The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-06-16
CHAPTER XXI.
Politics Under Cover.

Politics Under Cover.
To a woman, the romances she makes
are more amusing than those she reads
!, -Theophile Gautier.
1t seemed quite correct for the
| daughter of our secretary of state to
call to inquire for the health of the
fair Sonora Yturrio, and to present
the compliments of Nine. Calhoun, at
that time not in the city of Wash
ington. Matters went SO smoothly
that felt justified in suggesting lit
tie drive, and Sonora Yturrio had no
hesitation in accepting. Quite natural
ly, our stately progress finally brought
us close to the residence of Miss Cal
: houn. That lady suggested that, since
the day was warm, it might be well
to descend and see if we might not
find a sherbet; all Of which also
seemed quite to the wish of the lady
from Mexico. The ease and warmth
of Mr.. Calhoun's greeting to her were
, such that she soon was well at home
and chatting very amiably She spoke
English with but little hesitancy.
|. LvQezia Yturrio at that tine not III
known in Washinston's Foreign colony,
was beautiful, in a sensuous, ripe way.
Her hair was dark, heavily coiled, and
packed in masses above an oval fore
head. Her brows were straight, dark
apd delicate; her teeth white and
Strong; her lips red and full; her chin
we'll curved and deep. A round arm
and taper hand controlled most art
full fan.
Mr.. Calhoun expressed great sur
prise and qualification that mere
chance had enabled him to meet the
wife of a gentleman so distinguished
in the diplomatic service as Senior
Yturrio.
"We are especially glad always to
hear of our friends from the south
west" said he, at last, with a slight
addition of formality in tone and at
titude.
! At these words 1 saw my lady's eyes
flicker. 1T is fate, senor," said she,
again casting down her eyes, and
spreading out her hands as in resigna-
ton, fate which left Texas and Mex
leo not always one.'
THAT may be-" said Mr.. Calhoun
perhaps fate, also, that those of kin
should cling together"
"How can a mere woman know" My
lady shrugged her very graceful and
beautiful shoulders ma
! ture shoulders now, but still beauti-
full.
Dear senora," said Mr. Calhoun,
there are so many things a woman
may not know. For instance, how
could she know if her husband should
perchance leave the legation to which
he was attached and pay visit to
another nation?"
Again the slight Pickering of her
eyes, but again her hands were out
spread in protest.
"How indeed, senor?"
What if my young aide here, Mr..
Trist, should tell you that he has seen
your husband some hundreds of miles
away and in conference with a lady
supposed to be somewhat friendly to-
| ward"
"Ah, you mean that baroness"
So soon had the shaft gone home!
Her woman's jealousy had offered a
point Unexpectedly weak. Calhoun
! bowed, without smile upon his face.
"Mr. Pakenham, the British minis
| ter, is disposed to be friendly to this
same lady. Your husband and certain
officer of the British navy called upon
| this same lady last week in Montreal
informally. 1t is sometimes unfortu-
nate that plans are divulged. To me it
seemed only wise and fit that you
| should not let any of these little per-
sonal matters make for us greater
complications in these perilous times.
think you understand me, perhaps,
Sonora Yturrio?"
She gurgled low in her throat at
this, any sort of sound, meaning to
remain ambiguous. But Calhoun was
| merciless.
'It is not within dignity, sonora, for
me to make trouble between lady
and her husband. But we must have
| friends with us under our flag, or
know that they are not our friends.
You are welcome in my house. Your
husband is welcome in the house Of
our republic. There are certain du-
| ties. even thus"
Only now and again she turned
| upon him the light of her splendid
eyes, searching him.
IF should recall again, gently, my
dear sonora, the fact that your hus-
band was with that particular woman
lii should say that Mexico has
been found under the nag Of EnslanAt