"
"I hope you'll provide a pleasant entertainment for him."
"We'll do our best," grinned the revolutionist. "Music provided
by Megales' crack military band. A lively and enjoyable occasion
guaranteed to all who attend. Your friend will meet some of the
smartest officers in the State. It promises to be a most
sumptuous affair."
"Then my friend accepts with pleasure."
After the conspirator had gone, Frank spoke up. "You wouldn't go
away with him and leave me here alone, would you?"
"I ce'tainly shouldn't take you with me, kid. I don't want my
little friend all shot up by greasers."
"If you're going, I want to go, too. Supposing-- if anything were
to happen to you, what could I do?"
"Leave the country by the next train. Those are the orders."
"You're always talking about a square deal. Do you think that is
one? I might say that I don't want YOU shot. You don't care
anything about my feelings." The soft voice had a little break in
it that Bucky loved.
He walked across to his partner, that rare, tender smile of his
in his eyes. "If I'm always talking about a square deal I reckon
I have got to give you one.
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