen.
eral insisted on my taking up quarters
in their home.
| l went to the open sheds like the
other employees. to sleep that night. In
that semi-tropic region, night Is not
without its romantic aspect, even II
there should be no woman in the case.
Lying ON my hammock. l could look
out on the moonlit hills, soft and fair
as a dream of Oriental scenes. The
breezes came in laden with the per-
fumes of bananas. oranges and bios
soming trees. Singing birds made the
hours sweet, recalling the hooking
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home. The continual howl of hundreds
OF balloons was mellowed by the dis
lance into roar no less pleasant than
the far-off sound of water falls; and
at intervals through the night the In
dams whooped some signal known to
the race, and were answered by others
In the mountains or in the wales.
The days passed very pleasantly for
weeks and months l saw much Of Is
abella l sought her society, In fact,
and was not repealed. 1t Is not boast
ing, hope, when | say that she en-
joyed my presence more i.an that Of
the wealthy young Senior Barrios or a
neighboring plantation. IN time this
young Spaniard became quite jealous.
In his chagrin he once, In the presence
of Mr.. Strong and Isabella, referred
sneeringly to my occupation-for jeal-
ousy and love are alike In every cline.
Mr.. Strong assured him that my oppor-
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