The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-01-14

I'll shrank back in his corner with as
sumed modesty Yet Piexoto's eyes,
shrewd and observing, were every
where and it may be guessed that he
lost no detail of the days events
Paola should have been in that pro-
cession, likewise, for the people fairly
idoized the former minister OF police,
and both Fonseca and PiexotO had
summoned him to join them. But no.
he preferred to sit at Valcour's side
in quiet, sunlit room. effacing him
self IN all eyes but hers, while history
was making IN the crowded streets of
the capital
It required many days to properly
organize a Republican form of govern
ment; but the people were patient and
trlies SC. presently order began to come
out of chaos.
Meantime yalcour mended daily,
and the roses that had so long been
strangers to her pale cheeks began to
blossom prettiiy under the influence OF
Francisco's loving care.
They We're happy days, I know; for
Lesba and I shared them, although
not so quietly. For the dear girl was
all agIOW with the triumph OF Liberty,
and dragged me as her escort to every
mass meeting or festival and every one
of the endless professions until the en-
thusiasm of her compatriots had thor
oughIy tired me out. The Liberty OF
own; but 1 bore the ordeal pretty well,
in Lesba's society.
Then came a day when I obtained
my reward. NalcOur had made quick
recovery, and now needed only the
Strengthening Influence of country air;
so one bright morning we all boarded a
special train and Travelled to Guyana,
reaching safely the de Pintra mansion
in the early evening.
Nothing seemed changed about the
n old which had 1lrPaG DIV
arranged to purchase from Dom Mi
gueI's executors. Pedro had resigned
his position as staiOn-master to be-
come our ma Jor-dOmO, and the
thoughtful fellow had made every pro
vision for. our comfort on this occasion
of our Homecoming.
Captain Mazanovitch was with US.
He had retired from active service to
enjoy his remaining years in his daugh-
ger'S society, and although he seldom
allowed one of us to catch glimpse
of his eyes, the face of the old detec-
tive had acquired an expression of con-
tent that was distinct advantage to
it.
had chosen to occupy my old room
off the library, and early on the morn
ing following our arrival I arose and
passed out into the shrubbery Far
down the winding walks, set within
the very center of the vast flower gar
dens, was the grave of Dom Miguel,
and thither directed my steps. AS
drew near I saw the square block of
white marble that the patriots had
caused to be erected above the last
resting-place of their beloved chief
tain. 1t bore the words
MIGUEL DE PINTRA
Savior of Brazil
and is ito this day the mecca of all
good republicans.
Lesba was standing beside the tomb
as I approached. Her gown was as
white as the marble itself. but a red
rose lay upon her bosom and another
above Dom Miguel She did not notice
my presence until touched her arm
but then she turned and smiled into
my eyes.
. Savior of Brazilt' Is she whispered
softly. 1T is splendid and fitting. Die
you place it there, Robert
mo- I answered; the credit is due
/ to Piexoto He claimed the privilege
for himself and his associates, and
considered it his right"
Dear unclei" said she; and then we
turned reverently away and strOlleC
/ through the gardens. Every flower
early sun, and we admired them anC
! drank in their fragrance until suddenly
as we turned a corner of the hedge,
tstopped and said:
''Lesba, it was here that 1 first me
you: on this exact spOt!'
Il remember" said she, brightly. Il
was here that I prOphesied you would
be true to the Cause.
"And it was here that I loved you,
/ [ added: 'sfor I cannot renem Der {
moment since that first glimpse of YOU
tdear face that my heart has not beer
your very own.
She grew sober at this speech, and
watched her face anXiously.
''Teu me, Lesba." said [ al last, 'wil