The Huttig news., 1917-05-05

summons that took him thither. He wondered what could have induced General Longorio to forsake his many important duties in order to make the long trip from Nuevo Pueblo: surely It could be due to no lack of zeal on his fJose's1 part No, The horse. breaker flattered himself that he had made very good spy indeed; that he had been Longorio's eyes and ears sc far as circumstances permitted. Nor did he feel that he had been lax in | making his reports, for through Rosa he had written the general several lengthy letters, and just for good meas. ure these two had conjured up sundry imaginary happenings to prove beyond i doubt that Sonora Austin was miser ably unhappy with her husband, and ready to welcome such flashing lover as LongoriO. Therefore Jose could not for the life of him imagine wherein he had been remiss. Nevertheless, he was uneasy, and he hoped that nothing had occurred to anger his general
 But Longerio, when he arrived at the meeting-place, was not in bad humor Having sent Rosa away on some CT rand. he turned to Jose with flashing smile, and said:
 "Well, my good friend, the time has come''
 Now Jose had no faintest idea what the general was talking about, but te be called the good friend of so illustri ous person was flattering. He nod ded deeisively.
 Yes, beyond doubt" he agreed.
 The general laid an affectionate hand upon Jose's shoulder "The first time l saw you 1 said: There's a boy after my own heart. I shall learn to love that Jose, and I shall put him in the way of his fortune.' Well, I have not changed my mind, and the time is come. You are going to help me and l am going to help you.''
 Jose Sanchez thrilled with elatior from head to foot. This promised t6 be the greatest day of his life and he felt that he must be dreaming.
 "You haven't tired of Rosa. eh? You still wish to marry her?' Longorio was inquiring.
 "Yes. But of course am poor man.
 Just so. I shall attend to that Now we come to the object of my visit Jose, I proposed to make you rich enough in one day so that you can marry"
 "But first, wait" exclaimed the horse-breaker. T bring you something of value, too" Desiring to render fa. vor for favor. and to show that he was fully deserving of the generals gene. roSity, Jose removed from inside the sweatband of his hat sealed, stamped letter, which he handed to his em. ployer. Yesterday carried the mail i to town, but as I rode away from Las i Palmas the sonora handed me this with silver dollar for myself. Look It is written to the man we both hate. 1 Longorio took the letter, read the in scription, and then opened the enve | Iope. Jose looked on with pleasure while he spelled out the contents. When the general had finished read. ing, he exclaimed: "Ho, A miracle Now know all that wish to know.
 "Then I did well to steal the letter. eh?"
 'Diablo! Yesl That brute of a hus- band makes my angels life unbearabIe md she fees to La Feria to be rid of him. Good It fits in with my plans. She will be surprised to see me there Then, when the war comes. and all is .haos-then what? I'll warrant I can make her forget certain things and cer ain people," Longorio nodded with satisfaction. You did very well, Jose.r
 The latter leaned forward. his eyes ,right. That lady is rich. fine prize, truly. She would bring huge ransom"
 This remark brought smile to LOn- gorios face. My dear friend. you do not in the least understand" he said. Ransom What an idea.' He lost himself in meditation, then, rousing. spoke brislzly: Listen! In two, three days your senora will leave Las Pal mas. When she is gone you will per form your work, like the brave man l know you to be- You will relieve her of her husband"
 Jose hesitated, and the smile van ished from his face "Senor Ed Is not bad man. He likes me; he" Lon- gOrio's gaze altered and Jose fell silent.
 "Comel You are not losing heart eh? Have I not promised to make you rich man? We'll, the time has ar- rived" Seeing that Jose still mani- fested no eagerness, the general went
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