sailors who awaited commands, and they sprang to
the anchor and sails.

"We are going to have a cruise," announced the
host to his guests. "The bay is very smooth, there
is a fine breeze, we shall neither be becalmed nor
otherwise the sport of inclement waters. I know
that most of you have never seen this beautiful bay
and that you will enjoy its scenery as much as I
shall."

He moved to Concha's side and dropped his voice.
"This is for you, senorita," he said. "You want
change, variety, and I have planned to give you all
that I can in one day. I expect you to be happy."

"I shall be," she said dryly, "if only in watching
a diplomat get his way. You will see every corner
of our bay, and I shall have the delightful sensation
of doing something for which I cannot be held re-
sponsible."

He laughed. "I am quite willing that you should
understand me," he said. "But it is true that I
thought as much of you as of myself."

In a few moments the ship was under way. San-
tiago and Sturgis had gone down to the cabin to
reassure Dona Ignacia, who uttered a loud cry as
the Juno gave a preliminary lurch. Gervasio and