"Aye. He's stopping at my house, and I came to warn you that perhaps it
would be well to be cautious and exercise a little more self-control
than is your wont when in his and _Capitan_ Forest's presence."
The Señora was satisfied with her morning's work; her words had had
their effect. Besides, had she not had her say--unburdened her soul of
many things which she had long been dying to give utterance to? All
things considered she had scored.
"_Á Dios_, Señorita," she added sarcastically, her black eyes gleaming
with malicious satisfaction as with mock courtesy she bowed and turned,
leaving Chiquita silent and motionless, her eyes cast on the ground and
lost in thought.