Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-18

was tell me that you marry me. SAY,
is it not yes?"
Never was the firm answer. y
have told you repeatedly that | shall
never marry you"
An tell you that you shall" he
shouted as he forced his horse against
hers. The shock half unseated her
: and as she reeled In the saddle two
/ men with masks over their faces
! sprang. toward her.
For moment she fought them or,
but she WIS no match for two muscu'
lal men, and before Alvoro could dis
mount and come to their assistance
they We're carrying her to the boat.
They placed her, fainting. In the
stern. Alyoro leaped into the bow and
with strong strokes they pulled toward
the yacht 1t was the work OF mo-
ment to pass Leigh over the side and
BOOST -Alvoro after her. In another mo-
ment. the tender was slung and the
screw began to ichurn the blue water.
Alvoro pranced up and down the
deck In jubilation OF spirits. Already.
in imagination, he could see himself,
the victor OF the army. ruling in the
executive mansion at Marino.
Already TWO Of the Granger fruiters
had started from New Orleans with
small arms and field pieces. For a
rear his agents had been working to
perfect an organization. Ii needed only
arms and the men. Both were on the
way. He peered toward the south
while yet the Florida coast was in
sight, yainly seeking q glimpse of the
promised land.
Suddenly eight bells rang and the
new watch came on deck. The skip
per came out Of the chart house and
stood looking down. At signal two
OF the men sprans upon the little man
and bore him to the deck.
In spite OF his diminutiye size he
was no coward, and he fought fierce.
~ TO draw his guns. but ii was no use.
Presently he lay painting on the deck.
bound hand and foot.
Sherlock came and stood over him.
The elopement Is getting along Ia.
nously" be smiled cheerfully.
This is treason" stormed the lit
tie man 81 am mos surprise that you
should act thus"
1 don't think | care 10 be admiral.
thank you." was the retort. Il think
would rather marry that young
woman in the cabin"
But she is mine" stormed Alvoro.
You shall be thief to take her"
Seems TO me we helped you 10 do
little stealing short time ago.
suggested Sherlock. II the shoe gets
on the other foot 1t ought TO fiji as
easy"
But she il mine" pleaded Alvoro.
Her father have gave her to me. He
will be annoyed"
Il can quite understand that"
laughed Sherlock. He will certainly
be annoyed with you"
Non. with you." insisted Alvoro.
He is mos big man. He is mil
ionaire"
This last was in hushed whisper
,hal brought the smile 10 Sherlock ;
lips I'm millionaire. too" he ex
planned pleasantly.
You are. Sherlock" gasped A.!
zorro.
AT your service" agreed Sherlock.
But your flag said it was not you.
;;asped The senior You should ilare
had your flag II you were on board
There were purely personal rea-
sons why | did not want to fly the
pennant." explained Sherlock.
The senior resorted to Spanish 10 re-
ieye his feelings. Sherlock. who
spoke the tongue, smiled. Il don't
blame you." he laughed. ITS turn
ing the tables. Now, look here.
you've been useful to me. tell you
what I'll do. You show me the part
OF the coast where you can get the
boats that are waiting for you. and I'll
put you Ol MAI w III Iuahe ~ q LiIC
little honeymoon trip for us
Who will marry YOU" exulted AL.
voro You forget"
Why. Miss Granger" explained
Sherlock.
You have no minister" was the
triumphant retort.
Il shipped one last night" laughed
Sherlock. Would you like to come
down and witness the ceremony"
Alvoro glanced at his bonds. At a
sign from Sherlock sailor stepped
forward and undid the lashings, at the
same time feeling for any concealed
weapons. Together the two men made
for the cabin, where Leigh. still pale
from the excitement. sat in q corner
chatting with a man in clerical garb.
For a moment Alyoro hung in the
doorway, then he went forward and
bowed low over the girls hand.
Il had hoped" he said, that II
would be our nuptlals We would cele'
brate. felicitate you. though my
heart-it breaks"