"How very ungrateful of you, Marcelino. What would grandpapa say?" said Dolores. "Don Carlos! I have something to tell you. The wonderful French carriage that you sent out to grandpapa has actually been used at last."
"There is some hope for us then yet," replied Evaña. "When carriages are used then we shall begin to be civilised."
"But it was a very special occasion. Grandpapa took Marcelino to the Miserere, and they spent a day with Don Alfonso."
"And how was the medico?" asked Evaña. "As grumpy as ever?"
"Oh, no; all smiles and hospitality," replied Marcelino. "He received me as my grandfather's grandson, and you know he can refuse nothing to Don Gregorio. Gordon went with us, we were both told that the house was ours, and we mean to go again."
"Bravo!" exclaimed Evaña. "Don Alfonso is coming out in a new line. It is something new for him to invite young men to his house."
"You do not call yourself old, do you?" asked Gordon.
"Don Alfonso treats me as if I was," replied Evaña.
"That is because you are so learned and wise," said Dolores, at which speech Evaña looked uncomfortable and the others laughed.
"My paisanita was there too," said Gordon, "so we passed a very pleasant day I can tell you."