The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-25

circulated every ono became lively. No
| disguise WINS 1nlde Of the GRAND upon
which the boat was bound. Dodge seemed
1 fairly crnzed about Incz nnd talked of her
! In such a way and 80 necessarily that !
| could have knocked the teeth down his
| throat. but caution prevented mo making
| fool Of myself in that way.
| II.
San Benlto proved to be a circular bay
| OF no great size, with a narrow entrance,
| through which tho lido poured at the
speed OF mill race. A sandy beach
slopcd upward to mound like hills. Watt
Ing Tor tho ingoing tide the skipper swung
| his craft dexterously into tho current, and
sho swept clean through tho narroWs
without hindranco. 1t was neat bit
OF business. Henry was thorough sea-
man.
'The ranch is over tho hills two miles
Inland" exclaimed Dodge, when the an
Choir slipped overheard. Henry can 90
up and ask fur water. guess that 'ull
bring the young grenser down with q
run. He's as curious as a maybe.
This Representation proved to be corr
rect. for Manuel returned with Herry
and tho sailors In thrco hours, was
not there to receive my friend. as I
dreaded lest he should recognize me.
i anu tUu6 aWdhcIl llue5 suspicious vi AtIlo
| gang. Making the excuse that wished
to stretch my legs. went ashore. osten-
tatiously asking Sax to accompany me.
Flo declined, and saw me leave the boat
without suspicion. I climbed the sand
hills and made for the Pancheo mansion
Tho first building l struck was an
| adobe church, bare and COOL Candles
were lighted on tho high altar. Before
tho altar knelt n woman. her face hidden
| in her hands r knew who she was the
moment shc looked round at the sound
| OF my footsteps; but who could have
mistaken 1nez for any other than her
dear self?
"Don Ricardo" she said, in her
pretty. broken English, "Ah. Afuzzer
Of God! you hat como at 20 last. dear
! frend.'
ION an unpleasant errand. Sonora" 1
answered, kissing those dear, white
hands. = can only stay for q few
minutes @ AZ
She looked astonished. hit not AFRAID.
There was no time to be lost. So rapid
" detailed the schome OF Dodge. and
explained how I had come to hear Of It.
'''And i wish you to tell Manuel not to
appear TO recognize me- I finished;
! when we arc alone we may think of
Como scheme to bame III. scourdrels.'.
'Srhat senor Americana IS baf--vcry
wicked" said rn"@ pa..tonateF.l HE has
prosecuted ma for many months re-
fused to become his WIFE,.
"And why, Senora7'zI asked. looking
directly at her.
She laughed In spite OF the agitation
! which the narrative caused her.
Perhaps I like some ono better" said
shc mischicvously. Az
.'Inez do you" ~
made q step forward. bu>-Jncz moved
away shaking her head. Eve must be
serious. my friend" she said This
wicked plan must be stopped. You will
walt and see Manuel" y
mo. Better let me stay on board the
yacht to keep an eye on the scamps.
They don't suspect meas yet
'Be wise, and they will not suspect
you at all. she replied. twill tell Man
uel. and then we shall see."
Then with distractingi smile, she
threw mo cardinal flower from her
breast. I stopped to pick It up. and rose
to find her gonea but knew that she
loved me and walked back to the boat
singing for sheer Joy.
Peering over the sand hills. saw
Manuel come ashore with Sax. Tho two
appeared to be good friends. and shook
hands warmly. When Parcheo was out
OF sight, hailed the boat as It pushed
into deep water n
Where have you been7" asked Sax
unsuspiciously.
Wandering about" said cbeerfully,
IT hope you won't hang out here long.
COLONEL 3. "A
3"Just long enough to transact bust
ness" said Sax. as the boat moved to-
wards the yacht.
We'll. ], shan't 60 asohrc again: It's a
dead and alive hole
You must come with mo TO see the
Panchsos. They have asked us to visit
them Tomorrow morning."
Next day, with the Colonel paid my
visit. We were met by Manuel, who
saluted me coolly and ms a perfect
stranger 1nez had told him. as / knew
by that SALVATION. and by the way, in
which his eyes flashed when they rested
on Sax.
Donna Pancheo played her part so well.
and was so attentive to Sax, that was
inclined to be Jealous. Perhaps she hoped
think he was, IL one could judge from
the occasional flush that crlmsonad his
bronzed cheek.
,"Ah, Seniors. am SO glad you've come, :.
cigars. 1T IS 50 lone. No fezzer. no
muzer: only bruzer. and" with a GEES
lure q. despair, The go away wiz himself
my sister, she haf to amusa alone.',s'
"Amuse." echoed .1nez. with wrath
fu,l ,nutter Of her far, s!Ioly. Muzzer.
Wha' YOU say, Manuel do die for ze
Perhaps It would amuse. you to sae
my yacht" said Sax. thinking to deocy=
his bird into the snare, and not guessing
the purpose Of this conversation. 1nez
clapped her hands.
cried.
'Do not speke re Americans. my SIS
ter" said Manuel sharply.
Real sweet" was no doubt an express
sion used by Dodge Sax guessed as
much. for saw him smile under his
moustache. Then he repeated his invita-
ton. you will come to luncheon to-
morrow, Sonora r.
''Ah but no. interposed Manuel quick.
~; " cannot BE-; It !s not ,pps ro|R,ears zat
Inex looked disa ppolnted ana Sax swore
third Virginia, sixty per cent. II Is pos
slble that tho percentage of the Thirty
third. as given may be somewhat too
large as may have had SO s9ms Sa addt9n s
21St July 1t In stated In q hook written