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I felt I had some reasons for self-congratulations; for con siderable as my present difficulties were, yet I undoubtedly stood In a more hopeful position than I had before the revolution. I was now resolved to get my money safe out of the country, and I had hopes of being too much for McGregor In the other matter which shared my thoughts. The return of the day, however, brought new troubles. I was roused at an early hour by a visit from the Colonel himself. He brought very disquieting tidings. In the course of the night every one of our proclamations had been torn down or do faced with ribald scribblings ; posted over or alongside them there now hung multi tudinous enlarged copies of the Presi dent's offensive notice. How or by whom these seditious measures had been effect ed we were at a loss to tell, for the officers and troops were loud in declaring their vigilance. In the very center of the Pi azza, at the base of the President's statue, was posted an enormous bill, "Remember 1871 1 Death to Traitors !" "Ho wcould they do that unless the sol diers were In it?" asked the Colonel gloomily. "I have sent those two com panies back to the barracks and had an other lot out. But how do I know they'll be any better? I met DeChair Just now and asked him what the temper of the troops was. The little brute grinned, and said: 'Ah, mon President, it would be better if the good soldiers had. a leetle more money.' " "That's about It," said I ! "burthen you haven't got much more money." "What I've eot I mean to stick to," said the Colonel. "If this thing is going to burst up, I'm not going to be kicked out to starve. I telj you what It is, Mar tin, you must let me have 'some of that msh hack airain." ' . ' ' ' '' ' : "' ' : The effrontery of this request amazed me. The man'g want of ordinary moral' ity was too revolting. Uidn t ne Know very well that the money wasn't mine? Didn't he himself obtain my help on the oTr,ra!a torma that I should have this money to repay the bank with? ' ' "Not a farthing. Colonel; not a iar- fMnir! ' Hv our agreement that cash was to be mine; but for that I wouldn't have touched your revolution wltn a pair 4 or. ..i ' tongs. TTo looked verv savage, ana muuerea anmerhlnff under his breath "You're carrying things witn a mgu a . . . . it Vinnrt " hn said. " ' : ... . ,i "I'm not going to steal to please you, said I. . .. "You weren't always so scrupulous, he sneered. I took no notice of this insult, but re routed mv determination "Look here, Martin," he said, "I'll give vou twenty-four hours to thlna. it over and let me advise you to change your mind then. I don't want to quarrel, but I'm crnlnir tft have some of that money fllearlv he had learned statecraft in his predecessor's school. "Twenty-four hours is something," thought I, and determined to try the cunning of the serpent. "All right, Colonel," I said, "I'll think 1; over. I don't pretend to like it; Dut, after all, I'm in with you and we must null together. We'll see how tnings 10015 to-morrow morning," "Thpre'a another matter I wanted to sneak to vou about," he went op. I invited him Into the breakfast room. gave him a cup of coffee (which, to my credit, I didn't poison), and began on my own eggs and toast. "Fira awav." said I briefly, "I suppose you know I'm going to be married?" he remarked. "No. I hadn't heard," I replied, feign lng to be entirely occupied with a very nimhln fire. "Rather a busy time for mnrrvltlir. isn't It? Who Is she?" "You needn't pretend to be so very inno cent; I expect you could give a pretty irood guess." "Madame Devarges?" I asked blandly "Suitable match ; about your age "I wish you wouldn't try to be funny !' he exclaimed. "You know as well as I do It's the Signorlna." "Really?" I replied. "Well, well, fancied you were a little touched In that Quarter. And she has consented to make vou happy ?" I was curious to see what he would say, I knew he was a bad liar, and, as fact, I believe he told the truth on this occasion, for he answered ; "Says she never cared a stray for any' one else. "Not even Whittlngham?" I asked ma llciouslv. "Hates the old ruffian !" said the Colo nel. "I once thought she had a liking for you, Martin, but she laughed at the Idea. I'm glad of It, for we should hjtve fallen out." I smiled In a somewhat sickly way, and took refuge in my cup. hen I emerged, "And when is It to be?" "Next Saturday. Fact Is, between you and me, Martin, she's ready enough." I This was too disgusting. But whether the Colonel was deceiving me, or the Slg : norlna had deceived him, I didn't know a little bit of both, probably. I saw, how ever, what the Colonel's game was plainly no ugh ; be was, in his clumsy way, warn ing me off his preserves, for, of course, knew my pretensions, and I don't think I imposed on him very much. But was anxious to avoid a rupture and gain time. "I must call and congratulate the lady," I said. The Colonel couldn't very well object to that, but he dldu't like it. "Weil, Christina told me she was very busy, but I daresay she'll see you for a tew minutes. "I daresay she will," I said dryly. . "I must be off now. I shall have to be about all day trying to catch those fel lows who destroyed the bills." "lou wont be doing any business to day, then?" "What, about settling the government?" he asked, grinning. "Not just yet. Wait till I ve got the Signora and the money, and then we'll see about that. You think about the money, my boy !" Much to my relle he then departed, and as he went out I vowed that neither Slgnorina nor money should he have. In the course of the next twenty-four hours must find a way to prevent him. "Rather early for a call," said I, "but must see the Signorlna." On my way up I met several people and heard some interesting facts. In the first place, no trace had appeared of Don An tonio and his daughter; rumor declared that they had embarked on The Song stress with the President and his faithful doctor. Secondly, Johnny Carr was still in bed at the Golden House (this from Madame Devarges, who had been to Bee him) ; but his men had disappeared, after solemnly taking the oath to the new gov ernment. Item three. The Colonel had been received with silence and black looks by the troops, and two officers had van ished Into space, both Americans, and the only men of any good in a fight. Things were looking rather blue, and I began to think I also should like to disappear, pro vided I' could carry off my money and my love with me. My scruples about loy alty had been removed by the Colonel's overbearing conduct, and I was ready for any -step that -promised me the fulfillment of my pwn designs. , It. was pretty evident that there would-be no living with Mc Gregor in his present frame of mind, and was convinced that my best course would be to 'cut the whole thing, or, if that proved Impossible, to see what bar gain I could make with the President. Of course all would 'go smoothly with him if I gave up the dollars and the lady ; a like sacrifice would conciliate McGregor. But then I didn't mean. to make it. "One or other I will have," said I, as I knocked at the door of "Mon Rapos," "and both if possible." The Signorina was looking worried ; in' deed, I thought she had been crying. "Did you meet my aunt on your way up 7 she asked, the moment 1 was an nounced. "No," said I. "I've sent her away," she continued. "All this fuss frightens her, so I got the Colonel's leave ( for you know we mustn't move without permission now liberty has triumphed) for her to seek change of air." "Where's she going to?" I said. "Home," said the Signorlna. I didn't know where "home" was, but I never ask what I am not meant to know, "You see, Jack, I had to care for my money. "Oh, so you ve given it to Mrs. Car rlngton?" "Yes, all but five thousand dollars." "Does the Colonel know that?" "Dear me, of course not, or he'd never have let her go." "You're very wise," said I. I only wish I could have sent my money with her." "I'm afraid that would have made dear aunt rather bulky," said the Signorlna, tittering. "Yes, such a lot of mine s In cash," I said regretfully. Without more ado, I disclosed my own perilous condition and the Colonels boasts about herself. "What a villain that man is !" Bhe ex claimed. "Of course I was civil to him, but I didn't say half that. You didn believe that I did, Jack?" There's never any use in being unpleas' ant, so" I said I had rejected the Idea with scorn. "But what's to be done? If I'm here to-morrow, he'll take the money, and, as likely as not, cut my throat if I try to stop him." "Yes, and he'll marry me," chimed in the Signorina. "Jack, we must have a counter-revolution." "I don't see what good that'll do," answered dolefully. "The President will take the money just the same, and I ex pect he'll marry you just the same. "Of the two, I would rather have him, Now. don't rage, Jack 1 I only said. the two.' But you're quite right; it couldn't help us much to bring General Whlttinehain back." "To say nothing of the strong proba bility of my perishing In the attempt. "Let me think," said the Signorlna, knitting her brows. CHAPTER XX. The Signorina sat there, looking very thoughtful and troubled, but It seemed to me as if she were rather undergoing conflict of feeling than thinking out course of action. Once she glanced at me. then turned awav with a restless movement and a sigh. I strolled ud to the window to look out, I had stood there a little while, when I heard .her call softly I "Jack 1" I turned and came to her, kneeling down by her side and taking her hands, She gazed rather Intently Into my face with unusual gravity. Then she said! "If yau have to choose between me and the money, which will It ber I kissed her hand for answer. "If the money is lost, won't It all come out? And then won't they call you dis honest?" "I suppose so," said I. "You don't mind that?" "Yes, I do. Nobody likes to be called thief especially when there's a kind of truth about it. But I should mind losing you more." "Are you really very fond of me, Jack? No, you needn't say so. I think you are. Now I'll tell you a secret. If you hadn't come here, I should have married Geueral Whittlngham long ago. I stayed here In tending to do It, and he asked me very soon after you first arrived. I gave him my money, you know then." I was listening intently. It seemed as if some things were going to be cleared up. "Well," she continued, "you know what happened. You fell in love with me, I tried to make you, and then I suppose I fell a little In love with you. At any rate, told the President I wouldnt marry him just then. Some time- after, I wanted some money, and I asked him to give mo back mine. He utterly refused ; you know his quiet way. He said he would keep It for "Mrs. Whittlngham." Oh, I could have killed him 1 But I didn't dare to break with him openly ; besides, he's very hard to fight against. We had constant isputes; he would never give back the money, and I declared I wouldn't marry him unless I had It first, and not then un less I chose. He was very angry and vowed I should marry him without a penny of it; and so it went on. But he never suspected you, Jack, not till quite the end. Then we found out about the debt, you know ; and about the same time saw he at last suspected something b- tween you and me. And the very day before w ecamet ot he bank he drove me to desperation. He stood beside me In this room, and said : 'Christina, I am growing old. I shall wait no longer. I believe you're In love with that young Martin.' Then he apologized for his plain speaking, for he's always gentle In man ner. And I defied him. And then. Jack, what do you think he did?" "What?" I cried. "He laughed 1" said the Signorlna, with tragic Intensity. "I couldn't stand that. so 1 joined the Colonel in upsetting him. Ah, he shouldn t have laughed at me." And indeed she looked at this moment a dangerous subject for such treatment. I knew what no one else knew, and I could influence him as no one else could, and I had my revenge. But now," she said, "it all ends In nothing." And she broke down, sobbing. Then, recovering herself, and motioning me to be still, she went on ; "You must be quiet and cautious. But I must go to-night to-night, Jack, either with you or to the President." "My darling, you shall come with me," said I. "Where?" "Oh, out of this somewhere." ' I was full of rage against McGregor, but I couldn t afford the luxury of in dulging It, so I gave my whole mind to finding a way out for us. At last I seem' ed to hit upon a plan. The Signorlna saw the inspiration in my eye. "Have you got it, Jack? she said. "I think so if you will trust yourself to me, and don't mind an uncomfortable night." ' "Go on." "You know my little steam launch? It will be dark to-night. If We can get on board with a couple of hours' start we can show anybody a clean pair of heels. She travels a good pace, and It's only fifty miles to safety and foreign soil, I shall land there a beggar !" "I don't mind that, Jack," she said. "I have my five thousand, and aunt will join us with the rest But how are we to get on board? Besides, oh, Jack 1 the President watches the coast every night with The Songstress and you know she's got steam Mr. Carr just had auxiliary steam put In." "No," I said, "I didn't know about that. Look "here, Christina, excuse the question, but can you communicate with the President?" "Yes," she said, after a second's hesita tion. "And will he believe what you tell him?" "I don't know. He might and he might not. He'll probably act as if he didn't." "Well, we must chance it," I said. "At any rate, better be caught by him than stay here. We were, perhaps, a little hasty with that revolution of ours." (To be continued.) No Divorce for Him. Browning They say Skinner's wife treats him shamefully. Greening Why doesn't he get a di vorce? Browning He's afraid to. All his money is in her name. . Feminine Viewpoint. Mrs. Hyker My husband's creditors ought to be happy because of his bar gain failure. 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