“Countess, this is my friend.”
“Good evening, Pacheco.”
“A very good evening to you, my lady.”
“How tired you are making yourselves on my account!”
“Señora Condesa!” stammered the bandit in confusion.
“You are very nice,” she added graciously.
“You are most flattering,” replied Pacheco.
“No; you two are the flatterers!”
“But are you sorry, my lady?” asked Pacheco gravely.
“I!—On the contrary; I am having a very good time.”