And with you and Uncle Ramon it is different.

I know at once that what you say is quite simple and plain and honest; that you have no other meaning in what you say but that which the words convey.

Marcos--you and Uncle Ramon must take me away from here.

I cannot get away.

I am hemmed in on every side." "We can take you away," answered Marcos slowly, "if you like." She turned and looked at him, her attention caught by some tense note in his voice.
"What do you mean ?" she asked.