The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-26

lish speaking man holds his honor be- fore all else.~
 Her eyes widened. But you You are--you are-Beppo."
 smiled. had never thought the name could sound sweet in my ears. as 1t did then.
 And have sworn to accuse you" she added when did not reply.
 Yes" I said in Italian again. T am--f am just Beppo." To you, an assassin
 She started and shivered slightly at the recollection the words stirred, and passed her hand across her fore head. Il must keep my vow she murmured.
 At that moment as we stood gazing at each other, Pepita came hurrying back Tt Is impossible, Beppo. Del- tano is with Ahmet," she said, af- frighted.
 T will go and see what 1t means. In the meanwhile, Pepita, get those clothes here and give them to the sig norina to secrete. Someone else may be put up here to attend upon her in your place"
 I went down then to face Beltano and found him abusing Ahmet for having allowed me to enter the build ing.
 "Ahmet Is not at fault. Beltano. forced my way past him. Turn your anger on me-" I said at once. "Ahmet would have stopped me and threat ened him"
 Again he was careful to check his anger with me; but that he suspected my purpose in going to Masita was as plain as his dark beard.
 T sought only to relieve you Of your guard, Beppo," he said. "Breva Is the guard by day. My watch is at night" I answered drily. You have done we'll. No one knows l that better than |; but now that am back. I choose whom I will for the work"
 If have done welb you have done | Ill. Beltano. I have had much trouble with the men in your absence. and when they find my orders set atm | naught without my knowledge, they will sheer me. I shall keep the night watch"
 T have already ordered Juan to keep It."
 You wish to put slight on me then?"
 Don't be quite so hot in the head, man" T am quite cool about this, Beltano. | The man who takes my place against | my wish will have to fight me for 1t. Find one. if you can" and with that 1 was turning away when he came aft- CT me.
 Are you set on quarrelling. Bep- po7 The reason for the change is there will no longer be need for any watch. have altered my plans. Masita will become my wife tonight" and as if very anxious to avoid a dis pute with me, he kept by my side ex- plaining his plan and seeking to as- sure himself that should not attempt to thwart It.
 We stood talking together some | time near the huts; he questioned and fencing with him: and I saw | Pepita in eager talk with Breva; and | ing a bundle.
 When I left Beltano went down to see that my boat was in readiness. and as I came back up the path toward the farmstead. Agapa met me. q have been seeking you everywhere.
 Beppo. You have heards that Beltano
 means to marry Masita tonight You | are a fool. You told him of my going
 to her. That is why he has hastened | things .s...4
 what is it to meT
 You love .her, she cried almost | fiercely, "and yet like a tame fool
 would see her mated with another" | I smiled. Here was I with my plan for Masita's escape all ready. and | Agapa was mad that I did nothing. ''The priest who Is to marry then is to marry Molta and me at the same time. | Agapa. You talk live a child 1 She gestured impatiently. You may fool others; but I have seen you and Masita together and read the
 glances of you both" I caught my breath at the thought
 she started. You tire me with your fool talk, Agapa."
 Then you have plan,' she cried | sharply. seizing my arm and staring
 up into my face. "Yes. I can see you have. Is 1t the same as miner"