Shoshone journal., 1921-05-20

iber automatic pistols. and a plen-
tiful supply Of ammunition-after
which he returned to the hotel. first
having conducted Don Juan to bar
ber shop and given him instructions
to report for orders and his midday
drink the instant he should have ac-
quired the outward evidences Of re-
spectability.
At the hotel Webster found two
messages awaiting him. One was from
Billy Geary, up at San Miguel de Pad
ia, advising him that everything was
in readiness for a trip to the mine;
the other was a note from Ricardo
Ruey, but signed with his alias Of
Andrew Bowers. Webster read:
Dear Friend:
"a certain higher-up has been con-
vinced that it would be extremely in
advisable to eliminate you now. It
has been pointed out to this person
that you are a prom. cit. up in your
neck of the woods and dangerous 10
monkey with-persOnally and because
such monkeying may lead to unpleas-
ant complications with your paternal
government. A far more artistic and
effective way of raising hell with you
has been suggested to this higher-up
Individual, and he has accepted ii. In
deed, the plan pleased him so much
that he laughed quite heartily. Real
", 1t is quite diabolical, but remem-
Der, he who laughs last laughs best
and I'm the villain in this sketch.
Barring accidents, my dear Web
ster, you are good for at least six
Ieeks Of existence. Beyond that l
dare not guarantee you
Thine,
ANDREW BOWERS"
THAT makes it nice" the recipient
Of this comforting communication So
Hloauized. He went up to his room,
packed a duffle bag with such belong
ings as he would find necessary. dur
ing a prolonged stay in the mountains
and at luncheon was fortunate enough
to find Dolores in the dining room
when he entered.
I'm going up to San Miguel de Pad
ia this afternoon" he announced as
he took his seat. A look Of extreme
anxiety clouded her lovely face, and
he noticed it. "Oh. there's no risk"
he hastened to assure her. THAT
scamp of a brother Of yours, through
his friends in high places, has man
aged to get me a reprieve." He hand
ed her RicardO's letter.
She looked up, much relieved. from
her perusal. And how long do you
expect to be gone, Caliph?
quite a while. I'll be busy around
that drafted concession for a couple
of weeks. surveying and assaying and
what-all; then. while waiting for our
machinery and supplies to arrive from
the United States, shall devote my
spare time to hunting and fishing and
reforming Don Juan Cafetero. The
cool hills for mine"
"Whae a selfish. unsOciable pro-
grant, she reflected. Il wonder If
it will occur to him to come down
here once in a while and take me for
a drive on the MalecOn and talk TO
me to keep me from dying Of ennui
before I meet Ricardo. I'll wait and
see if he suggests it,"
However, for reasons best known TO
himself and the reader Mr.. Webster
made no such interesting suggestion;
so she decided that while he was ire
mendously nice, he was, nevertheless,
a very queer man and thoroughly ex-
Just before the train pulled out
John Stuart Webster took Dolores
hand. "Good-by. Seeress," he said
very soberly. "The trail forks here
for the first time-possibly the last,
although I'll try TO be on hand to
make good on my promise to present
you TO your brother the day he oc-
cuples the palace. However, II l
shouldn't be in town that day. just
go up and introduce yourself to him.
It's been wonderful to have met you
and known you. even for such brief |
period. I shall never forget you and
the remarkable "a hours just passed
II shall not soon forget them my
>CiAt NeAAAEiA AVA SoNs SAtN eN-.--~~-
Haven't you been a busy little cup
Of tea. Caliph Within "a hours after
landing. you have changed your mind |
three times. lost the best job in the |
world, had your fortune told, been 4
marked for slaughter. acquired a new |
found friend and commenced actively /
and with extraordinarily good results |
he work of reforming him. sOused a
gentleman in the fountain, spurned /
another with the tip of your boot. /
.ode with me around the Malecon and |
listened to the band concert. bundled 1
Door Billy Off to San Miguel de Pad
Ia. discovered my brother presumed
o be dead. and received a reprieye
rom your enemies, while they per
ect new plans for destroying you.
Really, you are quite caliDh.'
"Oh, there's a dash Of speed in the
Id horse yet. Miss Ruey," he assured
er laughingly. "Now listen don't tell
nybody about your brother, and don't