Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-07-05

ing me OF his preserves, for, Of course
he knew my pretensions, and 1 don
think l imposed on him very much. Blu
l was anxious to avoid a rupture ant
gain time.
Il must call and congratulate tn,
lady" | said
The Colonel couldn't very well Objeci
to that. but he didn't like II.
We'll, Christina told me she was very
busy, but l daresay she'll see you for a
few minutes"
Il daresay she WILL" l said dryly.
1 must be off now. shall have to be
about all day trying to catch those fell
lows who destroyed the bills"
You won't be doing any business to
day, then?"
What, about settling the government p
he asked, grinning. Not just yet. Wait
till I've got the Signora and the money,
ana 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 1 vowed that neither
Signorina nor money should he have. In
the course Of the next twenty-four hours
must find way 10 prevent him.
Rather early for a CALL" said I, but
l must see the Signorina."
On my way up met several people and
heard soy2 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
MIMI 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 a fight. Things
were looking rather blue, and l began to
think | also should like to disappear, pro-
vided l could carry of my money and
my love with me. My scruples about 10y
atty had been removed by the ColonePs
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
L was convinced that my best course
would be to cut the whole thing. or. IL
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: a lilre
sacrifice would cenciliate McGregor. But
then didn't mean to make it.
One or other l will have" said I. as
l Knocked at the door of Mon Rapos."
and both if possible"
The Signorina was looking worried In
deed, thought she had been CRYING.
Did you meet my aunt on your WHY
upT' she asked, the moment I WIS an
mo-" said 1.
i've sent her away" she continued
All this fuss frightens her. so got the
Coloneps leave (for you know we mustn't |
move without permission now liberty has |
Tor her TO seek change of air." |
where's she going top l said.
Home" said the Signorina.
didn't know where home" was, but |
never ask what am not meant to know.
You see, Jack, had to care for my |
money"
"oh. so you've given 1t to Mrs. Car
rington?"
Yes, all but five thousand dollars
Does the Colonel know that?r
Dear me, of course not, or he'd never |
have let her CO."
You're very WISE" said I. ct only |
wish l could have sent my money with |
her,"
I'm afraid that would have made dear |
aunt rather bulky" said the Signorina.
Yes, such lot of mines In cash" |
said regretfully.
Without more ado, I disclosed my own |
perilous condition and the ColonePs |
boasts about herself.
What villain that man is I" she ex- |
claimed. "Of course 1 was civil to him.
but l didn't say half that. You didn't |
believe that 1 did, Jack?"
There's never any use in being unpleas- |
ant, so l said l had rejected the idea |
with scorn.
But what's to be done7 If I'm here |
tomorrow, he'll take the money, and, as
likely as not, cut my throat if try to |
stop him"
Yes, and he'll marry me-" chimed in
the Signorina. Jack, we must have a |
Il don't see what good that'n do" I |
dolefully. 1.-The President win |
take the money Just the same. and I ex-
pect he'll marry You just the same"
"Of the two, would rather have him.
Now, don't rage, Jack only said, of
the two. But you're quite right; It
couldn't help us much to bring General |
back"
ITO say nothing of the strong prsba- |
bility OF my perishing In the attempt"
Let me think" said the Signorina.
Knitting her brows.
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Signorins sat there, looking very |
thoughtful and troubled, but 1t seemed to |
me as IL she were rather urd.r~oi~. .