The occurrence I have just related to you has caused me to lose time.

It is necessary for me to return at once to the Amazon--as I purpose descending thence to Para." "Very well, Mr.Torres," replied Benito, "it is not unlikely that we shall see you again in our travels, for before a month has passed my father and all his family will have taken the same road as you." "Ah!" said Torres sharply, "your father is thinking of recrossing the Brazilian frontier ?" "Yes, for a voyage of some months," replied Benito.

"At least we hope to make him decide so.

Don't we, Manoel ?" Manoel nodded affirmatively.
"Well, gentlemen," replied Torres, "it is very probable that we shall meet again on the road.

But I cannot, much to my regret, accept your offer now.