The Oakes times., 1914-07-09

lets 20 somewhere Nnd eut. I Invent
tasted anything to speak Of since Clif.
ford's message came"
"f You don't mind. lid like to stop
at the Gnravels' for IL mlnute," Kirk
said lonsingly and his fntl,cr scowlcd.
I'D forgotten thls-wife Of yours"
shes not there" Ieunnels hastened
to say. 1--WE tried to find her. but I
WIS told she Was out ut tho country
place.
Then think I'd rather drive out
there than eat. Won't you 80 with
me. dnd!"
"WclI-yes! want to see this bank
or fellow. and-I'm not 10 banked
hungry. after all. Well settle this
thing right now"
The afternoon sun was still mn hour
high when Kirk Anthony came down
the hill from the Garavels' home and
crossed the meadow toward the forest
glade lie knew SO well.
Chiquita was there. huddled upon
the seat where they had rested togeth-
cr one foot c,,rlcd beneath her like II
child. her head bowed down disconso-
iatcly. From one brown hand. now
dropping listlessly. Il few wild flowers
had scattered. and her slim figure was
clad once more In the stifr, coarse
denim dress of blue. Her other hand
WIS towing with her beads mechanical
ly. as If the fingers had learned their
task from long practice. Her dusky
eyes were fast upon the lights that
wavcrcd in the pool.
AZ II to prove that the spot was
really peoplcd by kind spirits. n gentle
voice seemed to whisper the news TO
her and she turned to find him smiling
at her. She rose and met him with
her hands Outstretched. her face trans
figured.
After n time she leaned backward in
his arms and said gravely: "You see!
When one says many. many prayers
the good saints always answer. The
padre told me that should never
cease until you came. but ! grew very
tired. senor."
"!And you never doubted me?"
"Oh, n0!'
"Im free. you know"
"Of course! Whit else were my
prayers for? Had my father allowed
] would have gone to your prison. but
he forbade It. so I had no choice. But
every hour prayed that he might give
me leave. and ! think his heart was
yielding"
I'm sure Of that" he told her. ''for
have just come from him."
1t was some time later when the sun
was dipping that voices sounded ont
side the wall of verdure. and Kirk
heard Andres Gnravel saying:
"Of certainty shall try that ex-
pertinent, scnor. for the ticks In this
country are pest to cattle. A little
to the right and you will find the path.
So"
An instant later the two white haired
men appeared.
Hello! There you are. chg" Dar-
win X. Anthony exclaimed grufliy.
"Whcre's that girl?" He paused and
let his hostile eyes rest upon Ger
trudis.
She saw great. forbidding ginnt Of
man scowl;.s down mt her with eyes
like Kinks. and she came forward tim
idly. holding out her hands. She was
smiling up at him faintly.
"YOu are Keerks father, yes? You
are the Senor Antonio"
Mr.. Anthony uttered a curious, chok-
ing exclamation and gathered her
gently In his arms When he looked
up his eyes were wet and his deep
lined face was working.
II couldn't wait any longer" he apol-
ogized humbly to his son. II had to
come and see her.
"And then hope you will like me. /"
she said in her grave. quiet way.
'Your father has told me every
thing" laid hand upon his
new sons shoulder-"and we have be-
come good friends already. fear
owe you great apology. my boy. But
II consent that you take my little
girl away to your country will that be
reparation?"
''Then you will let her 60 with us?''
Kirk cried happily.
"1f she doesn't go I'll stay" Anthony
senior rumbled. Ill don't see how
you ever did 1t, you're such blamed
fool. Now let's 60 back to the house,
it's sundOwn."
well be along directly" his son as
sented.
There are chills in the evening air, !"
Mr.. Garavel protested.
I'm sorry, but we were waiting for
the fairies. They were almost In sight
when you frightened them away"
Gertrudis nodded. "lt is quite true,
Senor Antonio. We heard them all
about, everywhere" She placed her
little hand in Kinks. then checked her
fathers remonstrance, saying:
"Oh. 1t is quite proper for us to walk
home together. even in the dark. We
are married now. you know"
"Come on. Garavel." exclaimed Oar