The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-12-22

you won't be doing any business to-
day, then?"
What, about settling the government? 2"
he asked, grinning. mot just yet. Wait
till I've got the Signora and the money,
and then we'll see about that. You think
about the money, my boyv"
Much to my relief he then departed,
and as he went out vowed that neither
Signorina nor money should he have. In
the course OF the next twenty-four hours
l must lind way to prevent him.
Rather early for a CALL" said I, "but
l must see the Signorina."
On my way up met several people and
heard some interesting facts. In the first
place, no trace had appeared of Don An
tonic and his daughter; rumor declared
that they had embarked on The Song
stress with the President and his faithful
doctor. Secondly, Johnny Carr was still
In bed at the Golden House (this from
Madame Devarges, who had been to see
him) ; but his men had disappeared, after
solemnly taking the oath to the new gov
eminent. Item three. The Colonel had
been received with silence and black looks
by the troops, and two officers had van
ished into space, both Americans, and the
only men of any good in fight. Things
were looking rather blue, and began to
think also should like to disappear, pro-
vided l could carry off my money and
my love with me. My scruples about 10y
atty had been removed by the Colonefs
overbearing conduct and l was ready for
| any step that promised me the fulfillment
OF my own designs. 1t was pretty evident
that there would be no living with Nc
Gregor In his present frame of mind, and
was convinced that my best course
would be to cut the whole thing, or, If
that proved impossible, to see what bar
gain l could make with the President. OF
course all would 60 smoothly with him if
gave up the dollars and the lady ; a like
sacrifice would conciliate McGregor. But
then | didn't mean to make 1t.
Zone or other 1 will have" said 1, as
knocked at the door Of Mon Rapos,"
land both If possible"
The Signorina was looking worried in
| deed, l thought she had been crying.
did you meet my aunt on your way
up?" she asked, the moment / was an
| nounced.
NO." said I.
| III.
All this fuss frightens her, so l got the
Colonel's leave (for you know we mustn't
move without permission now liberty has
triumphed) for her 10 seek change of air."
where's she going TOT" l said.
Home" said tho Signorina
l didn't know where "home'' was, but
never ask what / am not meant to know.
you see, Jack, had to care for my
money"
"Oh, so you've given 1t to Mrs. Car
rington?"
Eyes, all but five thousand dollars"
| does the Colonel know that?"
Dear me, of course not, or he'd never
have let her co."
you're very wise," said I. II only
wish 1 could have sent my money with
her."
| I'm afraid that would have made dear
aunt rather bulky" said the Signorina,
tittering.
Eyes, such a lot of mines In cash." l
said regretfully.
Without more ado, disclosed my own
perilous condition and the Colonel's
boasts about herself.
"What a villain that man isw she ex-
Claimed. VI course was CIVIL TO MIN,
but I didn't say half that. You didn't
believe that l did, JackT
There's never any use In being unpleas-
ant, 80 said I had rejected the idea
with scorn.
"But what's to be done? II I'm here
tomorrow, he'll take the money, and, as
likely as not, cut my throat IL / try to
stop him."
Eyes, and he'll marry me-" chimed In
the Signorina. Jack, we must have q
counter-revolution."
II don't see what good that'll do"
answered dolefully. "Ths President will
take the money just the same, and ex.
pect he'll marry<you just the same"
"Of the two, 1 would rather have him
Now, don't rage, Jack 1 only said, 'oi
the two But you're quite right; II
couldn't help us much to bring Genera
Whittingham back"
ITO say nothing Of the strong proba
bility of my perishing in the attempt"
"Let me think" said the Signorina
knitting her brows.