The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1909-02-24
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that he had secret anu tudt one or
her sex was deeply involved.
The events of the next two weeks
are of small consequence in this mar
rotive, which deals not so much with
the history and mystery of the cam
naign in the fall Of 80 as with the
welfare and emotions of single sol
dior at the front Aguinaldo and Pillar
had become refugees by this time.
hunted and bounded from place to
Mace with relentless fervor. Pillar was
somewhere in the hills with his men.
the pride of the inSurgent forces;
Aguinado's remnant had scurried off
In another direction. and General Tono
was on the coast with what was left
of the scattered force
The net about Gregorio del Pillar was
being drawn in and frightened The
closing week in November saw him
driven to the last extremity. The trag-
edy of Tilad pass was near at hand.
Teresa Vela'qu rover fa!tered new
er tired She prc"e, herself TO be no
incumbrance. Day after day the Off
Ger in command expected the eXpedi-
tIOn WHICH WOulu luke ueT Duck TO
Manila Forces came up from the
south. but none were ready to 90 back
She was an inspiration to the CAM.
Men who had forgotten their manner,
completely brushed them up and
danced Attendance upon the girl in the
Filipino uniform.
Every man PRAYED for opportunity to
40 hro
she was permitted to witness heroism
that savored Of tn" boy hood malady
known as showing off,
The reserved la tonsidercte Banl
Ger va. h,r closest fnenl and conf
t.nt. Cne evening a@ they sat side by
size watching the preparations fol
supper she turned SCdIeIly and an
nounced that size l.uew he was dying
Of love for SOulc q ne. He started anC
his hand treln!'ied.
Tell me about he"." she command
ed. There was piqrGnly. IA gay i'm
re!ling force in this girl that grief ant
hardship had hot Leen strong enough
to conquer.
Nonsense" said Gr1ydon why &c
you think chat of me-"
Because everybody elSe thinks it,
she said. and be"a.:se | am a very
wise person. The men are not 81
charitable as l. senior. They say thai
YOU joined the army because OF some
woman whom you could not marry.
agree with them, except that 1t is sht
who would not marry you. Forgive
me if have hurt your
lmpulsively she put her hand upoI
his, her dark eyes full of pleading
The touch of her hand did not send 8
thrill through him. Such contact, how
ever, caused the blood to Jingle in the
quick veins of the girl. He merely sal
and stared into space After a moment
she drew her hand away.
Il am sorry" she said.
There is a girl, Teresa" he SAID
shortly.
Yes, know. Tell me about her."
Il can't" he exclaimed bitterly He
arose and walked quickly away. TIE
resa's dark eyes followed him in pity
and wonder-aye. affection. Then she
shook her head sadly and turned hel
attention elsewhere-not piqued. much
TO her own amaZement.
Re-crcor"ements came up two days
later with the word that the command
ef II chief expected the campaign
AGAINST Pillar to end within a week and
- hHrd fighting was ahead. The
PC ',"sS people were following hard
the heels of the regiment. and
49, hospitals were to be established.
very man in the band of newcom
erS was singing the praises of a WOE
derfully beautiful Red Cross nurse
Inc stories told of her charms were
varied. but none lacked enthusiasm
some said she was the daughter of 8
'rch magnate come to do service In the
cause of humanity; others were sure
she was great and beautiful actress
VINO was sacrificing everything to con
spicuous advertising. ALL however
were agreed in the praise of her noble
beauty.
Inc little detachment on guard turn
eu up its collective nose and proudly
pointed to Teresa Velasquez.
Look at that" said Bob Spurrier
can she stack up with the hiking
queen! Our girl. is real quality. She's
NO common American. She's a gran
uees daughter There's royal blood in
ner' By thunder. gentlemen. she's
oiood kin to little Alfonso"
teresa sought shelter from the curl
GUS though admiring eyes of the fresh
arrivals.
don't like these new soldiers" she
cOmDlainpd To Grnudnn .aI wish they