Looking underneath the wagon they saw a cot strapped to the outer floor. A number of cooking utensils hung from various hooks. There was also a camp stove and portable oven—everything necessary for comfort.
"When I strike a place like this where there is a restaurant I don't cook for myself, but often I am miles from a settlement when night comes. Then I must cook for myself or starve."
He prepared to depart, but before he went on his way he raised Margarita in his arms and whispered something in her ear.
"No," replied the child, shaking her head.
"Dulces?"[C] he said, pointing to the box of candy.
"No," she said, "muchas aqui."[D]
Aunt Mary did not like his actions. "What did he say?" she inquired, but Margarita had not yet sufficient knowledge of English to explain.
The new dresses were tried on; they fitted very well, and the child was delighted. When Dionysio came they told him about the pedlar.
"I saw him just now," he said. "He was scolding me because I would not give 'Rita to him. He says my grandmother promised, but I do not believe it. If so, she did not know what she was saying. Anyhow, she had not the right."
"He says you are cousins of his wife," said Mr. Page.