Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-28


l was shocked, knowing how Pillar loved the noble
brown beast, and how she had counted possessing
him. But, if | had had my wits about me, | might
have guessed last night how stood Dick hal
told me then that, in that lmpromptu scene between
Carmona and the O'Donnels, with Seville railway
station TOR the stage, the name of Vlvlllo had un
fortunately come up. Now Dick explained that
Carmona had caught at the girls hasty words, had
written his agent at the farm instructing him
not to part from the bull at any price, no matter
how far negotiations had gone with Colonel O Don
telegram to send Vivillo Immediately to Madrid, as
the Duke had offered him gift for the great show
of the royal bull fight. This had come Pillar
at Granada IN an i'll spelled but well meaning letter
from Mateo, the herder.
1t was sheer spite" went on Dick, and Pillar was
broken hearted If she hadn't burted Vivillo' IS
in temper, the bull might have been safe
Carmona wouldn't have interested himself, he
trusts his agent in all business matters 1t is true
several of the grandee owners of bull farms have
been asked to give each picked bull for the royal
fight which is expected to be the grandest affair of
the generation but Carmona could well have
given another instead of Vivillo."
1t is like him" | said. Poor Pilari"
She is simply i'll. But, queery enough, she hash
given up hope yet-or hadn't when she wrote, an
inclosed invitation ticket she had contrived til
get for me- She begged me to come if | could an
what she means. All l know is that She and thd
Cherub have been doing everything they could till
the last minute to make an exchange of bulls Thd
dear old chap rushed off to Madrid said to stid
up the police in your affair: and Pillar hoped sid
might get chance to see Lady Monica, and ash
what the dickens she meant by throwing you over
But any spare time the two had guess they have
put in for Vivillo They bought fine Muira bull
at atptop price and offered 1t to the authorities id
exchange for Vivillo who has been pasture for th
last ten days recruiting after being boxed up fol
his long railroad journey. Whether Carmona had ]
hand IN that part or not anyhow nothing could b
done
And Pillar is going to her pet die" ex|
Il can't understand the Cherub allowing that |
said Dick. Il went to bull fight with him the da
after got back to Seville. Jove! it sckener
though there some fine moments, | admit
and can understand how Spaniards, brought up ID
understand every stroke, every move, think it fin
sport But it ism sport for amateurs, and haven
been able to swallow beef since-feel as if ha |
been on visiting terms with it. Last touch of horror
each bull having name! Great Scott! how woul |
it feel to be as intimate as that with sheep an
breakfast, grilling Maud with peas for lunch
Of course the royal bull fight will be wonderful
something seen only when Spanish King marrieI
but hate the thought of Pillar being there"
Her father will be with her, | tried to consolv
No, he won't. His seat is in a box Hers ha
been given in row Number 9, space set apart 70
the arstocratic ladies to sit together smart dresse
and mantas. as if they were part of the show"
Perhaps Monica will be there l said quickly
Not she; The Duke and Duchess of Carmen /
and the Dukes fancee and her mother will be in /
box next the royal bride and bridegroom. Pila !
heard that and wrote You see, they are
high favor at court now, and Carmona's ambito i
will be satisfied at last The new Duchess is to be .
lady in waiting and take up her duties when tn
King and Queen come back from their honeymoon
She never will take them UP Duchess of Car
mona" said l.
Car ready" announced Ropes, who had mad
record time in changing an inner tube, and wa
painting with his exertions.
But where was San Cristoval to-day-on this da
of all Others when his services were needed? "
had not gone half mile when there came whiz
and grinding noise which meant broken chair
Ropes grew pale and bit his lips In his overpowern
anxiety for me he losing nerve.
"Never mind mending it here" said "Tighte