The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-02-15

Il seems rs though this belle OF the
lardin Butler has n decided penchant
for gentlemen OF Spanish blood.
As for Col. Bob. he deliberately
turns his back on the scene, an action
The dancing girl cannot fail to see.
Over his face nits an expression OF
feen pain; he grits his teeth ~savagely,
end then the agony Is oyer-no one
would guess what he has Just passed
through.
Col Bob abruptly leaves the profess
sor and pushes his way through the
crowd. He is almost savage In his
advance, and more than one beau Of
the Closerie scowls at the American
when his patent leather dancing
pumps are trodden on, or his WE'LL
brushed dancing coat rudely rubbed
against.
He keeps looking right and left,
as though still In hopes Of discovering
the one whom he came to find, and all
the while he mutters:
"Confound It all, I didn't believe IL
Of Dora. I knew she was full OF spir-
its and enjoyed fun as well as the
rext one. but l never thought to fnd
Ter In this place. dancing with strang-
ers. I'm disappointed-mad. The pro
lessor Is welcome L the jade think
bed suit her better than Bob Harlan
I've could. for he doesn't seem 70 see
anything out Of the way in her being
here. AS for me. I swear right now
I wash my hands"
Bob"
The voice sounds close by his ear
he shivers as he never was known to
when facing a dozen tough despera-
does out West, but he does not turn
around. continuing to look away from
the magnet so close to his elbow.
Bob, are you very angry with me?'
Now a hand steals through his arm
1T touches his own, and thrills the
man. Unable to longer resist he
turns his head and looks into
that charming fresh face. those daz-
cling eyes-and Bob Harlan is again
IN letters.
Yes, I'm very, very mad, Dora
over with Indignation. What
brings you to this place? I never
thought to see you here when l stroll
ed in from curiosity
Am l bound to tell your she pouts,
walking beside him.
Not at all-you are at liberty to do
as you please he replies, coldly.
The girl melts at once. evidently
She cares much for this mans good
Bob. did you notice my partner In
hat dancer" she asks, but he shakes
his head.
Il saw only you, II seemed as
a mist came before me then.
and / was blind. Heavens! girl. what.
ever induced you to come TO this
he almost hercely demands.
"A stern duty brought me here. Col.
Bob. You would not hesitate 10 face
Danger where il is duty that calls
why should Dora?"
"Nonsensei what mission could
bring you here?" he asks, in an in
,Teduious tone. while they promenade
'mong the cowds. with the music
hobbing from the stand near by.
My duty to Miss Pauline would
20 through fire and water for her.
.eclared the girl re~solutely.
Il can't quite understand how you
serve Miss Westerley by being
resent here. Perhaps you will con
descend to explain-that IS. II you
quickly seeing a shadow pass
'yer Dora's face.
There's no cas- I shouldn't. es-
as you are already Interested
n the Mexican mine business. You
now Senior Manuel lopez"
Il should say I did; he is in Paris
.0w with his daughter. Juanita. and
us nephew. Carlos. We have taken
inner with them
Meaning yourself and friend. Mon.
Dick?"
Yes, you see. the SENIORS lovely
aughter was always about half IN
with Dick. but he never cared
or the woman, and gave her little en-.
engagement. I've half believed that
hey are In Paris o because Jua.
TIA knew we would be here"
ITO be contlnuedD