I can never forget that he risked his life to save mine.

To lose so dear a friend will be a great grief, even though my loss be your gain, senorita." "No loss, Senor Fortescue.

Instead of one friend you will have two.

Your gain will be as great as mine." My answer to these gracious words was to take her proffered hand and press it to my lips.
"_Caramba!_ What is this?
Juanita?
And you, senor, is it the part of a friend?
Do you know ?" "Don't be jealous, Salvador," said Juanita, quietly to her lover, who had come on the balcony unperceived.

"Senor Fortescue is a true friend.