"Where is the next best mine around here?" Tom inquired.
"Perhaps it is El Padre," murmured Don Luis, after a slight pause.
"Where is El Padre (the Priest) located?" Tom wanted to know.
"It is about four miles from here, up over that road," Don Luis rejoined, pointing out the direction.
"May I ask if El Padre is one of your properties, Don Luis?"
Tom continued.
"No; why should I want it when I own El Sombrero?"
"Not unless you wish to own as many mines as possible."
"El Sombrero should be enough for my greatest dreams of wealth," declared Don Luis, closing his eyes dreamily.
Then the car stopped before the house.
Don Luis alighted, Tom and Harry at his heels. A servant appeared at the entrance to the court and informed him that the midday meal was ready to serve.