Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-07-05


day, then?"
"What, about settling the government"
he asked, grinning. mot just yet. Wait
till I've got the Signora and the money,
and then we'll see about that. You think
about the money, my boy r.
Much to my relief he then departed,
and as he went out vowed that neither
Signorina nor money should he have. In
the course of the next twenty-four hours
must hnd way to prevent him.
Rather early for a CALL" said 1, ''but
l must see the Signorina."
On my way up met several people and
| heard some interesting facts. In the first
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 see
him) but his men had disappeared, after
| soiemnly 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 fight. Things
| were looking rather blue, and began to
think I also should like to disappear pro-
vided could carry of my money and
my love with me. My scruples about 10y
atty had been removed by the ColoneTs
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 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 could make with the President. OF
course all would go smoothly with him IL
| gave up the dollars and the lady; like
sacrifice would conciliate McGregor. But
then | didn't mean to make It.
Zone or other will have" said l, az
knocked at the door of Mon Rapos,"
"And both IL possible"
The Slgnorina was looking worried In
deed, thought she had been crying.
"Did you meet my aunt on your way
up2" she asked, the moment / was an
nounced.
mo" said I.
eve sent her away" she continued.
"Ali this fuss frightens her, 30 / 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 tor l said.
Home" said the SIgnorina.
didn't know where 'home" was, but
never ask what am not meant to know.
'You sea, Jack, had to care for my
money"
"oh, 50 you've given It to Mrs. Car
ringtonT
eyes, ell but ave thousand dollars"
''DOes the Colonel know that2"
Dear me, Of course not, or he'd never
have let her 60"
you're very WISE" said /. II only
wish l could have sent my money with
her"
; "I'm afraid that would have made dear
aunt rather bulky" said the Signorina,
tittering.
Eyes, such lot of mines in cash." 1
said regretfully.
Without more ado, / disclosed my own
perilous condition and the Colonies
| boasts about herself.
"What q villain that man IN |" she ex-
claimed. "Of course I was civil to him,
: but didn't say half that You didn't
believe that did, Jack?"
, There's never any use In being unpleas-
ant, 20 said 1 had rejected the idea
with scorn.
"But what's to be doneP II I'm here
: tomorrow, he'll take the money, and, as
likely as not, cut my throat II try to
stop him."
: Eyes, and he'll marry me-" chimed in
the signorina. Jack, we must have a
counter-reyolution,"
: II don't see what good that'll do" !
r answered dolefully. THE President will
take the money just the same, and ex-
= pect he'll marry you just the same"
, "Of the two, would rather have him
Now, don't rage, Jack only said, 'ot
:. the two But you're quite right; II
couldn't help US much to bring General
Whittingham back"
0 ITO say nothing Of the strong proba.
bility Of my perishlng In the attempt"
LET me think" said the Signerina
t knitting her brows.