He will come back when the fancy takes him." "I shall alter all that, when we are married," muttered Mrs.Jasher with a frown.

"He must be taught to be less selfish." "I fear you will never improve him in that respect," said Lucy dryly, and rejoined the gentlemen in time to hear Random mention the name of Don Pedro de Gayangos.
"What is that, Sir Frank ?" she asked.
Random turned toward her with his pleasant smile.
"My Spanish friend, whom I met at Genoa, is coming here to-morrow." "With his daughter ?" questioned Mrs.Jasher roguishly.
"Of course," replied the young soldier, coloring.

"Donna Inez is quite devoted to her father and never leaves him." "She will one day, I expect," said Hope innocently, for his eyes were on his sketch and not on Random's face, "when the husband of her choice comes along." "Perhaps he has come along already," tittered Mrs.Jasher significantly.
Lucy took pity on Random's confusion.
"Where will they stay ?" "At the Warrior Inn.

I have engaged the best rooms in the place.

I fancy they will be comfortable there, as Mrs.Humber, the landlady, is a good housekeeper and an excellent cook.