For me it is a real pleasure to oblige you." "We accept your offer, Mr.Harris," replied Mrs.Weldon; "but I should not wish, however, to deprive you of your horse.

I am a good walker----" "And I am a very good walker," replied Harris, bowing.

"Accustomed to long journeys across the pampas, it is not I who will keep back our caravan.

No, Mrs.Weldon, you and your little Jack will use this horse.
Besides, it is possible that we may meet some of the farm servants on the way, and, as they will be mounted--well, they will yield their horses to us." Dick Sand saw well that in making new objections he would oppose Mrs.
Weldon.
"Mr.Harris," said he, "when do we set out ?" "Even to-day, my young friend," replied Harris.

"The bad season commences with the month of April, and it is of the utmost importance for you to reach the farm of San Felice first.