The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-07-28

wanders into the American mine
house, learns Of the murder, and Of
fers himself for death at the revenge
ful Wilkes hands. Then he turns to
state the purpose of his mission.
What mission is this, father?" 1t
was Marian who spoke.
my search for my lost Emerald
Bell" the padre replied. 1T is writ
ten. Many shall seek but 1t shall be
hidden from them"
He paused, a sudden furry from Dor
othy meeting his ear. His hearing,
quickened as II is In the blind, was as
delicate as that Of the prairie dog
which the Apaches say can hear the
bursting Of the seed-pods in the bunch
grass in the spring.
At his words the girl had released
herself from Mrs. Fane's encircling
arm and was hurriedly loosening her
hair, which fell in sheeted flame over
her shoulders. Delving with trembling
hands in its golden masses, she took
from its resting place, secure alike
from sight and touch-the Emerald
Bell!
Take it-take it," she said sobbing-
ly. 81 wish we had never seen It! It
has brought nothing but evil fortune"
She thrust II into the trembling
hands of the old man. Wilkes and
Kynaston saw the tears stream down
his cheeks. The blind do not weep
aoc;Iu Thau ctnad aotoniohad
"Out of the North II came, and out
of the North 1t has returned. Thanks
be to God for his mercies! His shrine
is no more empty. Evil fortune? 81,
senorita! II has been 30 since Monte
. yuma gave 1t to Cortes and was killed.
Since the great conquistador took
Il and died, broken-hearted and dis
graced man; since Pedrarias took 1t
and was poisoned-so did 1t go until it
reached the resting place from which
the followers of Zapata stole II. Nor
shall the Teniente Kynaston suffer.
Full proofs of ownership shall be for
warded from the shrine, that his name
may be cleared of suspicion"
He broke off, patting his recovered
tNsssure-even. they thought. talking
TO il.
Now indeed shall go south with a
light heart. My happiness would be
complete if could but see II, but that
is not to be. What is that noise, Sc
nores?" he exclaimed. 1T sounds like
firing"
1t was flring-a perfect feu de joie
IN the besieger's camp. They saw o
furry. Men were running in and out
like ants in hill
They're either plannin' some more
devilment," said Wilkes acidly. "or
else they're goin' to pull out. / hope
it's the last"
Kynaston had not told Wilkes or
Dorothy OF the startling news he had
heard while in Obispo's camp. In fact,
the excitement of the morning had
almost driven 1t from his mind, and he
now hardly believed II could be pos
sible that Villa would attempt such a
wild plan. But the sudden commotion
in the camp might have some connec-
tion with Villas attack. Columbus was
less than forty miles away and cou-
rier could have travelled the distance
since early morning If 1t was really
war, he must rejoin his command at
once, and the women must be removed
from the clutches of these bandits at
all hazards. Without stopping to ex-
plain, he ran for the yard.
Here, where you goin', Kynaston ?"
called Wilkes.
I'm going to take look at that
auto to see II 1t can run"
We'll, II can II man can be found
to run 1t. What We you got in your
head?"
Il can run II If the engine is in good
order" said Mrs. Fame quickly. oh,
Mr.. Kynaston. II you think we can
get away in II, let's waste no time!
Let's look at It; can show you what
70 do. Come!"
They went to the shed, where she
showed him how TO fill tank and radia-
tor. She stood over him explaining
the different stops while he tested the
engine. Grimy, dirty with oil and dust,
he worked like Trojan.
Suddenly something prompted him
10 turn. He found Mrs. Fame gazing
fxedly at him.
It's all right" she said abruptly.
II know It all. heard Dorothy and
I know"
"What?"
He flushed uneasily under her eyes.
81 know about the card game. and
am woman enough. believe me. Mr..
Kynaston, 10 know what prompted you.
II was no mere quixotic impulse that
made you risk your life TO save Mr.
Upton. wish you all the luck In the
world. Now 20 In to Dorothy. She
needs you. not me, at present"
Kynaston found the girl sitting by
the table. her head upon her arms, her
hands nervously tapping the rough sur
face. Very gently he took both her
hands In his and drew them to him.
holding them tightly, till in answer 10
the pressure she raised her head and
looked at him.