Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-25
CHAPTER v-Contlnued.

II was coming to that. Your hus
band, sonora, is an active Candelt
rista."
For moment Alaire was at loss
then she replied with some spirit: "W
are two people, he and |. La Feria be
longs to me-"
Nevertheless his conduct is regret
table," Longorio went on. "ProbabI!
evil men have lied to him."
For the first time Dolores stirred
She had watched her countryman will
peculiar fascination. Now she said
as If freed from spell:
"Pah! Nobody pays heed to Senol
Ed. We do not consider him."
Alaire turned upon her with a SHARP
exclamation, conscious meanwhile that
the woman's tone, even more than her
words, had enlightened Longorio to
some extent. His lifted brows were
eloquent of surprise and curiosity, but
he held his tongue.
Am l to understand, then, that you
rob me because of my husbands ac-
tion?" Alaire asked.
mo. shall help" Longorlo beamed
enthusiastically. 1T shall be the OBJ
ject Of my life to serve you, and you
and l shall arrange this matter salts
factoriiy. have influence, believe me.
Duty calls me to Nuevo Pueblo, and
you shall return with me as the guest
of my government" He rose to his
feet, but his eagerness soon gave place
to disappointment.
"Thank you" said Alaire, "but I
must first go to La Ferla and get all
the facts"
"Senora 1t Is wretched journey.
See!" He waved contemptuous ges-
ture at the car, crowded to congestion.
There is no food; you have no one to
wait upon you. In my company you
will be safe. Upon my honor, you win
enjoy the highest courtesy"
"Of course. But l must 90 on. I
have Dolores and Jose to look after
me-" Alaire indicated Sanchez, who
had edged his way very close and now
stood with admiring eyes fixed upon
his hero.
Yes, mi general" Jose exclaimed,
eagerly, II am here"
Longorio scrutinized the horse
breaker critically. "Your name is--Y'
"Jose Sanchez"
"You look like brave fellow"
jose swelled at this praise, and no
doubt would have made suitable an
swer, but his employer held out her
hand and General Longorio bent over
1t, raising 1t to his lips. He called one
or his subordinates closer and ordered
that lieutenant and six soldiers be
detached to act as an escort to Mrs.
Austin's party. "Senora, the hours
will drag until l may see you
again and be of further service. Mean
while l shall be tortured with radiant
dreams. Go with Godw For second
time he bowed and kissed the hand he
held, then, taking Jose Sanchez init
mately by the arm, he turned to the
door.
Dolores collapsed into her seat with
an exclamation. "Caramba The man
IS demon! And such eyes. Ufw
Dolores was interrupted by Longo-
rios voice beneath the open window.
The general stood, cap in hand, hold |
ing up to Alalre solitary wildfower
which he had piucked beside the track. |
Seer he cried. ut is the color of |
POUR adorable eyes-blue like the |
sapphire gem" He placed the deli
late bloom in Alaire's fingers and was
zone.
SCuidado!" breathed Dolores. "There
$ blood on it; the blood of innocents. |
He will burn for million years in hell, |
hat man."
Jose Sanchez came blowing into |
Mares car, tremendously excited. |
Look, sonora y he cried. "Look what |
he general gave me-" and he proudly |
displayed Longorio's service revolver.
Around Jose's waist was the cartridge |
'elt and holster that went with the |
weapon. with his own hands he |
'uckled 1t about me, and he said,
Jose, something tells me you are a
levi for bravery. Guard your mistress
With your life, for IL any mishap be-
'alls her l shall cut out your heart |
With my own hands, Those were his
very words, sonora. Carambal There
s man to die for"
Nor was this the last of Longorio's |
surprises. Shortly after the |
rain had got under way the lieutenant |
n command of Alaire's guard brought !
her small package. saying:
~The general commanded me to hand |