Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

dark ne rode secretly through OLD
, Fortuna and on till he came to the
Jail. 1t was a square stone structure
built across the street from the can
tina in order TO be convenient for
the DRINKS, and as Bud rode up close
and stared at it, some one hailed him
through the bars.
Hello there, pardner," called Hook
er, swinging down and striding over
to the black window, how long have
they had you in here?"
| Two days" answered Phil from the
| inner darkness; but 1t seems like a
I lifetime 10 me. Say, Bud, there's a
Mexican in here that's got the jim
| jams-regular teQuila jag-can't you
get me out?"
We'll, | sure will" answered Bud;
what have they got you in for?
Where's our friend, Don Juan? Why
didn't he let me know"
You can search mel" rallied De
Lancey. Seems like everybody quits
you down here the minute you get
into trouble. | got arrested night be-
fore last by those id rurales-
Manuel Del Rey was behind it, you
can bet your life on that-and I've
been here ever sinceI"
We'll, what are you pinched for?
Who do l go and see?"
"Pinched for nothing!" cried De
Lancey bitterly Punched because
I'm a Mexican citizen and can't pro-
tect myself! I'm incomunicado for
three days."
We'll. I'll get you out, all right"
said Hooker. leaning closer against
the bars. Here, have a smoke-did
they frisk you of your makings?"
moi" snapped De Lancey Grossly,
but I'm out of everything by this
time. Bud. tell you I've had time
Of it! They threw me in here with
this crazy, numbering Mexican and
| haven't had wink Of sleep for two
days. He's quiet now, but l don't
want any more"
We'll, say" began Bud again, what
are you charged with? Maybe l can
grease somebody's paw and get you
out tonight"
There was an awkward pause at
this, and finally De Lancey dropped
his white face against the bars and
his voice became low and beseeching.
III tell you, Bud" he said, 81
haven't been quite on the square with
you've been holding out little.
But you know how it is-when a fell |
lows in love. I've been going to see
Gracia!"
OH" commented Hooker, and stood |
very quiet while he waited
Yes, I've been going to see her."
hurried on Phil. Il know | promised; |
but, honest, Bud, | couldn't help it.
1t just seemed as if my whole being
was wrapped up in her, and l had to
do it. Shed be looking for me when
came and went-and then l fixed il |
with her maid to take her a letter.
And then / met her secretly. back
by the garden gate. You know they've
got some holes punched in the wall
loopholed during the fight last sum-
we'd"
Sure. I'll take your word for that"
broke in Hooker harshly. But get to
the point! What are you pinched
Ior?"
Well" went on De Lancey, his
voice quavering at the reproof, 81 was
going to tell you, If you'll listen to me.
Somebody saw us there and told Ara
yon-he shut her up for a punishment
md she slipped me out a note-well.
couldn't stand it hired the string
band and we went down there in a
lack to give her a serenade. But this
lad, Manuel del Rey, who has been
lcting like a Jealous ass all along,
down on us with a detach-
nent of his rurales and took us all
o jail. He let the musicians out the
text morning, but I've been here ever
ince"
Yes, and what are you charged
vith?" demanded Bud brusQuely.
Drunk" confessed Phil, and Bud
runted.
HUH" he said and me out watch
ng that mine night and day!"
"Oh, / know I've done you dirt,
'ud," walled De Lancey; but didn't
lean to, and I'll never do it again"
Never do what?' inquired Bud
oughly. {
Il won't touch another drop of {
ooze as long as I'm in Mexico!" cried
hill Not a drop!" ,
And how about the girl?" continued
nd inexorably. Her old man was out S
nd tried to jump our mine today
ow about herr"
Well" faltered De Lancey, "IIl- c
ne" a
You know your promiseI" reminded t
I'D. 4
Yes; | know. Butch, Bud, If you +
new how loyal I've been to you-if I
1u knew what offers I've resisted q
lie mine stands in my name, you o
now"
"WelI? t
We'll, Aragon came around to me C
st week and said If I'd give him a n
alf interest in it he'd-well. never h
ind-it was great temptation. But C
d fall for it? Not on your life!
low you, Bud, and know you're hon Ii
't-you'd stay by me to the last G
tch, and I'll do the same By you. a
ut I'm in love, Bud, and that would Il
axe man forget his promise If he o
asnt true as steel" n
Yes" commented Hooker dryly. 81 a