The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-23

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the eyes appeared--such glorious orbs as
he had never imagined-of dark violet
wit hthe fire of passion In their depths.
One of the men rose with quick resent
ment, one hand cropping intuitiyely for a
weapon that was not where it should
have been at his side.
The master recovered himself, raised
his broad hat respectfully, and turned to
the far veranda, or corridor to seek his
old seat, when the other, the older man,
rising, returned his bow with a question.
''Senor, the English gentleman he
said
'McCallum. senior, at your service"
"Our service Is for gallant gentlemen"
It was the lady who spoke, and the tone
Of her voice thrilled the master. To
bowed again, and the elderly man, clap
ping his hands, peon at his orders
brought forward another chair.
You were here yesterday with the
despot," said the young man. suspi-
ciously.
ALLOW me, comrade," said the older
man. ''Senor, we heard with concern
this morning that you were no longer Of
the government party"
"As you have read said the master,
for the gentlemen appeared 20 await his
answer.
"Then permit me-" said the older gen
tleman. 1.-The Senorita Isabelle Carrera
y Carrera. who will receive you as a
friend. possibly, who knows, as adj
herent."
IT am already the senorita's subject"
said the master. with profound bow.
THE Senior Rodriguez Carrera, the
senoritas cousin.
The 1.-the young spaniard and the tall
Scot exchanged glances Of mutual dislike
while they salaamed
| Then the Senior Rodriguez introduced
d! the elder man as Senior Zelago, after
! which the master accepted cigarette
and took his seat.
1--WE have been dsputing," said the elder
man. "about the subject of the control
of an estate. The senorita holds that there
can be no success without attention to
details. The senior, her cousin, supports
the view that details destroy initiative
! and boldness in enterprise. We await
your opinion. senor.''
II am afraid I know more about the
management of mounted troops than Of es-
tates." said the master.
1--WE have heard" said Helaga, 'your
| ilustrious career-wounded in Cuba, again
in Natal. captain of the Scottish horse,
leader of the Gauchos recently in Ven
ezua."
And compelled to fly the country"
added the master, with smile at the
lady. ....
Then your views on the value of de-
tail as opposed to bold stra tegy-"
II am not interested in the discussion
Of military matters said the lady, speak
ing for the second time and closing her
fan as signal apparently that the con-
ference was summarily dismissed.
! She gave her hand in turn to the two
senors, bowed to McCallum, and moved
with a beautiful grace down the alcove
Zeago looked after her, rubbing his
chin, while Rodriguez wore a smile that
was trihe insolent. - =
Il am sorry" said the, master, that
I broke up this council of war"
'Of accounts senor,' said Rodriguez
"But I am told a question of war is al
ways a matter Of accounts with gentle.
men of your race"
And with you so much a question Of
security that you shelter yourself behind
a womans petticoats."
| "Carrambo" exclaimed the other thick
~.
| "Come-come, senors both, there is nc
need here for a quarrel" interpose6
Zelaga.
None in the least" said the master
coolly; but am In the state that Is will
ing to humor any man, and since tn.
senior was rather free with his speech
replied. For my part I would as sool
} crack bottle"
Excellent" replied Zelaga, giving .
warning look at the scowlng Rodriguez
and taking McCallum by the arm. ''Ou
, , host will bring up a bottle dating bacl
to seventeenth president from now;
, good fellow who had the misfortune to b
shot in this very patio. After you, SENIOR
McCallum strobe away across the cour
, while zelaga whispered in Carrera's ca
and hurried after.
Two bottles were cracked but Zelag
. was slow with his glass, and the maste
4 did the wine more Justice. ...
$50 the president did not deal well wit
you I am distressed"
4 NO" said the Scot, g1oonily. 'Ie ha
: no use for me after keeping me hangin
about"
e "It is distressful; yes, surely so. Blu
|, my poor house, senior, Is at your service
). my horses, my servants-all"
1 you are too generous. Ali seek
), service"
r There is that estate" said zelags
t slowly.
i True, but am no cattleman''
- 1T is a large estate and there ar
d not say but it may be that a small troc
could be raised to guard the propert
and a bold leader-you understand"
. Il would prefer to lead cavalry, b,
- needs must when somebody drives E.
- senior, and should be glad to be of us
~ You speak of robbers--are there many:
They give us much trouble. much an,
i, Lefty, but we will talk Of them later
D tomorrow, perhaps"
"Manana! 1t is always tomorro,
=, Even with the president who fea
~ a conspiracy. Doubtless you have heard
20 "a conspiracy against the president! In
- possible! But your glass, senior, it
10 empty"
THAT Is easily rectified But there
> another form Of emptiness" and the ma
ter sighed heavily as he grasped the gla
;, In an unsteady hand
; you were talking Of the president
- 1.-THE emptiness of the heart, .sene
~ ~ when the senorita one loves is cold
~ ~ the emptiness of the pocket All! it Is
20 hollow world-hol1ow," and the mast
49, tilted the empty bottle
- ''The president is a man so beloved
y, one would plot against him. You a
:. mistaken"
r n "The president. he is all idiot; let r
e. tell you. When asked him why he d
- not suppress the conspiracy he answer
OF Manana'-tomorrow. Always tomorro
- when the time is today-you understar
:. senor?"
The senior looked disturbed. ''Today
he stammered. 1.-THE president will q
nj today"
Q. The master laughed loudly '"The pre-!
Oh dent is an idiot, you take my word for
rs was speaking senor,'' continued McCs
ne lum. with great gravity, "of what wol
do II I were, president. I should stri
lily up the conspirators today and inquire ir
ty the conspiracy tomorrow
IS Zalaga looked sour. DOUBTLESS t
ad president took you more into his CO
ne fidence, since he told you so much.''
mo Sir. YolIy praaidapt Saarood