Alison gave her head a toss. “You will not be permitted to enter her class.”

“Ah, you misunderstand me. I meant that I should like the privilege of sharing the lessons with you.”

“I don’t believe you meant any such thing, but we will let that pass.”

“You know she is not the type I most admire.”

“How should I know?”

“Because she is your opposite.”

“That’s nonsense, too.”

“I wish I knew what style of man you admire.”

“I’ll tell you some time. I can’t now, because I am busy with these tortillas. Have you ever eaten a real Mexican meal?”

“No, you know we have not been long in the country, and I have not traveled through this section very much.”