He furtively observed his visitor stowing the deed in a pocket, as if expecting Bryant to initiate some new violence, and resolved on flight if he should.
"There, my friend, that's all you can do for me just now," the engineer remarked.

"But I shall return soon, so keep awake and ready.
When you see me entering, advance _pronto_.

If anything annoys me, it's being kept waiting by a Mexican boy-clerk.

Do you get that clearly ?" "_Si, senor_," the other replied, unconsciously lapsing into his native tongue.
"_Muy bueno_--and bear it in mind.

Now I advise you to get to work on the documents you've allowed to accumulate; it's half-past two and you've had enough of a siesta for one noon." With which Bryant took his departure.
Outside he led his horse across the street to the frame store.