You might as well go at once to San Diego.
In short, the route by the isthmus is not to be thought of." "And what of the overland route ?" asked Mrs.Stanley.
"The overland route is the _other_," laughed Coronado.
"Yes, I know.

We must take it, I suppose.

But what is the last news about it?
You spoke this morning of Indians, I believe.

Not that I suppose they are very formidable." "The overland route does not lead directly through paradise, my dear Mrs.
Stanley," admitted Coronado with insinuating candor.

"But it is not as bad as has been represented.