“Yes, indeed,” was the reply. “I guess the fighting is all over, now that General Villa has been successful in Chihuahua and other northern states.”
“But there has been trouble down here?”
“Oh yes, but it is all over. Besides, the revolutionists probably have not enough money to buy arms and ammunition.”
“Why don’t they steal them? It wouldn’t be the first time.”
Mrs. Sebastian’s face turned red.
“What do you mean?” she asked angrily.
“I am sorry I offended you,” Dick apologized. “I spoke thoughtlessly.”
“Say no more about it,” said Mrs. Sebastian with a laugh. “I am naturally touchy on that subject, for I have friends who were of the revolutionary party.”
“I see,” replied Dick, and the subject was changed as Shirley and Mabel returned to them.
Half an hour later the Yucatan dropped anchor a mile off shore and the small boats were lowered for such passengers as desired to land.