Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1910-06-07
CHAPTER XX%N.
The Proxy of Pakenham.

SImonloes.
When I reached the central part of
the city, l did not hasten thence TO
Elmhurst Mansion. Instead, l return
ed to my hotel l did not now care to
see any of my friends or even to take
I'D matters of business with my chief.
1t is not for me to tell what feelings
came to me when l left Helena Won
Ritz.
Sleep such as l could gain, refiec-
tions such as were inevitable, occupied
me for all that night. II was mid
morning of the following day when
finally once more sought out Mr. Cal
houn.
He had not expected me, but receiv-
ed me gladly. 1t seemed that he had
gone on about his own plans and with
his own methods. The Sonora Ytur-
rio is doing me the honor of an early
morning CALL" he began. She is with
NV daughter in another part of the
house. AS there is matter of some i'm
portance to come up, shall ask you 10
attend"
He despatched a servant, and pres
emily the lady mentioned joined u.s.
She was a pleasing picture enough III
her robe of black laces and sulphur
colored silks, but her face was none
too happy, and her eyes, it seemed to
me, bore traces either of unrest or
tears. Mr.. Calhoun handed her to a
chair, where she began to use her Ian
guild but effective fan.
Now, it gives us the greatest regret,
nv dear Sonora" began Mr.. Calhoun
TO have General Almonte and your
husband return to their own country
We have valued their presence here
very much, and regret the disruption
of the friendly relations between our
countries"
She made any sort of gesture with
her fan, and he went on: 1t Is the
regret also of all, my dear lady, that
YOUR husband seems so shamelessly to
have abandoned you. 1 am quite
aware, if you will allow me to be So
frank. that YOU need some financial as
sistance."
MY country is ruined" said she
Also, senior, am ruined. AS you say
I have no means of life. l have not
even money to secure my passage
home. That Senor Van Zandt-"
Yes. Van Zandt did much for us,
through your agency, Sonora. We nave
benefited by that, and | therefore re-
20 m r.
sonally. l am sorry to tell you that he
has signified his wish to join our army
against your country. hear also that
our late friend, Mr.. Polk, has forgot
ten most of his promises to you.
Him | hate also" she broke out
He broke his promise to Senior Van
Zandt, to my husband, to me-!
Calhoun smiled in his grim fashion
II am not surprised to hear all that
nv dear lady. for you but point out a
known characteristic of that gentle
man. He has made me many promises
which he has forgotten, and offered me
even of late distinguished honors
which he never meant me to accept
But. since | have been personally res
Donsible for many of these things
which have gone forward. | wish tc
make what personal amends can; and
ever | shall thank you for the good
which you have done To this country
Believe me, madam, you served Your
own country also in no i'll manner
This situation could not have been pre-
vented. and it is not your fault. beg
YOU to Lelieve that. Had YOU and
been left alone there would have beer
no war"
Put l am poor, have nothing" she
rejoined.
There was indeed much in her situa-
tion to excite sympathy. 1t had beer
through her own act that negotiations
between England and Texas were
broken off. All chance of Mexico tc
regain property in Texas was los
through her influence with Van Zandt
Now, when all was done, here she was
deserted even 10y those who had beer
her allies in this work.
NV dear Sonora" said John Cal
houn, becoming less formal and more
kindly, you shall have funds sufti'
cient to make YOU comfortable at leas
for time after your return to Mexico
am not authorized to draw upon oui
cXchcuucr, and you, of course. mus
prefer all secrecy in these matters.
regret that my personal fortune is no
so large as it might he, but, in sucf
measure as I may, l shall assist YOU
because l know YOU need assistance
In return. you must leave this country
The flag is down which once foatet
over the house of Mexico here.
She hid her face behind her fan
and Calhoun turned aside.
Sonora. have you ever seen thi'
sinner" he asked. suddenly placnE
upon the table the little shoe whicf
for a purpose had brought with M
and meantime thrown upon the table
She flashed a dark look. and did no
speak.
"One night. some time ago, your hus
hand pursued Il lady across this tow
to get possession Of that very slippe
and its contents, There was i'm the toe
of that littl" shoe message. As yol
know. we got from it certain inf"rma
tion. and therefore devised certain
plans. which you have helped us t.
carry out Now. as perhaps YOU hav'
had some personal animus against th'
other lady i'm these same complicated
affairs. | have taken the liberty q
sending a special messenger To ask h"
presence her" this morning. | ShaI
like YOU two To meet, and. if that h
possihlc. to part with such friendship
as may exist i'm the premises.
| looked suddenly at Mr.. Calhoun. |
seemed he was planning without m,
aid.
Yes" ne said to me. smiling, Il haV
neglected To mention To YOU that tn
Raroncss Won Ritz also is here, i'm an
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