The San Francisco call., 1906-03-25
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come, come, lead the W9yl lead the
wayP' piped the Bishop peremptortly, IN
spite Of his now halting Spanish
The guest rooms OF La Bien Venida aro
built round an inner patio, paved IN mar
bic, rooted In glass. and decorated with
many lofty palms. Into this the Bishop
advanced with bis mincing step. followed
by the reluctant hotel keeper. The sharp,
sioilant tones were sufficiently raised to
attract the attention OF tall and stout
man who had been smoking q cigarette
In ons Of the adjoining rooms. He came
strlding out.
What IL this noise aboutT' he asked
angrily Of the hotel keeper. WHO Is thisf
DID I not order you to keep the place
clear CT your pestilential cientsG'
In an instant the Bishop had stepped
up IN front OF him.
Pardon. senor, my coat In black, but
II can be pulled off, Also I can borrow
a swordp
The hotel keeper stood aghast that any
one should thus address the great Gen
eral Don BasiIio. That trucuIent person
age seemed a good deal surprised him
self
"I do not fight with EnatsF' he an
swered rudely. Get nd Of him." he
added. turning away.
But the Bishops active figure was
again before him
Yet / will not be brushed away" he
cried with sibilant imperiousness. more
especially by animal like ycuP'
Lalor. who was enjoying himself huge
ly. felt 1t was time to interiors.
Il think. my dear uncle" he said. lay
ing his hand on the Bishops shoulder,
that presently you win deplors having
permitted your prominent virtue OF Chris
tian patience to desert you
True, true. dear nephew" said the
Bishop sadly, pressing his thin finger upon
his lips Your pardon. good senor." he
- - -
though / have strong hopes OF ultimate
ly succeeding, 1 have not yet entirely
mortified the flesh My fiery temper has
ever been thorn IN my side" Then see
ing that Don Basilio was about to vent
his rage in words. he added-"Forxet all
i have said-I earnestly trust I have not
frightened your The churchman's livid
eyelids hickered up at Don Basilio's puffy
face, and before that gentleman could re-
cover his speech he was trotttng I'D the
stairs. followed by his nephew and the
hotel keeper.
Don Basilio stood still. uncertain how
to act. Just then the Bishops piping tones
foated down from above:
Te, te, tel ! viii remain! am Ill
And II you refuse me entertainment.
shall be obliged to appeal to the author
tiles. Send at once for"
Don Basilfo went back to his cigarette
So It happened that the Lord Bishop
Of Britain, or the man who masqueraded
under that name. planted his camp well
within the lines OF the enemy; In other
words, obtained lodging at the headquar-
ters OF Don Basilio.
The latter worthy for a time did not
know what to do Should he insist on thu
departure of the peppery English cleric,
or would it be wiser to let sleeping dogs
lie? After half an hours cogitation he
decided that awkward as was the pres
ence Of the two strangers IN the hotel II
might be stin more awkward to bring
himself and his people into prominent no
tice at the moment.
So Don Basilio cursed the Bishop IN two
languages. rated the hotel keeper and
finally dispatched little note OF apology
to the Bishop Of Britain. which caused
the man who received 1t to shake II from
his fingers with contempt.
$50 you see, senior, after all no harm
has come of taking my own part" he
said to Lalor. 'I knew my man Had
1 allowed him to rough-rids over me he
would. at that moment, have had us turn
ed out. OF the hotel
Now, can you suggest q suitable Illness
for Bishopf i am about to 90 70 bed
for two days
go to bed?'
Yes. 1t Is an essential part OF my plan
And. indeed. happily 80. Don Basilio Is
no doubt meditating whether he should
leave the hotel. II cross his path too
often he may do so. That would be q mis-
fortune and ruin our hopes But II
give out that am very I'll. hs Will simply
indulge IN pious prayers FOR my death,
and thank the saints that my powers Of
interference have been providenttally
spoiled 1 once had an English captive"
he continued thoughtfully. who dsveI-
oped ehickenpox. Is that O disease adapt
ed to the highest ranks Of the princes Of
the English church,
"Gout would be moro dignihsd." suE-
gested Lalor-
Then gout It shall be. And tell them
that I have no faith In the medical profes-
sion OF this country, and that IL q doctor
presumes to enter my room VIII cut or
his ears
THAT would hardly be IN keeping with
your character" demonstrated the young
man; ''but II you viii allow me VIII
say that We have telegraphed to the great
gout specialist IN London, Sir Charles Jen-
kinson, 50 that until he comes you win
trust your own knowledge rather than
to local talent"
Don @ looked up from the buckIed shoe
he was removing. Excellent" he com
mented. ST foresee Senior LaIor, that you
viii one day become very great writer
indeed"
Lalor carried out his part of sths pro-
Q had fcreseen-
The Queen enters Malaga this after
noon." observed Lalcr, hitting down on
the edge of the pallet he occupied in the
Bishops room THE royal progress
through the streets takes place. as ar
ranged. early tomorrow"
''Ah. then. we must act" replied Don
Q. raising himself from his pillow. This
delay Is very wearisome, senior. 1t has
been in my mind to go down to desayuno
and pistol Don Basilio whers he sat"
Lalor grinned appreciatively-
I'm afraid your would have been dis
appointed. for Don Basili0 always remains
in his own room for desayuno, though he
sometimes joins US at conlda In the even
ing"
Don was out Of bed in twinkling
and wrapped IN his dressing gown He
was already bandaging one foot with
towel before he spoke
SIT is midday he said. "a waiter mas
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