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On the Frontier

CHAPTER II
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The Don is that lofty in principle that he's willin' to sacrifice his affections for the good of the gal; and you, on your hand, kalkilate to see all he's done for her, and go your whole pile better.

You'll make the legal formalities good.

I reckon that old Injin woman who can swear to the finding of the baby on the shore will set things all right yet.

For the matter o' that, if you want anything in the way of a certificate, I'm on hand always." "Juanita and myself are at your disposition, caballeros," said Don Juan, with a grave exaltation.

"Never let it be said that the Mexican nation was outdone by the great Americanos in deeds of courtesy and affection.
Let it rather stand that Juanita was a sacred trust put into my hands years ago by the goddess of American liberty, and nurtured in the Mexican eagle's nest.


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