"I never think of South America," he protested.
"Of course not. The jewel is more attractive than the casket. When did you last hear from Señorita Fajardo?"
"I never had a letter from her in my life."
"She is cautious, it seems. Are you?"
"I don't write to her, if that is what you mean. I did love her----"
"What a polite thing to say to me!"
"But I don't any longer. You see, I thought that Berring--your----"
"There's nothing in that," said Lady Jim, quickly. "There never really was, and if you really love this estancia lady, why not marry her?"
"I am engaged already."
"To me, or to that pretty, vivacious girl over there?"