Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-05-30
CHAPTER XVI.
From Over tn. Sea.


low. His face was as calm and unruf-
an instant did he bctray the slightest
emotion. and yet the surprise must
have inwardly staggered him.
The presence Of Dona Juanitn here.
In Enginnd-did Il portcnd disaster to
his long cherished plans?
As for the naughty daughter OF the
dons. she was nffnbic enough. and
smiled while extending n dainty hand
which he was compelled to accept
Lady Cathcrwood had scurricd away
to look after some necessary details
connected with her duties US hostess.
for one cannot entertain and enjoy
themselves Mt the same time.
A silence fell upon the two.
The senorita was looking at her
companion under hnif-closed lids. and
he awaited what he knew was coming
awaited 1t with that calmncss natur-
nj to security.
"Senor Jack. between you and me.
there Is no need OF this coldness. this
secrecy. Surely you could not believe
me so blind that did not recognize
you Mt the first glance" said the girl.
suddenly laying hand on his arm.
II realized that and have been
simply waiting until you might see flt
to speak. You see I admit all you
say-I am free to confess It," was the
cool reply he made.
"Ah. Senior Jack, you are sphinx
can make nothing of you. Let me
commence upon another tack. You
have declared yourself incapable OF
affection, yet I have known you to
lean upon one man with such conf
dence that / am sure he occupied n
place in your heart"
The Marquis showed signs of emo
ton at last-his wonderful reserve had
been pierced.
YES" he replied, sadly.
ITO this day General Barrajo has
not been seen in Gautarica," she con-
tinued.
Poor Pedro-faithful friend" he
muttered.
you alone know his fate, Senor
Jack"
'Yes. but all the world shall soon
know 1t, for have had its feats of
arms blazoned upon a stone just about
to be sent over. 1t will be set up in
San Jose Cemetery, where his body
has lain these two years.
as it possible-his death then is a
mystery-it was connected with your
own adventures?'
"True, Senorita. Together we sought
a treasure, shoulder to shoulder we
met those who would have robbed us
of our prize. We conquered. but Bar
rajo fell, bleeding in every vein. Our
written compact gave the survivor all.
His dying wish was that his body
should be removed to consecrated
ground. There he has lain under a
stone marked only Don Pedro, who
gave his life in battle for a Friend
1t shall be so no longer-all Gauta-
rica shall ring with the valor of his
last deed, and crowd to his grave to
do the brave old hero honor"
The Marquis for once had been
thrown off his guard by the revival of
these ver-to-be-forgotten scenes, and
as memory again brought the hero
ism of Barrajo before him his face
lighted up with an enthusiasm it had
not been allowed to disclose, 10. these
many days.
And Dona Juanita. seeing the tran.
STORY change, surveyed him with kind
ling eyes.
"Ah! Senor Jack. such satisfaction
Is sweet to the heart of those who
have loyed and been thrown aside. l
sympathize with you, and nothing
would give me greater pleasure than
to be allowed share in your plans
to make your interests my own. Per-
haps a woman's wit might help you to
secure quick and terrible revenge"
you mean we'll, Dona Juanita; l
thank you for the interest shown in
my welfare, but whatever my plans