I know that even he heeds not the laws of his pretended God! He bade me follow his teachings, and I did, and I deceived him! Hal he thinks the game all at his fingers' ends.

But I will neither marry Manuel, nor be a holy sister of Jose.

There will come a time for me.

Now I must work, keep him in the dark, spend the month in seclusion; by that time the troubles here will begin, and who may tell the issue ?" A quick step behind her caused Inez to turn in the midst of her soliloquy.

Dr.Bryant was hastening by, but paused at sight of her face.
"Ah, Senorita! How do you do this beautiful morning ?" He looked at her earnestly, and added, "You are too pale, Inez--much too pale.