Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
CHAPTER z.
The Golden Horseshoe.

S4SASSSASSs
The city Of the golden spires. as Alta
Cruz is fondly called by its inhabitants.
was sparkling in the morning sunshine
when two dusty travelling carriages drew
up before the great pink marble palace.
which looks loftily across the Plaza
Principal.
Dennis ODare helped Fiji from the first
of these. and the assiduous Won Rudolf
stood beside the other while the presi-
dent alishted. Then Beatriz came forth,
without availing herself Of the hand ex-
tended by her relative.
They all went up the steps together.
the guard presenting arms. while such OF
the populace as were already astir and
had happened to be passing through the
square peered in upon them from behind
the gilded ratings. gaping at the spec
tacie. but without outward sign Of APP
prevail. for the Tigers yoke pressed full
they reached the pillared portico and
there came running forth to greet them
one who had been watching from within.
. cry Of ''Viva Sariol.' resounded from
the Background. and President Ybarra
bit his lip till the blood came.
The black frown faded from his face.
however. as he shook hands with the eff
fusive newcomer. and. turning to his
cousin. he said, tremendously. II have
the honor to present to you Don Quentin
my most valued friend"
II kiss your hands. I am your humble
servant" declared Don Quentin. with
breathless volubility. What news do you
mors in the air. Pray. pardon my abrupt
ness senor1ta. We live in stirring times.
and It is for his excellency's welfare that
What is the latest from La Boca?'
asked the president. cutting his explana-
you from the pass?"
s'The wires are down." said Sariol.
without attempting to suppress the malice
In his voice. There will be no more
word from La Boca in the meantime. I'm
YSnacio Ybarra glared at him. but made
no other comment on the unwelcome in
formation.
order fresh horses. Won Rudolf" he
snapped. over his shoulder. and the gen.
ersl transmitted the command to an ad-
5acent orderly in a tone Of indifferent con-
tempt He was no lackey. and. although
It pleased him for the present to ride at
the head of the presidential lifeguards,
he was ready and willing to show this
South American savage that 1t was not
q mental who wore his livery
Nor was his excellency slow to realize
that he had made a false step. IT wish
you take my COUSIN INTO breakfast,
Karl" he said. in a conciliatory tone.
I've business to discuss with Quentin
here. and-on you go. Show these two
also where to find food. II you will
Fin and O'Dare followed without a
word as Beatriz moved forward on Won
Rudolfs arm. and. after she had been
bestowed within the presidents private
apartment, he showed them into an ad-
joining room, wherein was spread a re-
past. the sight OF which gladdened Den
mis- heart for the sake of his travelling
companion.
Won Rudolf shot q swift. questioning
glance at Fin and withdrew, while
O'Dare, who did not approve of his evi-
dent interest in her. ministered to all her
need soiicitously. An onlooker might
have inferred that he himself had some
especial interest in the sweet-faced girl
who accepted his attentions so gratefully
Ybarra did not waste much time over
affairs OF state with the vice president
He rejoined his cousin within ten min
utes. and. having seen that her wants
were supplied, dismissed the servants
helping himself from the buffet before
he sat down beside her.
Listen, Beatriz." he said, sharply, and
she looked ND at him In displeased sur