Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-13


was anxious to avoid a rupture and
gain time.
Il must call and congratulate the
lady," 1 said
The Colonel couldn't very well object
to that, but he didn't like it.
We'll, Christina told me she was very
busy, but l daresay she'll see you for a
few minutes"
Il daresay she WILL" said dryly,
Il must be off now. 1 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, them"
What, about settling the governmentr'
ne asked, grinning. Not 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 |"
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
l must find 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
chat 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 fight. Things
were looking rather blue, and 1 began to
think also should like to disappear, pro-
vided l could carry off my money and
my love with me. Ny scruples about 10y
atty had been removed by the ColoneI's
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 bis present frame of mind, and
l was convinced that my best course
would be to cut the whole thing, or, II
that proved impossible, to see what bar
gain l could make with the President. OF
course all would 60 smoothly with him II
l gave up the dollars and the lady: a like
sacrifice would conciliate McGregor. But
then didn't mean to make 1t.
"One or other l will have" said 1, as
knocked at the door OF Mon Rapos."
land both If possible"
The Signcrina was looking worried; In
deed, l thought she had been CRYING.
Did you meet my aunt on your way
up?" she asked the moment l was an
nounced.
"No," said I.
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 TOT" 1 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 it to Mrs. Car
rington?"
EYES, all but five thousand dollars"
Does the Colonel know that7"
| Dear me, of course not, or he'd never
have let her Co."
You're very wise," said 1. II only
wish could have sent my money with
! her"
| I'm afraid that would have made dear
aunt rather bulky" said the Signorina,
| tittering.
Yes, such lot of mines in cash."
said regretfully.
Without more ado, disclosed my own
perilous condition and the Colonel's
boasts about herself.
What a villain that man Is |" 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, so 1 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, a.
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
counter-revolution."
II don't see what good that'n do"
answered dolefully. THE President will
take the money just the same, and ex-
pect he'll marty you just the same"
"Of the two, would rather have him.
Now. don't rage, Jack 1 only said, of
the two But you're quite right: It
couldn't help W much to bring General
Whittingham back"
ITO cay nothing of the strong prsba-
bility Of my pertaining In the attempt"
Let mo think" said the Signorina,
Knitting her brows.
CHAPTER Xxx.
The eisnorina sat there, looking very
thoughtful and troubled, but 1t seemed to