"You are off yourself now, I suppose?"
"Yes, I've been waiting for you. Really, Philip, you are the laziest man I know."
"This house that Jack built is the castle of indolence," explained Philip, sitting down to table. "Go, my friend, and kiss Dolores for me!"
"I'll do nothing of the sort. I'll kiss her for my own sake! Adios caballeros."
"When will you return, Jack?"
"To-morrow! Meanwhile Don Miguel will look after you both. Take care of yourselves."
"Con dios va usted mi amigo!" said Cassim, graciously. "Now go away, and let me eat my breakfast."
Jack departed, and Tim went to the window to see him ride down the street.
"He is a fine boy," he said, returning to the breakfast-table. "Doña Dolores ought to be proud of having such a lover."
"I have no doubt she is, Tim. It is to be hoped the course of true love will run smooth with Jack; but what with Don Hypolito and the harlequin opal I have my doubts. What are your plans, Timothy?"