XVI
When Felisa had seen Agueda disappear below the hillside she turned to Beltran.
"What is it, cousin?" asked Felisa, leaning heavily upon his shoulder.
He put his arm round her.
"You must get down, little lady. I have a summons from a friend; I must go home at once."
"But if I choose not to go home?" said Felisa, pouting.
"All the same, we must go," said Beltran.
"But if I will not go?"