Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-30
CHAPTER Ix-Continued.

There was a murmur from the on
lockers; someone cried, sylvia Longo-
rio"
The general bowed smilingly; then,
taking Alaire's arm, he waved the
oilers out of his path with magnifi-
cent gesture.
When, later in the day. Mrs. Austin
came to say good-by and thank the
Mexican for his courtesies, he humbly
begged permission to pay his respects
that evening at her hotel, and she
could not refuse.
as the coach went bouncing across
the International bridge, Dolores said,
s9irefully: 1T will take more than the
carbon of poor Juan Garcia to unlock
heaven for that bandit. Do you notice
the way he looks at you? 1t is enough
20 damn him for all eternity"
Upon her arrival at the hotel Alaire
received an agreeable surprise, for as
her vehicle paused at the curb David
law stepped forward, hat in hand.
.What bloodthirsty business brings
sou to Pueblo?" she queried, when they
had exchanged greetings.
Law smiled at her. Il came TO Of
fer free board and lodging to poor
GreaSer. But he amt heIe And you,
maam?'
When Dave learned that she was
counting upon General Luis Longorios
aid In securing justice, he regarded her
Rith some curiosity as he inquired:
7 he vT~h N
robbed your"
Eyes"
4Meyicans are peculiar people" Law
said slowly "At least we don't under
stand their business methods or their
habits of mind. From my experience
with them, I wouldn't put much conf
deDce in this LongoriO's word. l say
ghs and I'm supposed to have little
Mexican blood in me-"
During this brief conversation they
had entered the hotel, and she gave
her hand to Law.
Il hope we shall see each other
again she murmured.
That's more'n likely; I'm located in
your ueghborhood now" he informed
her I'm leaving for Jonesville in the
morning"
"By tramp
Nom. I'm goin' to follow the river
road If can get an automobile"
Mindful of the Rangers courtesy to
her on their previous meeting, Alaire
said: Won't you go with US? We in
tend TO start early"
Dave was nearly speeches. with de-
light, and when the mistress of Las
Paimas had gone upstairs he felt in
ciined to pinch himself to see if he
were dreaming. He had pursued u
trlitless quest during the past few
Jays, and his resentment had grown
az he became certain that Tad Lewis
mad sent him on a wild-goose chase ;
b1t the sight Of Alaire miraculously
restored his good spirits, and the pros
pect Of a long, intimate ride In her
company changed the whole trend of
MS thoughts. His disappointment at
nor seeing her upon his visit to Las
Fatmas had only served to enhance
MS memories of their first meeting. and
felfold. Yes, she was 1.-The Lone
STAR the estrella brillante Of his
empty sky. There could be no doubt
o'2Ht his feelings: he was more than
dramatically interested. the mere sight
'' aer had electrified him. The discov-
7'y distressed him. and he very prop
cry decided that lhe affair should end
mere since 1t could lead to nothing
except disappointment.
a. the time of this story. relations
between the United States and the es-
.4aashed government of Mexico were
Sleh that hostility had sprung up
-"een the troops fronting each other
the Rio Grande and in conse-
-@lee their officers no longer crossed
~ boundary, even when off duty. 1t
'4,ed a furry OF suppressed excite
.-4L therefore, when Luis Longorio.
sQtocrat Of the Potosista forces.
4-y crossed the bridge. traversed
ne streets Of Pueblo, and entered the
Hamilton hotel
rom his seat In the lobby Law
the general Inquire for Mrs. Aus
ana then saw him ascend in the
-oa Of the parlor. He rose and
.-.ea restlessfy about the hotel. A
'-A'1r passed and Longorio did not
PEAR; an hour dragged by. and
1 Dave took occasion to 10 to his
A glance through the open par
-'0f showed the foreigner IL closest
Nauon with Mrs. Austin. They
angling; they were alone, even
vas nowhere to be seeu. Ha
wed several cigars viciously before