A stranger has been here to-day; an American." "What did he say to thee ?" "That he would call again, Senor." The incident was not an unusual one, and it did not trouble the doctor's mind.

There was on the side of the house a low extension containing two rooms.

These rooms belonged exclusively to him.

One was his study, his office, his covert, the place to which he went when he wanted to be alone with his own soul.

There were a bed and bath and refreshments in the other room.