The San Francisco call., 1904-08-14
and His MONEY

She was beautiful and good as the
Holy Mother. He had had no glimpse
OF her since, except from behind the
Dars OF her window. He could neither
eat nor sleep.
Inc American turned away. while his
npS curled unpleasantly. Raphael
amused him. He was an excsDtfonal
Spaniard- He had scraped together a
KIND OF education for himself and was
something or genius in music. IN
oer more favorable conditions he might
nave made way for himself in the
The cynicism faded from the Amer
leans eye as he asked where the seno-
rita hved and who her family were.
Anita lay asleep. The moonlight
came through the roses at the window
and all was still Suddenly through
the darkness came a single sweet note.
The girl sat uD 70 listen. She pushed
back her hair and listened again. Her
eyes shone. her cheeks flushed and her
little heart beat fast. She stole to the
window. holding her mantilla close
about her chin. Beneath the orange
tree stood man. Her heart fiuttered
faster, and the hot southern passion
shone in her eyes. II was the rich
Senior Americana.
"SenOrita."
This was going beyond the bounds
OF the serenading lover. but Anita lean
ed out and waited.
''Senorita."
"Senor. 1 am here" whispered the
girl. and then drew back coyly.
Fair one, listen" Then he poured
into her ears tale OF love.
One" said he, loves the senorita
loves thee unto death-but he can
not marry thee in this country VIII
you leave sunny Mexico and go to
America with your lover-as his
wife?"
She drew back and shivered a little,
but the dimples played in her cheeks.
Anita must love and be loved. and
would make a good. true little wife
for any man who would only love her
enough.
"Senor." she leaned far out into
the silver night. pulled a rose and
threw IL down to him. 'SenOr. when?''
He picked up the flower. kissed il
and pressed it 10 his heart He was 50
cCldly, aTtifcially Mexican. 1t fright
ened and attracted her.
Now he answered. Now. Anita;
will you come with me now?"
The realization came 70 her like a
shock Leave her father and mother?
Go with this man? To America Love
and romance were her guiding stars
poor little soul Yes, she would go.
In two minutes, senor." she whis-
pered.
A victoria sped away from the house
'Senorita," that was the first word
her strange lover had spoken He nov
leaned forward in the darkness. Sc
norita, are YOU afraid?"
His gaze was cold and steady.
Moo, senior. But why are you
500 still? You do not love ms?''
Her voice shook.
''Senorita, I have loved many beauti-
ful ladies. 1 am-bah,"-he seemed TO
be talking 10 himself-"tired Of it all"
Tired % lOve?" A cold hand
knocked at the door OF her heart. The
carriage was on lonely, white country
road now
'SenOrita. I cannOt-I-er-weu, you
see, I cannot marry you'll"
Holy mother" the girl cried, cross
ing herself and feeling for her rosary.
You cannot marry me? Then why did
you bring me here ?"
Wait, senOrita: do you love me?"
She was dazed by the sudden, prac-
teal question; then she shuddered and
answered: NO, I hate yOu-I hate
you. senior. Oh. take me back 70 my
mother-take me home"
Have you ever loved any mani
Ever truly Ioved?" he asked without
needing her.
pair Of faithful gentle eyes that had
sought hers on the plaza, and a form
that bent over the guitar at twilight.
She burst into tears "Oh. yes" she
moaned- Raphael. dear Raphael"
The carriage stopped. The lover
climbed out. then leaning on the win
dow ledge. he whispered: IF you are
wise. keep still"
And she obeyed. The horse stirred.
the coachman dozed. and the time
grew long Then the night quiet was
broken BY the twangy voice OF the
American, mingled with the soft tones
. OF her native tongue. The carriage
door opened and there before her stood
Raphael.
Now" said the American. "if you
want to go home III take you back
II you want to go with your lover, go"
For answer she threw herself into
Raphael's arms. and caste and proprie-
ty we're forgotten in the bliss OF first
kiss OF love gratified.
Here's a purse for you and your
girl. Raphael Hope you'll Ike married
life"
He told the driver TO drive to the
station with the pair. and stood watch
ing them dissrpear down the white
road. Then he took out a cigar. bit
, of the end and laughed as he said
7 aloud: Il always thought Niles stand
ish was a fool. Half my mine gone.
too. The fool and his money are soon
, parted.' Wen. it's the only fun I'll ever
! get out OF it,
: Then he went down the road toward
the city alone