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"I will be there before you: is there any good news?"

A finger was laid on the lip, and a significant nod and ere not lost upon thelow before the Padre, walked sloay The day wore on, h darkness would never fall again, and hboring houses athwart the street Twilight closed at last, and having placed her father's evening azed down the narrow alley, and perceiving no one stirring, sallied forth The stars gave a faint light, and she hurried on toward the bridge: sas her step, yet noiseless, and she glided on like a being froe was gained at length and alloo from the opposite direction Closer she drew the mantle about her forer paused and bent eagerly forward: "Who goes there?"

The voice ell known Inez's heart gave a quick bound, and she answered: "Inez de Garcia!"

"Why, where are you roaht, Inez? Are you not afraid to venture out alone and so far from home?"

"No, Doctor, I have no fears; I was never a coward you know; and besides, ould har woman? Surely your people will not molest me?"

"No, certainly not But, Inez, I hope you are not bending your steps toward the Alah they have taken the last of ive Yet I will be true to Mary and to you Fear nothing for me, and let me pass on my errand"

He stood aside "Bueño noche, Señorita"

"Bueño noche;" and she glided on "I fear I have lost tiht stealing up fro her speed she pushed on, but, despite her efforts, the moon rose with uncommon brilliance as she approached the place of rendezvous, and soon every object was bathed in a flood of light

The Ala double row ofout in the direction of the Powder-House, was the favorite promenade with the inhabitants of the town Previous to the breaking out of the war nu, others playing garaver portion of the co on the rude seats supplied for the purpose But their favorite resort was blood-stained, for the Alameda was the battle-field in the late desperate conflict, and the s cavalry Dark spots were still visible, that were yet dari between the trees Beyond where the avenue ceased, stood a low, irregular building of stone, thatched with tule