Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-03-20

mesSage-he seemed so pleased with
himself, SO DESTROYS of doing some ia
vor to the brave Senior Overton, who
had saved his precious life, and made
him overwhelmingly his debtor.
When, however. the verbal commune
cation was delivered Jacks face took
on frown and he bit his lip. For the
stout general bore a message that
Dona Juanita desired to meet the
American at once; and he also gave
Jack to understand that this summons
was to be considered a great honor,
about which, however. that worthy had
his doubts.
He concluded to meet Dona Juanita.
He found the senorita not far away,
and her manner of receiving him was
peculiarly coy for one who had shown
herself so bold when the rival young
gallants were vieing with each other
for the privilege Of her smiles. Jack,
had he known these hot-blooded crea.
lures OF Gautarica better. would have
taken warning from this very fact and
studiously avoided the senorita, for 1t
was quite patent to the astute general
she had conceived sudden and over.
towering admiration for the American
that was very apt to blossom presently
into a passion.
Jack carried on spirited converse
tion with the belle Of San Jose, and
could not but note the deep satistac-
tion shown by the general. In the
goodness of his heart, no doubt ne
wanted the man who had saved his
life to have all the prizes there were in
the lottery. and the senorita, in his
mind. came within that category.
So he worked the strings.
Had Jack suspected his philanthrop-
ical design. he might have deeply re-
GREETED running those three revolution
lists of when they had the general cor.
nered.
AS 1t was. having in mind a sketch
Of some mythical goddess. which the
senorita as he had seen her dancing 80
alluringly before her many admirers
would fill to perfection. he studied her
while thus engaging her in converse.
ton.
Doubtless he forgot that in thus ex-
erting himself. with the purpose in
view Of drawing her out. he at the
same time accomplished double op-
ject, and appeared unusually attrac.
tive in her eyes.
That was where the boomerang came
in
1t CHANGED that after this night they
met frequently-not SO much through
his inclination as an apparent COM
bination Of circumstances.
The lovely daughter of the tropics
had taken great fancy for Senior
Overton, and his indifference piqued
her. since she was so accustomed to
having gallants go mad for an iota OF
the favor she bestowed upon Jack.
Sometimes it appears as great crime
TO be difident as to show egotism-ir
may not push one into not water as
often, but there are occasions when 1t
counts as much.
And the willy general looked on. ana
behind Jacks back rubbed his hands,
very much as miser might over his
gold.
1t was his purpose to devote his lite
to showering blessings on his noble
deliverer-love. power. wealth, all
should be his, and he would bless the
day when he first met Pedro Alphonso
Barrajo-indeed, it would be red-let.
ter day in the affairs of the little re-
public as we'll.
Overton had never taken the general
into his confidence. to tell him the bit.
ter story of his past and how he had
become full-fedged woman haler,
pledged to remain forever a bachelor.
He had found a means OF engaging
in business. Such energy as he pos
sessed was new element in San Juan,
and from the way in which he starred
1t was evident that In due course Of
time say ten years. II nothing hap
peneI TO overturn matters--something
is always occurring in these torrid hit
tie republics-he babe fair to own the
whole community, which shows what
push and enterprise may accomplish
when properly applied.
Ten years was long time to walt
he had calculated on half that period
when he could go back to London and
pay up old scores.
And then II occurred to Jack to par
tally take his friend the general into
his confidence. and tell him how neces-
sary it was that he should roll the ball
Of fortune faster, in order that the re-
suit should be fastened.
Brave Barrajo had met danger when
1t appeared about to overwhelm him
with a steady front and flashing
blade.
He was equal to the occasion now.
Slapping Jack most heartily on the
back. he winked his left eye mysteri.
ously. and. looking cautiously around
to see that they were alone. whispered
hoarsely:
"Carramba! Make your mind easy,
senor--it is all arranged-the train is
laid and at the proper time the match
will be applied-then comes the explo.
sion, and, pouf! there you are in
jump! One thing tell me. Senior Jack,
how long you have been in San Jose
on Gautarican soil?"
Jack figured 1t out Just six months
to-morrow-how time has flown, and
I have only made start" he said
slowly.
The general rubbed his hands to-
gether in almost delirious Joy.
six months-it Is quite enough.
You shall be made a citizen to-mor.
row."
as II positively necessary" dubi.
ously.
Undoubtedly So" came the prompt
reply.
Then submit-any sacrifice SO
that I may attain the end to which I
aspire"
.,Madra do Dinsi Won will nnA call