Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-10-28

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, But whatever doubts may have been
in his mind We're speedily dissolved.
For with a cry of thankfulness Leon
tine tottered toward him aud fell into
his arms.
His kisses We're on her lips, and
Diego. standing bafiled at this unex-
pected turn of affairs, was complete
ly helpless. He did not know what
to do.
Jerry released the girl and turned
upon Diego. He had mistaken him
for his brother, whom he somewhat
resembled; now, seeing his mistake
loss. But he saw Diego trying to CON
ceal the piece of paper, and he re-
membered Leontines words which he
had heard as he entered
II think you made the suggestion
that l was a thiefY he inquired.
Diego did not answer; he tried to
pocket the paper, but his hand shook
SO from fear that he was unable even
to fold 1t. His eyes sought the door.
Leontine interposed.
Jerry, he says you gave receipt
for loan of money to his brother, Sc
bastian,' she cried. He says you
borrowed from his brother In America,
and TINT you pledged your fathers
property, and put the money for Its
sale into your ship instead of repaying
him. That is your receipt"
Jerry, stung to the quick, stepped
quickly before the door just In time
to intercept Diego.
LET me see that receipt he said
at doesn't matter answered Diego.
IF that is my signature | claim the
right to look ut 1t. Perhaps ! shall
honor it,"
The Argentine, suddenly realizing
that Jerry meant business, stepped
back quickly. He ran into desk
which had been used by the merchant
formerly for the transaction of dom
este affairs, and, stumbling, saw and
caught hold of heavy iron ornament
which John Walcott had kept there,
He raised 1t threateningly in his hand
and stood confronting Jerry, sheer
on his face, which was, nevertheless,
pale from fear.
Jerry turned toward the girl.
Dearest, will you leave us for
moment?' he asked.
Suddenly he saw Leontine's eyes
dilate with fear. She stared over his
shoulder.
Jerry" She shouted.
Jerry turned just in time to see
Diego with the appraised iron orna-
ment standing behind him.
Jerry leaped upon Diego and
suatched the implement from his hand
turned to Leontne.
go, dear" he said.
The girl came uncertainty toward
her lover Jerry, you won't hurt
hlm?" she asked.
"Not if he hands over that forgery"
he answered grlmly. 81 am just going
to talk to him, my dear"
She left the room At the door she
caught II last glimpse of Jerry, stand
Ing with the iron ornament in his
hand, and Diego, with pauther's
snarIing face, leaning against the
desk.
When the door closed behind her
Jerry turned to the Argentine.
L., a
want to see 1t. You came here to lie
to my tiancee and lntlmldate her. |
What action | shall take upon that |
shall be decided later. For the pres
ent | want that receipt"
With curse and snarl Diego
flung himself upon the American. SO
wild was the fury OF his impulse that
at first he drove Jerry before him.
His hands, with the slnewy strength
Of the Latin American, twlned them
selves about Jerry's throat Jerry felt
himself choking.
Jerry let the iron ornament slip
from his hand and dashed both his
fists into his opponents face. But
Dlego's hands still caught at his
throat. The room was turning black.
The world swan round him. His
face, covered with blood from Jerry's
blows, Diego fought like the panther
he was.
Round and round the room they
Leontine, who had not gone
very far from the door, heard the
sounds and flew back In terror to the
library where her father was chat
ting with Sebastian.
John Walcott, although not privy to
he plot, suspected that something was
In the wind. When Sebastian sent
Diego into the room across the hall
way to talk with Leontine, he was
sure OF his suspicious. He read them,
also, in Sebastian's nervous manner
and his shaking hands
Nobody had seen Jerry enter. The
big door Of the house was always
open by day, and communicated d.
'ectly with the hall.
The two rose to their feet as Leon
Inc entered. She sprang to her faith
IRIS side, her face white with fear.
"Come and help! Come and help"
he cried "He is fighting him; he