The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-04-21

OutSiuC y-UOxCS Lu6 EuIn
should be over. an what wit q dhrink
av aguardiente I'd took to brace me
for the thrip, an the mimory av auld
times. fell asleep.
"Dear knows how long sat there
mapping; all / know Is that was
awakened by the sound av three men
talkin. at the gate an divii q word
did they say but what i heard. They
were talkin' in Spanish, but I un-
dhershtood thin well enough. Hes at
the Hotel Mateo.' says wan voice, an
his name is Webster-Jawn Webster.
He's an American, an a big, savage
lookin' lad at that, 50 take me advice
an be careful. Do ye two keep an
eye on him wherever he goes. an II
he should shtsp out at night arr wan
dher trough a dark shtrect. do ye TIVE
see to It that he's put where he'll not
interfere again In Don Felipe's affairs.
No damn gringo'-beggin' yer par
don, Niss-can intherfere in the
wurrk av the intilligincs bureau at
time like this. in addition to insultin'
our honored chief. witout the neces-
sity av bein' measured for a coffin
81. mi general says another lad, an
To be sure, mi general says a third |;
an wit that the gineral. bad cess to
him. wint back to the palace an the
ether two walked on up the calle an
away from the sinthry-bo1."
"Did you come out and follow
them?" Webster demanded briskly.
Faith. did. Wan av them Is
Francisco Arredondo. q young cavalry
1nntfnfpt ~ h. l, NJ -,
Jose Benevides, him that do be the
best pistol-shot an swordsman in the
spiggoty army"
"What kind Of looking man is this
Benevides. my friend7"
"A tall, thin young man, wit q
dudes moustache an a diamond ring
on his right hand. He DO be whittier
nor most Have care would ye meet
him around the city an let him pick
q fight wit ye. An have a care. sor.
would ye 60 out av a night"
"Thank you. Don Juan. You're the
soul Of kindness. What else do you
known"
"Well," Don Juan replied with a
naive grin, II did know somethin' else,
but shure, Misther Geary advised me
to forget It I was wit him In the
launch last night"
Webster stepped out Of the veranda
and laid friendly hand on Don Juan
Cafctero's shoulder. "Don Juan" he
said gently, I'm going back to the
United States very soon. Would you
like to come with me?"
Don Juan's watery eyes grew a
shade mister, II possible. He shook
his head. "Whin I'm dhrunk here
sor," he replied, mo wan pays any at
t'ntion to me. but In America they'd
give me ten days in the hoosegow
wanst a week. Thank you. sor. 5u: m
shtay here till the inish."
He knew the strength OF the De
mon and had long since ceased to tigh,
even rearguard action. Webster
put hand under the stubby chin and
tilted Don Juan's head sharply. Hold
up your head" he commanded
you're the arst of your breed ever
saw who would admit he was whipped.
Here's five dollars for you-five dol.
lars gold. Take II and return with the
piece intact tomorrow morning. Don
Juan Cafetero."
Don Juan Cafetero's wondering
glance met Webster's directly. wavered.
sought the ground. but at q Jerk on
his chin came back and-stayed
Thus for at least ten seconds they
gsZed at each other; then Webster
spoke. 'Thank YOU" he said.
ME name is John ]. Oafferty," the
lost one quavered.
Round one for Cafferty." Webster
laughed. Goodbye now. until nine
tomorrow. I'll expect you here John,
without fail" And he took the dere-
lict's hand and wrung II heartily.
SWELL" Webster remarked humor.
ously to Dolores as he held out his
cup for more tea, III I'm not the orr
ginal Tumble Tom, hope may never
see the back Of ray neck"
-Do you attach any importance to
Don Juan's storyr' she asked anx.
iously.
"Yes. but not 50 much as Don Juan
does. I greatly fear have managed
to snarl myself up In q Sobrantean
political intrigue. when I haven't the
slightest interest either way. How.
ever. that's only enc more reason why
I should finish my work hore and ges
back to Denver"
"But how did all this happen, Mr..
Webster?"
Like shooting Ash In q dry lake,
Miss Ruey." Webster replied, and re.
lated to her In detail the story Of bis
adventure with the Sobrantean as.
sassins In Jackson square and his sub.
sequent meeting with Andrew Bowers
aboard La Estrellita.
Dolores laughed long and heartily as
Webster finished his humorous recital
"Billy told me God only made one
Jack Webster and then destroyed the
mold; believe Billy is right. But do
tell me what became Of this extra.
ordinary and unbidden guest"
"The night the steamer arrived I'd
port. Billy and Don Juan came out In
launch to say Hello so I seized
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