At least, I suppose so," he corrected himself hurriedly.
"It is only a supposition," she said quietly, "for you know it cannot be proved.

The Trust was never recorded, and the only copy could not be found among Mr.Hammersley's papers.

It is only part of the name, of which the first is lost." "Part of the name ?" repeated Paul, uneasily.
"Part of it.

It is a corruption of de la Yerba Buena,--of the Yerba Buena,--and refers to the island of Yerba Buena in the bay, and not to the plant.

That island was part of the property of my family--the Arguellos--you will find it so recorded in the Spanish grants.