Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-10-02

crept the light Of terror, a terror that
was new and strange to her. a name
less clutching fear that her varied ex-
periences in the city had never
brought her, an insidious, terrible
fright for her bodily safety. Her deli
cate ears, strained under their spun
brown covering of hair-there was no
doubt OF it; she heard footsteps in
the passage way. Juan Cateras with
his leering, lustful smile was coming
back.
The uncertainty was OF scarcely an
instant The key turned in the lock
and the door opened. Cateras. smil-
ing. stepped within, calmly closed the
door behind him. and then turned to
greet the lady. She met his bow with
eyes Of firm resolve, though her heart
ached.
why do you come. senor?" she
asked so quietly that the man in sur
prise halted his step forward.
ITO keep my word" and his white
teeth cleaned in an effort ut pleas
antness. 81 am always truthful with
your sex; and told you l would re-
turn shortly"
Yet why?" she insisted. anxious
only to keep him away as long as pos
sible. and yet enchain his interest.
If I am prisoner here, am not your
prisoner. Do you come, then, to serve
me2"
Can you doubt that. senorita?"
still endeav0ring to retain the mask
he had first assumed. Because cir
cumstances make rnc 3cfy the lava
mere love of adventure no more-ls
no reason why | should be devoi;. Of
heart and sympathy" He took a step
nearer Il care nothing for this Bill
Lacy-nothiEg," and he snapped his
fingers derisively. why should 1?
BUT, instead, ! would be your friend.
The Senorita is an American. and TO
her one of my race may not appeal,
yet I would prove my devotion with
my life"
Your devotion. senior"
Us not the word expressive? I am
IF a Southern race, senorita. and we
d. not calculate-we feel. Why. then.
should | conceal my eagerness? 1t is
love which causes me to thus defy all
and offer you freedom"
Love" she laughed. why. that is
impossible, Surely you only jest,
senior"
The smile deserted his lips, and
with quick unexpected movement
he graSped her hand.
jest You would call il a Jest. You
viii not think so for long. Why. what
can yon do? No; stop shrinking back
from me. IT win ne well that you lis
Ten. come 10 you with a chance of
"S'ape; | viii take the risk and pledge
you my aid. | alone can save you
there is no other to whom you, can
rurn In return but ask ms re-
ward"
She hesitated, her eyes lifting TO his
face.
You promise me your assistance"
Within the hour"
How? What plan have you?''
80, nat will not tell you must trust
me. am the lieutenant of Pascual
Aendez, a touch of pride in his voice.
And my word alone will open the
way You viii Gomez"
wait; | must know more You say
it is love which prompts your offer
senior. cannot understand; and even
If this is true. l must be frank and
honest in my answer do not return
your love-
"Bah That is nothing. know
women; they learn love quickly when
'he way opens. am not so Ill 70 look
sat. senorlta. \ kiss now Will seal die
bargain will wait the rest"
You ask no pledge, then. of me7"
only your consent to accompany
me, and the kiss. Beyond that take
| The gamblers chance Only you must
say yes or no; tor il will require time
| for me to clear the road"
III must be tonight?"
THE sooner the better; they tell me
| Lacy will be here himself soon. and
after he comes the one chance is over
with. You will give the kisS?"
/ DO not ask II. senior :"
oh hut / wili-aye. more. IN take
/ il. 4 dozen will do no harm. and M
scream from those lips will be heard
| You may as we'll be nice, my beauty"
{ She was against the wall. helpless
/ and the grip of his hands was Ike
/ steel His breath was on her cheek
, his ewes burning with lust gazing
I straight iuro her own. Slowly remorSe
leSSiy. he bent her head backward H.
iii She feared her neck wouiG snap
Into her terror-Strickeu mind leape,
the sudden conclusion that resistanc,
! with this beast was futile; she mus
outwit him with her brains. Student
rylaxiug herself, she slipped TO tn
erauire gocr on her knees.
"Pva~e please" she begged. "a
/ give in Seuor. l give in"
Bur MS she spoke her right har,
closed about square Jagged bit o
rock
$50. my pretty" saeered C2teras
80. R,.-, l-,rvaS tFr.s IMAM "a fora,