Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-07-03

"You won't b doing any business to-
day, then"
what, about settling the sovernmsnt?' ~
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 boyw
Much to my relief he then departed,
and as he went out I vowed that neither
Signorina nor money should he have. In
the course Of the next twenty-four hours
must find a way to prevent him.
Rather early for CALL" said /, ''but
I must see the Signorina."
On my way up I 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 sec
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 l also should like to disappear, pro-
vided I could carry of my money and
my love with me. Ny scruples about 10y
atty had been removed by the Colonel's
overbearing conduct, and was ready for
atom thot npnv.taaI he Ar,IR -
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 DO to cut the whole thing, or, If
that proved impossible, to sec what bar
gain could make with the President. OF
course all would 60 smoothly with him II
l gave up the dollars and the lady q like
sacrifice would conciliate McGregor. But
then didn't mean to make 1t.
Zone or other will have" said l, az
I 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
up" she asked, the moment was an
nounced.
"No," said I.
1--WE sent her away" abe continued.
IAN this fuss frlshtens her. 70 got the
Colonies 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 I said.
Home" said the Signorina.
didn't know where ''home" was. but
never ask what am not meant to know.
you ses. Jack, had to care for my
money"
"oh. 20 you've given It to Mrs.. Car
rinstour
Yes, all but Ave thousand dollars."
Does the Colonel know that"
Dear me, Of course not, or he'd never
have let hsr Co."
you're very WISE" said I. II only
wish ! could have sent my money with
her."
''l'm afraid that would have made dear
aunt rather bulky" said the Signorina,
tittering.
"Yea, such q lot Of mines In cash." I
said regretfully.
Without more ado, disclosed my own
perilous condition and de Colonies
boasts about herself.
"What . villain that man Isl" she ex-
claimed. "Of course I was civil to him,
but I didn't say half that You didn't
believe that I did, Jack7"
There's never any use In being unpleas-
ant, 20 I said I had rejected the idea
with scorn.
But what's to be done7 II I'm here
tomorrow, he'll take the money, and, as
likely a. not, cut my throat II try to
stop him."
Eyes, and he'll marry me-" chimed In
the Signorina. Jack, We must have Z
counter-revolution."
II don't see what good that'1l d."
answered dolefully. 1.-THE President will
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! l only said, of
the two But you're quite right; It
couldn't help us much to bring General
Whittingham back"
ITO say nothing Of the strong proba-
bility Of my perishing In the attempt"
Let me think" said the Signorina,
knitting her brows.
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