"Don Caesar means that your ward has some idea herself that she is of Spanish origin--at least, Milly says so.

But of course, as one of the oldest trustees, YOU know the facts." In another moment Paul would have committed himself.

"I think we'll leave Miss Yerba out of the question," he said, coldly.

"My remark was a general one, although, of course, I am responsible for any personal application of it." "Spoken like a politician, Hathaway," said Judge Baker, with an effusive enthusiasm, which he hoped would atone for the alarming results of his infelicitous speech.

"That's right, gentlemen! You can't get the facts from him before he is ready to give them.