The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-07-18

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What. about settling the government T
! he asked. grinning. Not Just yet. Wal
tin I've got the Signors and the money
J aud then we'u see about that. You thinl
about the money. my boy r.
Much to my relief be then departed
and as be went out vowed that neither
Signorfna nor money should he have. In
fhe coarse of the next twenfy-foar hours
| must ind a way TO prevent him.
rather early for CALL" said I, ssbui
must see the Signorina-"
On my way mp met several people and
heard some interesting facts. In the first
place, 10 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
himl but his men had disappeared, after
solsmnly 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
lshed Into space. both Americans. and the
only men of any good in fight Things
were booking rather blue. and began to
think also should like to disappear. pro
vided could carry OF my money and
my love with me- My scrupIes about 10y
atty had been removed by the Coloners
overbsarang conduct. and I was ready for
any step that promised me the fulfilIment
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 go smoothly with him IL
l gave up the dollars and the lady; like
sacrifice would eoneiliate McGregor. But
then didn't mean 20 make IL
Zone or other I will have" said I, as
knocked at the door of Mon Rapos."
-and both IL possible
The Signorina was looking worried IN |
deed I thought she had been crying.
did you meet my aunt on your way /
upT she asked. the moment was an
nouneed.
-No," said L
I've sent her away" she continued.
All this fuss frightens her, 20 I got the
Coioneis leave flor you know we mustn't
move without permission now liberty has
for her 10 seek change of air."
Where's she going top I said.
Home" said the Signorfna
/ didn't know where home wax but
never ask what am not meant to know.
You see, JACK, | had to care for my
money
-Oh. 20 you've given 1T to Mrs.. Car
.ington 7"
Yes, all burt ave thousand dollarx.-
Does the Colonel know ehatY'
Dear me. of course not, or he'd never
lave let he< CO."
You're very wise" said I. II onIy
vfsh / could have sent nay money with
Isr."
I'm afraid that would have made dear
unit rather bulky" said the Signorins, |
itterinx.
Yes, such lot Of mines In cash."
aid regxstfuTly.
Without more ado. disclosed my own
erilous condition and the CoIonsI's
casts shout herself
What villain that man II !" abe ex- @
aimed "Of course was civil to him. | {
ut didn't say half that You didn't I
sHisye that did, Jack?' >
There's nsvsr any use In being unpIeas- .
At, 20 I said I had rejected the Idea :
It'll scorn-
But what's to be doxs7 If Tn here U
-morrow, he'u take the money, and. as c
rely a. not, cut my throat IL try to q
op him. Il
Yes, and bell marry me-" chfmsd In n
E Signorina- Jack, we must have q v
II don't see what good thatTl do I
swered dolefully. -Ths President win ~
he the money just the same, and / ex- :.
CT he'll marry you just the same" Oh
"Of the two, I would rather have him. b
w, don't rage, Jack only said. of w
; two-' But you're quite right; IT nj
aidn't help rs much to bring General h<
hittingham back" -,
TO say nothing Of the strong proba- -,
ity Of my perishinx IN the attempt -
Let ns think said tina Sixnorina, az
Ittinx her brows. all