Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-12
Harper a Bros.

passengers had returned TO their seats ;
they were shouting good-bys 70 the soldiers
opposite: the engine bell was changing
loudly; aud now the conductor approached
TO warn Longorio that the train was about
60 leave But tho railway officiai had
learned n wholesome respect for uniforms
and therefore he hung back untii. urged by
necessity, he pushed forward and informed
the general OF his train orders
Longorio favored him with slow stare.
You may 20 when leave" said he.
''Sl, scnor But"
The general uttered a sharp exclamation
sos anger, at which the conductor backed
away, expressing by voice and gesture his
most hearty approval OF the change OF
plan
we mustn't hold tho train.- Aiaire said
quickly Il will arrange 20 see you IN
Nuevo Pueblo when I return"
Longorio smiled brilliantly and lifted q
brown hand mo, mol am n selfish man (:
l refuse 10 deprive myself Of this pleasure
The end must come all too soon. and as
for these peladors. an hour moro or less
will make no difference. Now about these
cattle. Mexico does not make war upon
women, and am desolated that tho actions
OF my men have caused annoyance 20 the
most charming lady in the world.'
"Ahl You are polite" Knowing that IN
this mans help alone lay her chance Of
adjusting her loss. Alaire deliberately
smiled upon him. Can I count upon your
help in obtaining my rights7" she asked
AHsurcdly."
but how7 where?''
Longorio thought for n moment. and his
tone altered as he said: Sonora. there
seems TO be an unhappy complication in our
way. and this we must remove. First. may
l ask. are you a friend TO our cause7"
Il am an American. and therefore am
neutral"
'Ah But Americans are not neutral
There is the whole difficulty. This, miserable
revolt was fostered by your Government;
American money supports it and your men
bear arms against us Your tyrant Presi-
dent is our enemy; his hands itch for
Mexico"
81 can't argue politics with you" Aiaire
interrupted. positively. II believe most
Americans agree that you have cause for
complaint but what has that to do with
my ranch and my cattlef This Is some
thing that concerns no one except you and
me-"
Longorio was plainly nattered by her
words, and took no trouble TO hide his
pleasure ''Ah! II that were only true
We would arrange everything TO your
satisfaction without another word" His
edmiring gaze seemed 60 envelop her. and
Its warmth was unmistakable. mo one
could have the cruelty TO deny your slight
est wish-I least OF all"
why did you take my cattle7" she de-
manded. stubbornly.
Il was coming TO that. II is what I
| ton. Your husband, sonora, is an active
| Candelerista."
For a moment Alaire was at a loss; then
she replied with some spirit: we are two
| people, he and /. La Feria belongs to me-"
Nevertheless. his conduct is regrettabie."
| Longorio went on. Probably evil men have
| lied 10 him--San Antonio is full of rebels
| conspiring TO give our country Into the
| hands of outlaws What n terrible spectacle
| IL is! Enough to bring tears to the eyes
Of any patriot ~ He turned his melancholy
gaze from Alaire to her companion. and for
| the first time Dolores stirred.
She had watched her countryman with
n peculiar fascination. and she had listened
| breathlessly to his words. Now she in
hailed deeply, as II freed from n spell /:
| then she said:
"Pahl Nobody pays heed 20 senor Ed.
| We do not consider him"
Dolores lacked diplomacy; her blunt