Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-10-16

rock-that precious, pocket-worn spec
linen that had brought them the frs
promise OF success-and wiped It O
his sleeve.
Mechanically he placed It beside tn,
other piece which Aragon had gouge,
from the edge, and while he gazed a
them he wondered what to do-tt
leave their mine and 60 to his friend
or to let his friend wait and stant
guard by their t~reasure-and his hear
told him to go to his friend.
80 he swung up on his horse ant
followed slowly, and as soon as 1t wal
dark he rode secretly through Ole
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 fol
the DRINKS, and an Bud rode up close
and stared at 1t, some one hailed him
through the bars.
Hello there, partner" called Hook.
er. swinging down and striding over
to the black window, how long have
they had you In here7"
Two days." answered Phil from the
inner darkness: but It seems like q
lifetime to me. Say. Bud. there's O
Mexican in here that's got the Jim
ja~ms-reguiar tequila jag-canS you
get me QUIT"
well. I sure wtlli" answered Bud:
what have they got you In fort
Where's u friend, Don Juan7 Why
didn't he let me known"
"You can search mel" rallied Dc
Lancey. Seems like everybody quits
you down here the minute you get
into trouble. I got arrested night be-
fore last by those ID rurales-
Manuel Del Rey was behind II, you
can bet your life on that-and I've
been here ever since!"
We'll, what are you pinched for?
Who do | go and seer"
Punched 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 q smoke-did
they frisk you of your makings?
mol" snapped De Lancey GROSSLY,
but I'm out of everything by this
time, Bud, | tell you I've had a time
OF 1t! They threw me in here with
this crazy, numbering Mexican and
| haven't had a wink Of sleep for two
days. He's quiet now. but I don't
any more"
We'll. say" began Bud again, what
are you charged with? Maybe I can
grease somebody's paw and get you
out tonight"
Tier was an awkward pause at
this. and finally De Lancey dropped
white face against the bars and
his voice became low and beseeching.
I'll tell you, Bud" he said, II
haven't been quite on the square with
been holding out a little,
But you know how It is-when a fell
in love. I've been going to see
Gracial"
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, l couldn't help II,
just seemed as n my whole being
was wrapped up In her, and | had 10
do 1t. Shed be looking for me when
| came and went-and then | fixed II
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-
mer-and we'd"
Sure, I'll take your, word for that"
broke In Hooker harshly. But get to
the point! What are you pinched
for?"
Well" went on De Lancey. his
voice q%uavering at the reproof, "I was
going to tell you. II you'll listen to me.
Somebody saw US there and told Ara.
gon-he shut her up for a punishment
and she slipped me out a note-well.
couldn't stand tt hired the string
band and We went down there in A
to give her q serenade. But this
cad. Manuel del Rey, who has been
acting like a Jealous ass all along,
swooped down on us with a detach.
ment OF his rurales and took us all
to jail. He let the musicians out the
text morning. but I've been here ever
Yes, and what are you charged
demanded Bud brusquely.
Drunk" confessed Phil. and Bud
grunted.
HUH" he said 'and me out watch
ing that mine night and day!"
"Oh. l know I've done you dirt.
walled De Lancey; but | didn't
to, and I'll never do 1t again.
Never do what?" inquired Bud
i won't touch another drop of
oooze as long as I'm In Mexico!" cried
Phil. Not a drop!"
And how about the glrl?" continued
Bud inexorably. Her old man was out
tried to Jump our mine today
about her? ?"