Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-14

tonic nnd 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 a fight. Things
were looking rather blue, and | began to
think | also should like to disappear, pro-
vided | could carry off my money and
my love with me. My s~cruples about 10y
atty bad been removed by the Colonies
overbearing conduct, and l was ready for
any step that promised me the fulfllment
OF my own designs. 1t was pretty evident
that there would be no living with Nc
Gregor in his present frame of mind, and
1 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 go smoothly with him if
| gave up the dollars and the lady a like
sacrifice would conciliate McGregor. But
then | didn't mean to make it.
One or other | will have" said l. as
| knocked at the door of Mon Rapos,'
and both if possible"
The Sisnorina was looking worried in
deed. I thought she had been crying.
Did you meet my aunt on your way
up?" she asked, the moment l was an
nounced.
NO" said T..
I've sent her away" she continued.
All this fuss frightens her, so 1 got the
Colonel's leave (for you know we mustn't
move without permission now liberty has
triumphed) for her to seek change of air"
where's she going to?' / said.
Home" said the Signorina.
I didn't know where home" was, but
1 never ask what I am not meant to know.
you see, Jack, 1 had to care for my
money! -a.
l"Oh, SO you've given it to Mrs. Car
rington?"
Eyes, all but FIVE thousand dollars"
docs the Colonel know that?"
Dear me, of course not, or he'd never
nave let her 60"
You're very WISE" said l. II only
wish l could have sent my money with
I'm afraid that would have made dear
aunt rather bulky" said the Signorina,
tittering.
"Yes, such a lot of mines in cash." 1
said regretfully.
Without more ado, I disclosed my own
condition and the Colonel's
boasts about herself.
"What a villain that man is! !" she ex-
"Of course I was civil to him,
,ut l didn't say half that. You didn't
believe that I did, Jack?"
There's never any use in being unpleas-
mt, so 1 said I had rejected the idea
With scorn.
but what's to be done? If I'm here
he'll take the money, and, as
likely as not, cut my throat if l try to
stop him."
Yes, and he'll marry me-" chimed in
Signorina. Jack, we must have a
revolution"
II don't see what good that'll do" I
answered dolefully. The President will
axe the money just the same, and I ex-
he'll marry o just the same"
"Of the two, l would rather have him.
low, don't rage, Jack! l only said, of
he two But you're quite right; it
help US much to bring General
back"
ITO say nothing Of the strong proba-
,ility of my perishing in the attempt"
Let me think" said the Signorina,
her brows.