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She was inclined to laugh at herself nextsentimental, and the opportunity to administer another

reproof speedily presented itself

"Did you hear soht,

Myra, after ent to bed?" one of the guests inquired in Don Carlos's

hearing

"Yes, I thought of throwing hiet to sleep," drawled Myra, and had the satisfaction of

seeing Don Carlos's lips tighten and his black brows draw together in a

frown

"If you are prepared to run the risk of being waylaid by El Diablo

Cojuelo, I suggest that you go riding and allow hbourhood," Don Carlos said "I have half a dozen good horses in

my stables"

Myra, Tony, and several others ere keen on horse exercise welcoe into riding kit

Their ride was quite uneventful They saw soands They did, however, meet a squad of

mounted carabineros, who saluted them respectfully, and with the leader

of whom Don Carlos paused to chat

"You will be relieved to learn that the officer reports that everything