Often have I seen him since, and last night, when I left the Mission, he was there again with Father Pedro." "And Father Pedro, what said he of him ?" asked Juanita.
"Nothing." The boy hesitated.

"Perhaps--because I said nothing of the stranger." Juanita laughed.

"So thou canst keep a secret from the good father when thou carest.

But why dost thou think this stranger is my new guardian ?" "Dost thou not see, little sister?
he was even then seeking thee," said the boy with joyous excitement.

"Doubtless he knew we were friends and playmates--may be the good father has told him thy secret.