The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
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 q know" he said drily. they all ways are" and without more he got up and went away.
 Next morning, as I was finishing dressing he rushed into my stateroom. i've fixed things about that girl Pepita. Put Pihkerton men on 10 II with instructions to bring her ana the lad over to New York. Better get ont of a land which has nothing in II worth a cuss except the scenery, ana sive'em a chance in Gods country That's exactly what l wisned' replied, thanking him.
 And now there's nothing left 70 fix except signorina. and I'm going to her right now. She's up on deck. And she's a peach, sure"
 Here. hold on,'s cried as he turned to hurry out. q think that that's thing I'd better"
 He interrupted me with, chuckle. That's all right. Rather tackle her yourself Only get a hustle on ana don't let her talk you Into going south. If they're looking for Peppo, let'em look; mind that. And. say, tell her I used her name this morning aoou' the other two and that she must make good"
 I went on desk and found it nearly deserted. the passengers being ashore sightseeing. Masita was walking alone. She turned as I uttered her name. and after a little start and smile at the change in my appearance, she put her hands into mine.
 T was waiting for you; and so im- patiently. I want to go."
 "Where?"
 What a question: Why home. of course"
 ''Before We go---s
 "We% she broke in.
 We of course. You and l."
 But you must not go back"
 How will you stop me2''
 You must not go, of course" she repeated insistently s -a.Well, let's talk 1t over. Have you heard the news yet7" She shook her head Then I'll tell you" and I repeated all that the senator had told me.
 There. you see you must not go," q shall make my will first. That's all"
 You make jest of it. But you must not run such a risk"
 "Th ere's only one way of preventing me-" I said smiling.
 She paused, her eyes asking the question she was reluctant to put in words. "I am anxious about my brot-
 
 There's only noe way of preventing me" I repeated. She understood. and let her eyes fall. "I want to tell you something" I added, and began to give her an account of myself when she stopped me.
 T know it all. Mrs. Farnworth told me-" she said quickly.
 And iis that why you wish to go home, then?"
 We were leaning over the rail and she kept her eyes intently fixed on the blue water below, and after a pause turned them on me with a half-chaI- Ienging look. And if 1t is?'
 held them a moment and smiled. Then I shall have to begin all over again in my own name this time" I replied.
 She parried this with a laugh. sweet and low and musical.
 But must go home"
 They are hunting high and low for Beppo Serrano and will clap him into prison the moment they catch sight Of him."
 Her face clouded. "I don't know what to do." she murmured.
 Then I surprised her. T agree that you ought to go home" said. She turned quickly at my apparent inconsistency. But for my safety you must let me choose the route" added.
 You are laughing" she cried.
 Never more serious in. my life" declared gravely.
 Then what route? Tell me-" and she clapped her hand down on the rail with a gesture knew well.
 laid mine on it and captured 1t. By way of New York. It shall be
 "Cuthbert"
 ''Ah, you've learnt that all right. I'm glad
 The colour rushed into her cheeks and her eyes lighted. But after a