The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-03-01

"His nerve was refreshing. 1 had found 10 other
weapon upon him and did not hesitate to release bis
right hand and furnish him with the desired refresh
mcnt.
Thanks he said courtcously. Then:-Truy. YOU
In time But before. back there he waved a
graceful. smoke wrcathed hand, 'you-wbat you call
got left. ehf' He laughed.
Il could not rcpress my admiration OF the rascal
He seemed wholly at ease composed as IL he were
receiving me In state upon his private yacht 1 ran
blm with that thought ir mind. notably tall
Spaniord IS unusual at least among the seafaring
class There was moreover, a suggestion OF refine
In his erect muscular figure. his slender hands
aud small feet. He n short beard that might
have been distinguished had it been trimmed A man
of some remaining qualities he seemed certainly to
be, and my interest quickencd.
"'You saw me, then that night In Sydneyr asked
"'Surely, amigo he answered. 'You came from
the shop While was-what you call settling a-ac.
counts weeth that pig Ali he was YER bad man. that
fellow And he sighed in contemplation of the wick
cdness of the who had died under his knife. he
frIcn' of yours, chr be went on taking me in
with comprehensive glance.
"'No, came on quite different natter said,
briefly.
"'Ah tho damon he observed, with yellow grin
81 nodded. concealng my perpleXty. II 1t was
strange that he should confess the murder without
urging 1t degree moro remarkable that he
should volunteer mention of tho price of his crime.
The grin did not leave his face as he measured me,
sensing my difficulty. His eyes fell to the Japanese
who had not moved from his intent attitude
"'Our yong fren there he said, indicating tho
Oriental with a gesture. ecs not so thick, stupid
would think to look upon him. He, also, desire
the diamond Two, tree day ago I make little
pampam wit him, you understand? Wit ropes
end. for encourage him. Then that dlamon'-it ees
fonny-that damon pop out the deck He see that
damon, young fricn. and tonight he try take
it from Alfredo-poor Alfredo. what harm nobody.
Alfredo,that IS me- sehor' And the scamp looked up
at me with an indcScribablc twinkle.
Yes, 1t Is pity about poor Alfredo answered
IN the tone. Meanwhile / am rather pressed
for time. Do you mind banding out that dlamond:'
But, certainly sehor.' he answered with aacrity
and made as II to reach his bosom But forestaled
Easy goes it, Alfredo said. Il have no mind to
60 diving after the stone He subsidized with polite
murmur and opened his shirt, A little bag similar
to the one the other had worn hung by thong about
bis neck, opened 1T quickly and drew out the gen.
II was remarkable stone, the size OF large lbert
and 1t expanded the slender rays OF the lantern into
nest OF chill brlancc 1t lay In my hands.
:" 1t Is pretty-not so?' said Alfredo sti with his
calm grin. If the sehor will lend 1t to me minute
will show himself something prctter.'
Il looked at him. surprised at his assurance but
there was something In his face that moved my curl
oslty. What's the game now? / asked, sharply.
You fear trick, ehY he grinned. You need not
Mndre de DioS' do not know when to play smart and
when to lie quiet? You have mo- roy fricn'. 1 will
not trick YOU. You watch me close. Are you
still afraid!