"Well, what then?" she interrupted, looking at him with fixed attention.
"That is to say, I am not sole owner."
"You have partners?"
"Yes, I have one."
"And that partner——?"
"Stay, madam, I prefer being frank with you, and telling you clearly how matters stand."
"I am listening, caballero."
"I am owner without being so."
"I do not understand you at all."
"It is very simple, however, as you will see."