The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1920-12-16


ed Don Juan couple of pesos.
Remember. John" he cautioned the
blbulous one as they tied up for the
night, nothing unusual happened to-
night"
"Dlvll thing, Mlsther Geary.
Thank you. sor," the Gaelic wreck re-
piled bllthely and disappeared in the
darkness, leaving Billy 4 to guide the
stranger TO lei Buen Amigo, where he
was taken into the confidence Of Moth
er jerks and. on Bllly's guarantee OF
the board bill, furnished with q room
and left to his own devices.
John Stuart Webster came down the
gangplank into Leber's launch hard at
the heels OF the port doctor.
"You young horse thief" he cried,
affectionately. II believe It's the Gus
tom down this way for men to kiss
each other. Wen dispense with that,
but by" He folded Billy in n pater-
nal embrace, then held him at arms
length and looked him over.
Lord. son." he said "you're as thin
As they sped toward the landing. he
looked Billy over once more. 81 have
IT," he declared. "You need a change
OF climate to get rid OF that malaria.
Just show me this little old mining
claim OF yours. Bill, and then hike for
Gods country. Three months up there
Will put you right again. and by the
time you get back. Wen be about ready
to weigh the first cleanup"
Billy shook his head. "rd like 10
mighty well. jack" he replied. "but
Just can't"
Huh I suppose you don't think Tn
equal TO the task OF Strengthening out
this concession OF yours and making n
hummer out Of II, ehi"
The young fellow looked across at
him sheepIshly. "Mlnef" he jeered.
who's talking about a mine. I'm
thinking OF n glrli"
"Ohl"
"Some girl. Johnny"
II hope she's not some parrakeet,"
Webster bantered. "Have you looked
up her pedigreer
"Ah-h-hl" Billy spat over the side In
sheer disgust This IL an American
girl-born here, but white-raised in
the u. 8. A. I've only known her
three weeks but--ah !" And Billy
kissed his hand Into space.
swell. I'm glad l find you so happy,
boy. When do you pull or the wed.
ding"
"oh." said Billy. "that's premature,
Jack. haven't asked her How
could I-untll rm able TO support herr"
Look here, son." Webster replied.
don't you go to work and be the kind
OF fool I was. You get married and
take chance A man ought to marry
young, Bill. Hang the odds. ! know
what's good for you"
At the hotel Billy sent a note TO
Dolores. apprIslng her that John
Stuart Webster had arrlved-and
would she be good enough to receive
them7
Miss Ruey would be that gracious.
She was waiting for them In the veran.
da Just on the patio. outwardly calm.
but Inwardly n foment OF conflicting
emotions As they approached she az
fected not 10 see them and turning,
glanced In the opposite direction; nor
did she move her head until Bllly's
voice, speaking AT her elbow. said:
swell. Dolores, here's my old Jack
partner waiting TO be introduced.
Jack, permit me TO present Miss Do.
lores Ruey."
She turned her face and rose era.
clously. marking with secret triumph
the Hight OF recognition that leaped To
his eyes, lowered thore the hundredth
part OF a second and departed, leaving
those keen qulzzleal blue orbs apprals
Ing her In the most natural manner I'm.
agnable. Webster bowed.
1T IL great happiness to meet you,
Miss Ruey," he said gravely.
Dolores gave him her hand. "You
have doubtless forgotten, Mr.. Webster
but think we have met before"
'lndeed !" John Stuart Webster muir.
INJURED lnterestedly. $50 stupid OF me
not to remember. Where did we meetT
"He has profound sense OF hui
force me into the open. oh, dear, I'm
helpless" Aloud she said: ION the
train In Death valley last month, Mr..
Webster"
Webster shook his head slowly. as II
mystihed II fear you're mistaken.
Miss Ruey. wasn't on the train In
Death valley last month. was In
Denver--so you must have met some
other MIR. Webster"
She flushed furlOusly. II didn't
think could be mistaken" she an.
swered trlhe coldly.
1T Is my misfortune that you wore"
he replied graclously. certainly, had
we met at that time, should not have
failed TO recognize you now. Some
how, Miss Ruey, never have any
luck"
She was completely outgeneraled
and having the good sense to realize Il
submitted gracefully. Hes perfectly
horrible" she told herself, but az least
he can lie like a gentleman-and al.
ways did like that kind OF man"