Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-28
these, miscellaneous assortment of
semiprecious stones.

semiprecious stones.
OReilly realized vaguely that he
held in his lap fortune greater than
his widest dreams had ever com
passed. These were the jewels Of q
raiah. 1t seemed incredible that this
ragged girl beside him was a regal
heiress, the rossessor Of treasure
such as kings might envy. After time
he realized that the mere possession Of
these gems constituted new and over
whelming menace.
Morning found all hands more nearly
rational and feeling the first cravings
Of a healthy hunger. Even AseEsio con-
fessed to quite miraculous improve
ment.9 While Evangelina prepared
breakfast the lovers agreed upon q
story to explain the origin Of that mys-
FERROUS gold piece, and later Johnnie
warned jacket for second time to
keep his tongue between his teeth.
Jacket nodded his complete, compre-
hension. "Sure! All Spaniards are
robbers and they'd kill us for peso
Yes, and the pacificos are no better.
tell you we need to get out Of this
place."
'T1ntend to arrange it ut once, but
the sight of those jewels has frightened
me. II we are searched-if we are
even suspected: I'm wondering If Rosa
can endure the hardships we'll encoun'
ter when, or II, we get away"
Exactly what l was thinking. I've
been considering another plan. I told
you about my friend ut the market
Well, he is miserable Spaniard. but
he has son in the manigua."
"One Of us?' Johnnie was surprised
"Yes. The old fellow owns volan
dra in which he brings charcoal from
the eastward twice a month. He might
take us out of here-on his schooner
'How well does he like your"
"Oh, we are like two thieves"
After period Of thought O'Reilly
said, 'Take me to him, and remember
I'm your brother JUAN
The Matanzas market did not pre-.
sent scene Of great activity when the
two friends skunk into it. Like mos
Spanish markets, the building was fal
from clean and housed odors unpleas
ant even to starving people. In the
smelliest section, at one Of the fsf
stalls, Jacket accosted a villainous ole
brigand I'M rough Gallego cap, bagg,
blouse and trousers, and straw san
dals.
"Good day, my captain" he cried
cheerily.
The Spaniard raised his head
scowled ferociously, then waved long
thin-bladed knife in menacing fashion.
aha! So there you are, robber! b
off now before I slit your greedy LITTLE
belly! Didn't promise to give>you t.
the soldiers IL you came back to bother
me?'
Jacket was unabashed by this hostile
reception. He grlnned broadly and will
an impudent eye he scanned the empt!
premises. where is my little fish?'
he demanded. "As live, believe 70,
have sold 1t! What a miser! For tn
sake Of another centavo you would SCI
me starve? There's heart for you
Come, give me my fish! Or must / III
down and die before your very eyes t
prove my hunger?"
"What a nuisance Y grun,bled tn
marketman. He reached into baske
and flung ntackerel upon the table
'There! saved 1t for you, and sen
the good women Of Matanzas ava.
empty-handed. But 1t Is the very last
Annoy me again and shall open yo1
with my knife and put salt on you"
"Ah! You are my good captain !!
Jacket cried in triumph. possessing
himself Of the prize. Where would
have been but for you?" Turning t
O'Reilly. who had looked on from a dis
lance. he said, captain NORM, this I
that brother Juan Of whom i have toll
!, you"
NORM smiled at Johnnie and extend
ed his dirty palm. 1.-THE little fellow
can speak the truth when he wishes,
seems. / began to doubt that he had
brother. What boy, eh?"
~ 'You have son with the Insured
tosf' KS
Eyes" The fisherman east furtiv
glance over his shoulder.
why don't you 50 and fight by hi
side?" jacket demanded.
"God forbid!" NORM flung up hi
hands. TIN loyal subject"
''We!! we are going back to fight
We are going to escape and Join Come
once more !" Jacket made the an
nouncement calmly.
"'S-sh What talk!" NORM was in
nervous panic lest they be overheard
I. "As II anybody gould escape from Ma
tanzas! What made you come here I
you are 50 eager 70 fght?"
'.Ill tell you" O'Reilly assumed di
rection Of the conversation. "Ther
are three OF us brothers, we two ant
Esteban. a pretty little fellow He wa
captured BY Cobo's men and driven in
and we came to ind him. But he i
sick dying =
"Of course. They're all dying-th'
poor peoplel It il terrible"
we O'Reilly faltered slightly
50 much hung upon the manner !!
which NORM would take what he wa
about to say. awe want to get him on
OF here-we must Go so;for well los'
him. VIII you help us n
"17 In heavens name. how!
"By taking us away In your char
coal schooner"