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"That, of course, depends on the brigand," answered Don Carlos, with a

senuinely afraid

to come to Spain lest she should lose her heart----"

"I a!" interrupted Myra, exasperated beyond retted the i your prouest?" queried Don Carlos quickly

"That will depend on whether you know your duty to a guest and your

obligations as a host," retorted Myra curtly, and Tony raised his

eyebrows, surprised by her unusual rudeness

"I flatter myself, dear lady, that I have a reputation as a host whose

hospitality is boundless," said Don Carlos gravely

A foot with the tea-tray relieved the tension, and Tony

began to question Don Carlos about his trip, and to tell hi