I am a Jewess, so is Maraquito." "Do you speak Spanish ?" "Yes.

Do you wish to speak it with me ?" "Unfortunately I do not know the language," said Jennings, profoundly regretting the fact.

"And your niece ?" "She does not speak it.

She was brought up in England." "In that case she should ask you if her name is masculine or feminine, Mrs.Herne ?" The old lady started.

"I should like to know what you mean ?" "Senora Gredos' Christian name should be Maraquita, not Maraquito!" "Really.