The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-07-05
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he asked, grinning. "Not just yet. Wait
tin I've got the Signora and the money,
and then we'll see about that. You think
about the money, my boy !"
Much to my relief he then departed, |
and as he went out l vowed that neither |
Signorina nor money should he have. In |
the course of the next twenty-four hours |
l must find way to prevent him.
Rather early for CALL" said I, "but |
! must see the Signorina."
On my way up met several people and
heard some interesting facts. In the first 1
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 SEQ
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-
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my love with me. My scruples about 10y
atty had been removed by the Coloners
overbearing conduct, and 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 Ne
Gregor in his present frame of mind, and
I 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; like
| sacrifice would conciliate McGregor. But
then didn't mean to make it.
Zone or other I will have" said 1, as
| knocked at the door of Mon Rapos,"
land both If possible"
| The Signorina was looking worried; in
deed, thought she had been crying.
| did you meet my aunt on your way
up?" she asked, the moment I was an
nounced.
mo-" said I.
i've sent her away" she continued.
"All this fuss frightens her, 30 l got the
| Colonels 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-" l said.
Home" said the Signorina.
didn't know where home" was, but
I never ask what am not meant to know.
"You see, Jack, I had to care for my
money"
"Oh, so you've given 1t to Mrs. Car
rington"
Eyes, all but five thousand dollars"
docs the Colonel know thatT"
Dear me, of course not, or he'd never
have let her 60"
You're very WISE" said I. II only
wish could have sent my money with
her."
aunt rather bulky" said the Signorina
tittering.
Eyes, such a lot of mines in cash."
J said regretfully.
Without more ado, disclosed my owl
perilous condition and the Colonel
boasts about herself.
what a villain that man Isl" she ex
t claimed. "Of course I was civil to him
, but I didn't say half that. You didn'
believe that did, Jack?"
, There's never any use in being unpleas
| ant. SO I said I had rejected the ide,
with scorn.
? But what's to be dons7 If I'm her
y tomorrow, he'll take the money, and, a
likely as not, cut my throat If try t.
stop him." :,
the Signorina Jack, we must have
: counter-revolution."
y II don't see what good that'll do"
r answered dolefully. 1.-THE President wi
take the money just the same, and I e1
y pect he'll marry you just the same"
Y "Of the two, I would rather have hin
Now. don't rage, Jack! 1 only said q
?. the two But you're quite right;
couldn't help us much to bring Geners
" Nottingham back"
% "Te say nothing Of the strong probs
bility of my perishing in the attempt"
II "iIet me think" said tho Signorin,
It knitting her brows.
CHAPTER Xxx.
Y. The Signorina sat there, looking vel
a thoughtful and troubled, but 1t seemed
il me az IL she were rather undergoing
conflict Of feeling than thinking out
v course Of action. Once she glanced
me. then turned away with a restie
A. movement and sigh.
l strolled up to the window to look ou
o. had stood there a little while, when
~ heard her call softly:
No "Jack!"
% I turned and came to her, kneelil
down by her side and taking her hana
n She gazed rather intently into my ia
4 with unusual gravity. Then she said:
IF you have to choose between me al
the money, which will 1t be?"
m I kissed her hand for answer.
IF the money Is lost, won't 1t all cor
or out? And then won't they call you
p- honestw
II suppose So" said 1.
u. "You don't mind that?"
,lv ayes, I do. Nobody likes to be call
n. a thief-especially when there's kind
". truth about 1t. But should mind losi
ut you more"
mt "Are you really very fond of me, JAG
nd No, you needn't say 50. think you a
Now I'll tell you a secret. If you had
he come here, should have married Gene
Whittingham long ago. I stayed here
act tending to do it, and he asked me W
y