Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-04-17
CHAPTER XVI.
From Over the Sea.

II TOu over tHe oed.
The Marquis of Montezuma bowed
low His face was as calm and unruf-
fed as the summer sky; not even for
an instant did he betray the slightest
emotion. and yet the surprise must
have inwardly staggered him.
The presence of Dona Juanita here,
in England-did 1t portend disaster to
his long-cherished plans?
AS for the naughty daughter Of the
dons, she was affable enough, and
smiled while extending dainty hand
which he was compelled to accept.
Lady Catherwood had scurried away
to look after some necessary details
connected with her duties as hostess,
for one cannot entertain and enjoy
themselves at the same time.
A silence fell upon the two.
The senorita was looking at her
companion under half-closed lids. and
he awaited what he knew was coming
awaited 1t with that calmness natur-
al to security.
"Senor Jack. between you and me,
there is no need of this GOODNESS, this
secrecy. Surely you could not believe
me so blind that / did not recognize
you at the first glance" said the girl,
suddenly laying hand on his arm.
Il realized that and have been
simply waiting until you might see At
to speak. You see ! admit all you
say-I am free to confess It," was the
cool reply he made.
"Ah, Senior Jack, you are sphinx
l can make nothing of you. Let me
commence upon another tack. You
have declared yourself incapable of
affection, yet have known you to
lean upon one man with such conf
dence that l am sure he occupied a
place in your heart"
The Marquis showed signs o: 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 Pedrc-faithful friend" he
muttered.
you alone know his fate, Senior
Jack"
"Yes, but all the world shall soon
know it, for | have had its feats OF
arms blazoned upon stone just about
to be sent over. 1t will be set up in
San Jose Cemetery. where his body
has lain these two years."
is 1t possible-his death then is
800, annpaotad x,ith ,,o,,,
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
stone marked only Don Pedro, who
gave his life in battle for Friend
1t shall be SO no longer-all Gauta.
RIGA 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 never-to-be-forgotter 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, Senior Jack. such satisfaction
is sweet to the heart of those who
have loyed and been thrown aside.
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 woman's wit might help you to
secure quick and terrible revenge"
you mean well, Dona Juanita;
thank you for the interest shown Ia
my welfare. but whatever my plans