However, I only said: "A letter, sir." "Well, gentlemen," said he to the others, "I think we may reassure Mr.
Martin.

Tell your directors this, Mr.Martin: The Government does not see any need of a public notification, and none will be made.

I think we agree, gentlemen, that to acknowledge the necessity of any such action would be highly derogatory.

But assure them that the President has stated to you, Mr.Martin, personally, with the concurrence of his advisers, that he anticipates no difficulties in your being in a position to remit the full amount of interest to them on the proper day." "I may assure them, sir, that the interest will be punctually paid ?" "Surely I expressed myself in a manner you could understand," said he, with the slightest emphasis on the "you." "Aureataland will meet her obligations.

You will receive all your due, Mr.Martin.That is so, gentlemen ?" Don Antonio acquiesced at once.