Mr.Fitzgerald had again written in a strain very similar to his first letter, but from Rosa herself nothing had been received.
"I don't know what to make of this," said Madame.

"Rosa is not a girl that would consent to a secondary position where her heart was concerned." "You know how common it is for quadroons to accede to such double arrangements," rejoined the Signor.
"Of course I am well aware of that," she replied; "but they are educated, from childhood, to accommodate themselves to their subordinate position, as a necessity that cannot be avoided.

It was far otherwise with Rosa.

Moreover, I believe there is too much of Grandpa Gonsalez in her to submit to anything she deemed dishonorable.
I think, my friend, somebody ought to go to Savannah to inquire into this business.

If you should go, I fear you would get into a duel.
You know dear Floracita used to call you Signor Pimentero.