The Washington times., 1911-11-22
CHAPTER XII.
A One-Sided Game.
UuY HEN the astonished Governor
nv recovered his composure he
" was In the room which Spar

UuY HEN the astonished Governor
N.Y. recovered his composure he
| " was in the room which Spar
hawk had occupied the day
before. With him were Connerton and
Handley. sparhawk had gone out with
trembling Barbara turned to Sparhawk.
I'm heavens name, what have you
done'. dom she, she asked sss. i. pE.iteously. why is
"F "For HHiUa'p the present. as at least. Don An
Your prisoner! You mean that you
have brought him here against his
Yes. We knew Of no other place to
take him, but during the few hours that
You and he will be under the same roof
you will have no reason to fear him.
He has more important things to occu-
make you his wife,
You will pe here until he goes?'
asked Barbara, with an appealing
Sparhawk smiled as he answered:
>, No: It is probable that I shall be
eyes at his mention of going banished
the smile from his face.
But you will go with me-" he added
reassuringly. ...
,.Downn, the Durango. But my dear
He stopped: then, flushing deeply, he
added: y suppose I had better call you
barbara, of course" the young wom-
an answered grayely. TT is the only
name you can call me now"
There was a note of bitterness in her
voice that caused Sparhawk to glance
You are still in evening dress.' he
said abruptly.
1T is the only one have with me. "
roA n ,.olt. n
some warm wraps said sparhawk.
after a pause. II will send writing ma
| terials to your room.
IF You will write letter to Colonel
trunks to this house. I will see that
your message is delivered. You must
prepare yourself for a journey"
We are going to Allariz9"
| Perhaps-or to Moreno"
But how are we to go?''
| smiled.
| Gerfalcon."
| Barbara looked at him searchingly
| You are a strange man. she said. II
| do not understand YOU
| Her bosom was heaving slightly and
Sparhawk saw distress shining In her
You doubt me, then?" he asked
coldly.
No. But I cannot understand. II
| Don Antonio Is your enemy. as he lie
mine. why Is he here? You tell me he
] Is your prisoner, but-but there are only
four four Of Of you. How was he so easily
Don Antonio has learned to have a
| wholesome respect for American marks.
| manship. He came here at the end OF
| Tom Connerton's rife. Being here. he
CO."
"And then"
Well, then. he will no longer be dan
gerous." d.
But you have not explained
Sparhawk frowned impatiently.
Pardon me- my dear Miss Pardon
me. IL am compelled to remind YOU
that the time that you now desire me to
give to explanations might better be
employed IN action. 1 have certain ex-
plantations to demand of Don Antonio.
and while am obtaining these you may
uncle, Colonel Mosouero.
II will send the writing materials to
your room. When your letter is finished
you may send 1t &c me ani will dis
patch messenger to the colonel. Until
you zee me again 1t would be well, per-
haps, to keep to your room.'
He spoke abruptly; then, nodding
curtly, he turned to the room IN which
! Don Antonio waited his coming. The
governor was seated at the table when
, Sparhawk entered.
His face was pale and naughty and
his eyes flashed ominoIs sly az his fingers
6rummed lightly on the table. Conner
, ton sat near one of the windows, with
his rife on his knees.
well, senor, how long do You pur-
rose keeping me here?" the governor
demanded, ansrily.
~ hat depends altogether upon cir
cumstances. your excellency.' Sparhawk
replied.
well, let MS understand one another,
then,' returned the governor.
The sooner we come to an under
| standing the better for us BOTH" an
swered Sparhawh promptly.
I'm what character have you come to
Valo?" asked Don Antonio.
A Continuation Of This story VIII
BE Found In TOmOrrOw's
4 Issue nf The Ttmea