their luggage being put on the pier.

The boatman was sullen about the failure of his trick, until Mr.
Robinson, who was an experienced traveler, slipped him a coin, which
must have been large enough to make up for the disappointment, for
the man murmured: "Muchas gracias!" and fell to with a will to help
the travelers get their belongings into a carriage.

"What did he say to papa?" asked Bess, of Inez.

"Many thanks," translated the Spanish girl.

"I must practice that!" spoke Jack. "What else do you say in this
country, Inez?"

"Oh, many zings, Senor," and she blushed prettily. "It all depends
on what you want. But many here speak ze English as you do. Zere is
little trouble."

"What would I do if I wanted a glass of ice cream soda water?" asked
Walter. "And I feel like one now."

"Zere is not so much of your ice-cream soda here," went on Inez, "but
ozer drinks are of a goodness. Cocoanut milk is much nice. If in a
store you go, say 'Quiero' (ke-a-ro), which means 'I want.' And zen
name zat which you desire. You will of a soon learn ze Spanish for
many zings."

"And how shall we know what to pay?" asked Bess.