"
"Meaning the noble and patriotic President?" said Carroll.
"Treason most foul! The cuartels are full of chained prisoners who
have said less."
"Father can go with Mr. Sherwen. I shall do some important
shopping," announced Miss Brewster. "And I don't want any one
along."
Thus apprised of her intentions, Carroll wrapped himself in gloom,
and retired to write a letter.
Miss Polly's shopping, being conducted mainly through the medium
of the sign language, presently palled upon her sensibilities, and
about twelve o'clock she decided upon a drive. Accordingly she
stepped into one of the pretty little toy victorias with which the
city swarms.
"Para donde?" inquired the driver.
His fare made an expansive gesture, signifying "Anywhere." Being
an astute person in his own opinion, the Jehu studied the pretty
foreigner's attire with an appraising eye, profoundly estimated
that so much style and elegance could be designed for only one
function of the day, whirled her swiftly along the two-mile drive
of the Calvario Road, and landed her at the President's palace,
half an hour after the reception was over.
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