The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1905-12-22

He menaced the young soldier with the
point.
Il could kill you as you stand there"
he cried in growing rage. But the
memory of our ancient friendship
stays my hand You shall have
chance. Where is your weapon
Strike, if it please YOU. want
nothing but DEATH" answered Alvara
do, making no effort to defend himself.
Hast deserved it at my hands,
them" exclaimed the now Infatuated
De TObar
stay" interrupted the viceroy re-
entering the room What means this
assault upon my captain? Donna Mer.
cedes:"
she revives." said the dueDna.
as it thou. sonora q said the viceroy.
Il sought thee unavailingly."
Your highness." said the old wo-
man. Il missed the senorita and found
her here"
and how came you unbidden into
my private cabinet. Don Felipe:"
Your excellency. Sonora Agapida
traught over her lady's absence. We
knocked. There was no answer We
entered. | crave your pardon. but it
WAS well | came. for | found my be-
trOthed and my best friend alone here
he pointed gloomily. a Spanish gen
tleman alone at this hour of the night
with
"Silence" Numbered the viceroy.
"Wouldst asperse my daughters
name? Darest thou BY heaven. you
hold Il weapon in your hand. am old.
but Guard thyself!' he called. whip
ping out his sword with astonishing
agility.
Il cannot fight with you" said De
TObar. lowering his point But ex-
plain
''The Donna Mercedes 10 as pure as
heaven" asserted AlvaradO.
Then why did you bid me strike and
stand iiefenseless q moment since"'
Because love her and she is yours"
Death" shouted De Tobar. Take
up thy%sword,'
Stay" broke In the old yiceroy
quickly. Keep silent. Alvarado. Let
me tellit all. | AIN her father | would
consult with the captain upon the jour
ney Of the morrow and other matters
Of state. With us here was my daugh-
ter. Is there aught to provoke thy
jealousy or rage in this! Overcome by
-er-the events Of the day. she faint
ed. One OF us had to 20 for aid.
Twas not meet that the young man
should go to the women's apartments:
l left them together
"Alone:" queried De Tobar.
Aye. alone. One was my daughter,
q De Lara. and she WAS senSeleSS. The
other was almost my son. / knew him.
He had proved himself | could trust
him."
Your excellency. thank YOU" cried
Alvarado Selling the hand of the Old
nobleman and carrying it to his lips.
You said you loved her" said De
Tobar. turning to Alvarado.
And so | do" answered Aivaradc.
But who could help it: 1t is an i'll
lection have caught from my friend"
y
her? Have you pleaded with her: Did
you meet here by appointments
Don Felipe" cried Donna Mercedes,
who had kept silent at first. hardly
comprehending. and then holding her
breath at the denouement, hear me.
Captain Alvarado'S manner to me has
been coldne;S iCself-nay. he scarcely
manifested The emotion of Il friend"
She spoke with Il bitterness and re-
sentiment painfully apparent to Alva-
RADIO, but which in his bewilderment
Don Felipe did not discover
Il swear to you. scnor." she went on
cunningly. until this hour l never
heard him say those words, 1 love
YOU But this scene is too much for
ME. | cannot bear it. Help me hence
Nay, neither of YOU gentlemen. With
Sonora Agapida's aid | can manage
Farewell. When you wish to claim
me. Don Felipe, the betrothal shall be
carried out. and l shall be yours
Good night"
De Tobar sprang after her and caught
her hand, raising it respectfully to his
lips.
"Now. senior" ne cried. turning back.
I'VE can discuss this question unhin,
dere1 by the presence of the lady. You
said you loved her. How dare You, Il
man of no birth. whose very name 81
an assumption, lift your eyes SO high?"
This from You. my friend" cried
Alvarado, whittier than ever at this in
suit