"For over five years. He was the best and kindest and most generous of masters," replied Vass with much emotion.
"Hm'!" said Torry, who did not put much faith in this posthumous praise: "Your master was much respected?"
"Certainly. I never heard a word against him."
"He was married, I believe?"
"He was--to Donna Inez Sandoval, a Spanish-American lady; a native of Peru."
"How was it that Mr. Grent met her?"
"Ten years ago he voyaged to Peru for the sake of his health," rejoined Vass: "and I understand he met with Donna Inez at Lima. They were married there."
"In a Romish Church?"
"Certainly. Mr. Grent was a Roman Catholic, and his wife also."
"Are there any children?"