THE GRIP OF THE VELVET GLOVE On returning to the hotel in the corner of the Plaza de la Constitution, Sarrion threw down on the table before Marcos the note that Father Muro had given him.

He made no comment.
"My dear uncle," the letter ran, "I am writing to advise you of my decision to go into religion.

I am prompted to communicate this to you without delay by the remembrance of your many kindnesses to me.

You will, I know, agree with me that this step can only be for my happiness in this world and the next.

Your grateful niece .-- JUANITA DE MOGENTE." Marcos read the letter carefully, and then seeking in his pocket, produced the note that Juanita had passed to him through the hole in the wall of the convent school at Saragossa.