At daybreak new courage revived the hearts of the people, but for several nights the plaza was occupied by tents and all sorts of rude shelters for thousands who dared not sleep in their houses.
CHAPTER VI.
A JOURNEY
A few days after the earthquake, early in the forenoon, there came a rap at the door of Vasco's home. Inez, always alert, ran to the door, and, throwing it open, saw Harlan Andrews standing there.
"Good morning, Inez," said the young American.
Inez had become quite well acquainted with Harlan because of his many visits to Vasco, and was always glad to see him. So she gave a cheerful smile and hearty response to his greeting, and invited him to enter.
"Is Vasco at home?" asked Harlan, as he came into the living-room.
"Yes, he is out in the courtyard. If you will sit down I will call him."