"She hesitated; then, seeming suddenly to form a resolution, she drew a small paper from her bosom."
"'Copy that,' she said to the evangelista, 'and I will give you two ounces.'"
"The old villain seized the paper, and looked at it."
"'But it is not Castilian,' he said."
"'It is French,' she answered, 'But what consequence is it to you?'"
"'To me, none.'"
"He prepared his paper and pens, and copied the note without further observation. When it was finished, the girl compared the two notes, gave a smile of satisfaction, tore up the original, folded the note, and dictated a short address to the evangelista. Then she placed the letter in her bosom, and went out, after paying the agreed on price, which the evangelista seized gaily, for he had gained more in a few minutes than he usually did in a month. The girl had scarce departed, ere I raised my head: but the evangelista made me a sign to re-assume my position. He had heard the key turning in his door. I obeyed, and lucky it was I did so, for a man entered almost immediately. This man evidently desired not to be known. He was carefully wrapped up in a large rebozo, and the brim of his sombrero was pulled down over his eyes. On entering, he gave an angry start."
"'Who is that man?' he asked, pointing to me."
"'I A poor drunkard asleep.'"
"'A young girl has just left here.'"