Please write to me as soon as you get there, and address me here, care of Nasco, Parmley & Co." An exclamation of impatience here escaped from Mrs.Cliff.In her opinion, the reasons for the non-appearance of the captain should, have been the first thing in the letter.
"When I reached Lima, which is six miles from Callao," the letter continued, "I disposed of some of the property I brought with me, and expect to sell it all before long.

Being known as a Californian, I find no difficulty in disposing of my property, which is in demand here, and in a very short time I shall have turned the whole of it into drafts or cash.

There is a vessel expected here shortly which I shall be able to charter, and as soon as I can do so I shall sail in her to attend to the disposition of the rest of my property.

I shall write as frequently as possible, and keep you informed of my operations.
"Of course, you understand that I could not go on the Mary Bartlett to join you and accompany you to Acapulco, for that would have involved too great a loss of time.

My business must be attended to without delay, and I can get the vessel I want here.
"The people of the _Mary Bartlett_ will not want to wait any longer than can be helped, so you would all better get your baggage together as soon as possible and go on board.