To-morrow, nothing.

For a week, for a month, nothing! After, we shall see." Poindexter paused thoughtfully.

"Will you give your word, Don Jose, that you will not press the claim for a month ?" "Truly, on one condition.

Observe! I do not ask you for an equal promise, that you will not take this time to defend yourself." He shrugged his shoulders.

"No! It is only this.