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Otherwise he would surely find himself, in a short time, with his back to a stone wall and his face to a firing-squad. That was the sort of man Longorio was. The speaker wondered if Mrs. Austin really understood his chief's nature; how determined he was; how relentless he could be. General Longorio was a remarkable person. Opposition of any sort he could not brook.
The two Guzman boys, greatly moved, returned to announce that they had indeed identified their father's body, and Longorio could not well refuse to accept their evidence. "Very well," said he. "I am indebted to you. Since there is nothing more to be said, apparently, I will return to Romero." With a bow to Mrs.
If the government will not pay, I will. I have means; I am not a poor man. All I possess would be too little to buy your happiness." "You embarrass me. I'm afraid you don't realize what you say." Alaire remained cool under the man's protestations. "I have lost more than a thousand head of cattle." "We shall say two, three thousand, and the government will pay," Longorio asserted, brazenly.
A moment later a tall figure mounted the steps and came forward with outstretched hand, crying, in Spanish: "Señora! I surprise you. Well, I told you some day I should give myself this great pleasure. I am here!" "General Longorio! But what a surprise!" Alaire's amazement was naive; her face was that of a startled school-girl.
My car is over by Morales's house." "Señor Austin is in a great hurry," sneered some one in Spanish. "Once more he leaves all of the fighting to his friends." "That's Adolfo Urbina," panted Paloma. "I know him." Stung by this open charge of cowardice, Austin began a voluble defense, but in the midst of it General Longorio addressed him, sharply: "You will stay here, señor.
We have fire in our veins, señora." To these perfervid protestations Dolores listened with growing fright; her eyes were wide and they were fixed hypnotically upon the speaker; she presented much the appearance of a rabbit charmed by a serpent. But to Longorio she did not exist; she was a chattel, a servant, and therefore devoid of soul or intelligence, or use beyond that of serving her mistress.
Father O'Malley, who had been trying to make himself heard, stepped in front of the general and said, solemnly: "Take care what you do, Longorio. I have married these people, and you can't undo what I have done. We are American citizens. The laws of civilization protect us." The Mexican fought for his voice, then stammered: "You are my priest; I brought you here. I offered to marry her.
Dave rose and strolled restlessly about the hotel. A half-hour passed and Longorio did not reappear; an hour dragged by, and then Dave took occasion to go to his room. A glance through the open parlor door showed the foreigner in closest conversation with Mrs. Austin. They were laughing; they were alone; even Dolores was nowhere to be seen.
Longorio uttered a peculiar, wordless cry of dismay; his mouth fell open; his arms dropped; he went limp all over, paralyzed momentarily by surprise and horror; his eyes protruded; he swayed as if his sight had blurred. "I said I'd never marry you," she rushed on, vibrantly. "This is the man I love the only man. Yes, and I've learned the truth about you. I know who killed Mr. Austin."
The sons of Ricardo Guzman stepped forward promptly, and Law waved them toward the boat landing, where the two helpers were waiting with Ricardo's remains. Despite the Ranger captain's easy assumption of command, the strain of the situation had not subsided, and Longorio drew swift attention to himself when he said: "It is fortunate that I chanced to learn of this matter.
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