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Livermore's apartment, the conversation naturally turned on Pepito. ''Well, what think you of my cavalier? said Adéle. ''As you are aware, my acquaintance with him is of but recent date; but one thing speaks greatly in his favor: he has been for several months attached to Mr.
''Doubtless he was murdered for his money and his watch; but have you heard from Toluca? ''Yes, and Adéle informs me that I may expect Pepito in the course of the day. So I shall not delay my departure beyond to-morrow, perhaps to-night. But there is some one at the door; doubtless it is Pepito. 'Mr. Livermore opened the door; but instead of Pepito it was his friend, Pedro, who entered.
It suited her remarkably well, and I was not surprised to observe the intense admiration with which Pepito gazed upon her, for her beauty was truly fascinating. Notwithstanding my suspicions of the absence of that inner spiritual beauty which should adorn all female loveliness, I myself could scarce resist the spell she exercised on my feelings, even in spite of my judgment.
Percival had been waiting for me about two hours. 'The violent emotions which raged within me must have been portrayed on my countenance, for on my entering the apartment, she started back in dismay. ''Mrs. Percival, said I, striving to master the repulsive feeling which the mere sight of her excited, 'Pepito has, within the past hour, been murdered. ''Murdered! she repeated. 'And the secret
'After a somewhat protracted but by no means important conversation, I retired, promising to see them in the morning, previous to Adéle's departure. 'Shortly before the appointed hour, Pepito arrived, and announced that all his preparations had been made. His fair charge quickly made her appearance, dressed in complete Mexican costume.
What is the name of the best matador you have for to-morrow's show?" "Pepito de Malaga," said Don Enrique, "one of the greatest names, one of the bravest men, in all Spain." "Very well," said the Doctor, "I have a proposal to make to you. I have never fought a bull in my life.
''The very man, replied Arthur; 'his journey was successful. You have seen the specimens he brought. I was intoxicated with delight; but Adéle did not share my joy. Nature has given woman a faculty of intuition denied to man. Alas! Adéle's presentiment has been verified; your account of the interview between Pepito and his friend proves her fears were well-grounded. ''In what way?
It is essential to the success of my plans, that these two men should not be left together. Will you, can you, tack yourself on to them, and keep close to Pepito until they separate? ''Your request is as strange as it is difficult of execution; but I will do my best.
I swear to you by the holy Virgin of Guadalupe, I am making a clean breast of it. Now, will you take that amount? Say the word, and I will go and fetch it right away. 'This proposition seemed to embarrass the scrupulous Pepito extremely, and he remained some time lost in thought.
''Scoundrel! you have not dared to thus deceive me? exclaimed Mr. Livermore, starting to his feet and advancing toward Pepito, with an air of menace. ''Unfortunately, I did not; but you have proved to me what a fool I was, not to suspect their value. You evidently attach immense importance to them. ''Control your temper, Arthur, said Adéle, in English, 'or you will ruin every thing.
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