The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18

the fair Sonora Yturrio, and to
present the compliments of Madam
Calhoun, at that time not in the
city of Washington. Matters went
so smoothly that l felt justified in
suggesting a little drive. and Sen
ora Yturrio had no hesitation in
accepting. Quite naturally, our
stately progress finally brought us
close to the residence of Miss Cal
lloun. 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 we'll at home and chat
ting very amiably. She spoke Eng
lish with but little hesitancy.
Lucrezia Yturrio, at that time
not Ill known in Washington's for
eign colony, was beautiful, in sen.
suous, ripe way. Her hair was
dark, heavily coiled, and packed in
masses above an oval forehead
Her brows were straight, dark and
delicate; her teeth white and
strong; her lips red and full; her
chin well curved and deep. A
round arm and taper hand CONTROL
ed a most artful fan.
Mr.. Calhoun expressed great sur
Prise and qualification that mere
chance had enabled him to meet
the wife of a gentleman so distIn-
guished in the diplomatic service
as Senior Yturrio.
1--WE are especially glad always
to hear of our friends from the
southwest" said he, at last, with a
slight addition of formality in tone
and attitude.
At these words ] saw my lady's
eyes flicker. st is fate, Senior"
said she, again casting down her
eyes. and spreading out her hands
as in resignation, 'fate which left
Texas and Mexico not always one"
THAT may be-" said Mr.. Colhoun.
Perhaps fate, also, that those OF
kin should cling together"
How can mere woman known
My lady shrugged her very grace.
full and beautiful shoulders-some-
what mature shoulders now, but
still beautiful.
Dear Sonora" said Mr.. Calhoun,
there are so many things a wo-
man may not know. For instance,
how could she know if her husband
should perchance leave the lega-
tion to which he was attached and
lay 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 aid here, Mr..
Trist, should tell you that he has
seen your husband some hundreds
of miles away and in conference
with lady supposed to be some
what friendly towards"
"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 up
on his face.
"Mr. Pakenham, the British min
lister. is disposed to be friendly to
this same lady. Your husband and
certain officer of the British ma.
w called upon this same lady last
week in Montreal-informall 1t
is sometimes unfortunate that
plans are divulged. To me it SEEM
ed only wise and fit that you
should not let any of these little
personal matters make for us
greater complications in these per-
ilOus times. | think you under
stand me, perhaps, Sonora Yturrio?
She gurgled low in her throat at
this, any sort of sound, meaning to
remain ambiguous. But Calhoun
was merciless.
1T is not within dignity, Sonora,
for me to make trouble between a
lady and her husband. But we
must have friends with us under
cur flag, or know that they are not
cur friends. You are welcome ii
my house. Your husband is wei
come in the house of our republic.