“It is so.”
“I can hardly believe it.”
“Nevertheless it is a fact.”
“If I ever get away from it I will read the story all over again.”
The man laughed.
“That’s natural.
“But do you live here alone?”
“Oh, no; there are six Chilian families here with me. But you are beating me at asking questions, for you have learned all there is to be learned of me, while I cannot name you from any descendant of old Adam.”
Without further delay Jack told his companion the story of his adventures.