Isabel came in shortly, and with the tact of true kindness she made no remark, but simply took the chair beside Ortiz, and said, in her usual voice and manner: "Good morning, Captain.

We are glad to see you.

Did you meet my brother Thomas again ?" "Senorita, God be with you! I have not seen him.

I was at Goliad." "Then you would see our brother Juan ?" "Si.

The Senor Juan is in good health and great happiness.