The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-22

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And now as to the night and the
next day.
Russo and his diminished staff took
Philips little army as nucleus. Bra
zil had duly elected Dom Corria. as
provided by the statute, and the news
spread like wildfire. Before morning
the Liberationists were 10000 strong.
Before night closed the roads again
the Pesqueira genius wrote to Dom
Corria under a flag of truce and point
ed out that he served the president.
not any crank who said he was presi-
dent. but the honored individual in
whom the people of Brazil placed their
trust. Dom Corria replied in felicitous
terms. and, as the newspapers say the
incident ended. The navy sulked for
awhile, because 1t held that Russo's
treatment of the Andorhina was not
cricket or baseball OF whatsoever game
appeals most to the Brazilian sports
man. II was not even professional
football. 1t said. but an acrimonious
discussion was closed by strong hint
from the treasury that pay day might
be postponed indefinitely II too much
were made Of n regrettable accident to
the guns of the Maceio artillery.
Meanwhile Dom COrria. the man who
did not forget. was puzzled by two cir
cumstances not Of national Importance.
San Benavides, never q demonstrative
lover where Carmela was concerned.
was q changed man. He was severely
wounded during the fight, and Carmela
nursed him assiduously. but there
could be no doubt that he was under
her thumb and would remain there
The indications were subtle, but un-
mistakable. Carmela even announced
the date of their marriage.
Dom Corria remembered, Of course,
what San Benavides and his daughter
had said when they all met in the ball
room. 1t seemed to him that Salvador
was telling the truth and that Carmela
was fibbing on that occasion. But he
let well enough alone. 1t was good for
Salvador that he should obey Carmela.
He blessed them and remarked that a
really smart" wedding would be just
the thing to inaugurate the new reign
at ltio de Janeiro.
He was far more perplexed by the
untimely wrath Of Philip Hozier. He
thought Of 1t for at least five minutes
next morning. Then he sought Dickey
Bulmer. who had just quilted Coke's
bedroom and was examining the rare
shrubs that bordered the lawn.
What news Of that brave man?"
asked Dom Corria. and his deep voice
vibrated with real feeling.
First rate. sir" said Dickey. THE
bullet Is extracted, an the doctor says
Ell soon be all right Leastways.
that's wot Iris tells me. I can't talk
Portuguese meself. an pore old jim
mics langwidge amt fit to be repeat
ed"
The president laughed.
He Is what you call bundle of
contradictions, cha rough fellow with
the heart OF bull? But he saved my
life. and that naturally counts for q
good deal with me. And how Is your
niece after last nights terrible expert
enceY'
MY niece? Dye mean Iris?" de.
manded Bulmer, obviously somewhat
annoyed.
Eyes"
shes not my niece. She's
"Your granddaughter thenY
mo. sir. That young lady as done
me the honor Of promisin' to be my
wife,"
"Ohr' said Dom Corria, fixing his
brilliant eyes on Bulmer's vexed face.
There's no oh about It," growled
Dickey. lit was all cut an dried
weeks ago. an she 'asn't rued Of er
bargain yet. as far as can make out"
"You mean that the marriage was
arranged before the Andromeda sail
edr said Dom Corria gently.
wy. Of course. 1t couldn't very
well ne fixed after. could it?'
"No--nOt as between you and her.
can vouch for that. Forgive me, Mr..
Bulmer. l have daughter Of mar.
riageable age. you know. and l speak
as a parent. Do you think that II is
a wise thing for man Of your years
: to marry girl Of twentyY'
"If didn't wouldn't do It."
Dut may IL not De SelnSnT'
Then downright Lancashire took
hold OF the argument.
LOOK ere! Wot are you drivin' at?"
demanded Dickey. now in a white
heat Of anger He had yet to learn
that the president preferred straight.
forward way Of talking.
81 want you to forego this mar
rage" he said.
"Why?"
Because that charming girl loves
another man. but feels that she is
bound to you. l understand the posi-
tion at last. Mr.. Bulmer, you cannot
wish to break her heart and drive that
fine young fellow, Philip Hozier. to
despair. Come. now! Let you and
me reason this thing together. Posi-
bly, when she agreed to marry you she