trunk and I will show it to you."

"Show it to us now!" I shouted.

But Teresa interrupted me. "What a child you are, when poor Paula is so
tired! Tomorrow will be time enough."

The meal for the young traveler had been prepared on the end of the great
table, where Teresa had placed buttered toast and jam, and soon she sallied
from the kitchen with the rest of the food.

"There you are, Paula," Teresa said, drawing her to the table; "Sit down
and eat!"

"And the others?" said Paula, looking at us.

"Oh, we ate long ago," said Rosa.

"I think we might eat a little bread and jam to accompany her," I said.
Then everybody laughed.

"I think Lisita is right for once," said Teresa, always happy when she was
able to give us a bit of pleasure; "and I think Paula will be a little more
comfortable that way."

"Now then, Paula, are you not hungry?" asked Teresa with her hand on the
lock of the kitchen door.

"Yes, madame ... that is--yes, Teresa."