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81 was coming to that. Your hus-
bend sonora, is an active Candele-
rista."
For moment Alaire was at loss;
then she replied with some spirit: "We
are TWO people, he and l. La Feria be
longs 20 me-"
Nevertheless his conduct is regret
fable" I.ongorio went on. Probably
evil men have lied to him"
For the first time Dolores stirred
She had watched her countryman with
peculiar fascination. Now she said,
as if freed from a spell:
"Pah! Nobody pays heed to Senior
Ell. We do not consider him."
Alaire turned upon her with n sharp
exclamation conscious meanwhile that
she w0man'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 I to understand. then, that you
rob me because of my husbands ac-
don" AIaire asked
"No. | shall help" Longorio beamed
enthusiastically. 1T shall be the OBJ
ject Of my life to serve you, and you
and | shall arrange this matter salts
factOrily. have influence, believe me-
Duty calls me to Nuevo Pueblo, and
you shall return with me as the guest
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feet, but his eagerness soon gave place
10 disappointment.
Thank you" said Alaire, "but
must first go to La Feria and get all
the facts"
Sonora! 1t is a wretched journey.
Seer He waved a 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 will
enjoy the highest courtesy"
"0f course. But I must go on. I
have Dolores and Jose to look after
me- Aaire indicated Sanchez. who
mad edged his way very close and now
stood with admiring eyes fixed upon
his hero.
Yes, mi general" Jose exclaimed,
eagerly. Il am here"
Longor0 scrutinized the horse
breaker critically. Your name is-?"
Jose Sanchez"
You look like a brave fellow"
Jose swelled at this praise, and no
Houbt would have made suitable an
s"er, but his employer held out her
nand, and General Longorio bent over
IL raising 1t to his lips. He called one
OF ms Subordinates closer and ordered
mat q lieutenant and six soldiers be
detached to act as an escort to Mrs.
AuSuns party. Sonora, the hours
VIII drag until 1 may see you
again and be of further service. Mean
"I'ne l shall be tortured with radiant
dreams. Go with God!" For q second
ume he bowed and kissed the hand he
neid' then, taking Jose Sanchez init
u'A'eiy BY the arm, he turned to the
door.
IGNORES collapsed into her seat with
"a exclamation. "Caramba! The man
- Demon! And such eyes. Uf!
Dolores was interrupted by Longo-
no $ voice beneath the open window.
'"e general stood, cap in hand hold
1s up 10 Alaire solitary wildhower
-1.H ne mad plucked beside the track.
See. he cried. st is the color of
youF adorable eyes-blue like the
s'ppaiTe gem" he placed the deli
LIE o'oom Ia Alaire's fingers and was
Cudado J" breathed Dolores. There
: o1ood on 1t; the blood Of fnnocents.
ne VII burn for a million years In hell
that man. 49, - ''e'''
lose Sanchez came blowing into
car, tremendously excited.
I'm sonora !" he cried. Look what
N'heral gave me- and he proudly
p'aFed LongOrio's service revolver.
~1l JoSe's waist was the cartridge
o''l and holster that went with the
al2n' with his own hands Nc
A'ea II about me, ard he said
something tells me you are a
- Tor bravery. Guard your mistress
f.T our life. for il any mishap be-
-.5 Ter shall cut out your heart
"a ny own hands, Those were his
words, sonora. Caramha! There
man to die for"
,2l was this the last Of Loncc~io's
t-..-t surprises. shortly after me
:, '.'- --1l got under way the lieutenant
-o''-lland Of Alaire's guard brought
..71 . s{paH package. saying:
L. FenHai ecmmande3 NE ta hand