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His surroundings were not such as to lend him assurance, and Garavel's grief at his daughter's disgrace was really distressing. Moreover, the unequivocal threat to annul the marriage filled him with alarm. His only consolation came from the fact that Gertrudis had made known the truth without the slightest hesitation. That showed that she was loyal, at any rate.
There were more introductions, more bows and polite exchanges of words which had the maddening effect of distracting Miss Garavel's attention. Then, by some glorious miracle, Kirk found himself moving toward the open air at her side, with Mrs. Cortlandt and the banker in advance of them. "Oh, Chiquita," he said, softly, "I thought I'd NEVER find you. I've hunted everywhere."
"In that, at least, you are quite right, for Gertrudis is a good girl, and obedient, as a general rule; but it is impossible. Her marriage has been arranged." "Do you think that is quite fair to her? If she loves Ramon Alfarez " Once again Garavel's brows signalled surprise. "Ah, you know?" "Yes, sir.
Garavel's voice altered and he said, with more of his natural geniality, "I am very glad you take the matter so sensibly, Mr. Anthony; it was, after all, but a dream of youth." "And permit me to offer my congratulations upon the honor your country is about to bestow upon you." Conversing in a friendly manner, they followed the rest of the party.
"Which way?" inquired Stephen as they reached the highroad. "Back to town, I think," Edith told him, "And you?" "I'm not ready yet. See you later." He raised his hat and cantered easily away, while the other two turned their horses' heads toward the city. The time for Senor Garavel's return having arrived, Kirk called at the bank, and found not the least difficulty in gaining an audience.
I thank you for coming to me, at any rate." The two men rose and shook hands; Kirk was not altogether cast down by the result of the interview. He understood the banker's allusion to the possible change of arrangements, and felt sure from what Chiquita had told him that the marriage with Ramon could not take place after the true nature of Garavel's political aspirations became known.
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