The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-31

I have benefited by that, and l there
| fore regret he proved faithless to
you personally. / am sorry to tell
you that he has signified his wish
to join our army against your coun-
try. l hear also that your late
friend, Mr.. Polk, has forgotten most
of his promises to you"
Him l hate also!" she broke out.
"He broke his promise to Senior
Van Zandt, to my husband, to mel
Calhoun smiled in his grim fash
ion. Il am not surprised to hear
all that, my dear lady, for you but
point out known characteristic OF
, that gentleman He has made me
many promises which he has for
gotten, and offered me even of late
distinguished honors which he new
er meant me to accept. But, since
| have been personally responsible
for many of these things which
have gone forward, wish to make
what personal amends l can; and
ever | shall thank you for the good
| which you have done to this coun-
| try. Believe me, madam, you served
your own country also in no Ill
manner. This situation could not
have been prevented, and it is not
your fault. l beg you to believe
that. Had you and been left alone
there would have been no war"
But am poor, l have nothing
she rejoined.
There was indeed much in her
situation to excite sympathy. 1t
had been through her own act that
negotiations between England and
Texas were broken off. All chance
of Mexico to regain property in
Texas was lost through her influ
ence with Van Zandt. Now, when
all was done, here she was, desert
ed even by those who had been
her allies in this work
"My dear Sonora" said John Cal
hOun, becoming less formal and
more kindly, you shall have funds
sufficient to make you comfortable
at least for time after your return
to Mexico. l am not authorized to
draw upon our eXchequCr, and you,
of course, must prefer all secrecy
in these matters. | regret that my
personal fortune is not so large as
it might be, but, in such measure
as may, | shall assist you. because
know you need assistance. In re-
turn, you must leave this country
The flag is down which once float
ed over the house of Mexico here. ;"
She hid her face behind her fan,
and Calhoun turned aside.
Sonora. have you ever seen this
slipper" he asked, suddenly plac
ing upon the table the little shoe
which for q purpose | had brought
with me and meantime thrown up
on the table.
She flashed a dark look, and did
not speak.
"One night. some time ago, your
husband pursued lady across this
town to get possession of that slip
per and its contents! There was
in the toe of that little shoe a mes
sage. AS you know, we got from il
certain information, and therefore
devised certain plans, which you
have helped us to carry out. Now,
as perhaps you have had some per
sonal animus against the other lady
in these same complicated affairs.
have taken the liberty of sending
special messenger to ask hel
presence here this morning |
should like you two to meet. and,
if that be possible, to part with
such friendship as may exist in the
premises"
| looked at Mr.. Calhoun. II
seemed he was planning without
my aid.
YES" he said to me, smiling, Il
have neglected to mention to you
that the Baroness Won Ritz also Is
here, in another department of this