CHAPTER V.
THE MINE THAT DID AND DIDN'T At the head of the shaft, Nicolas, the servant, awaited them.
"Nicolas, you rascal!" exclaimed Don Luis, angrily.

"You have not been attending your _caballeros_." "Your pardon, excellency, but the automobile moved too swiftly for me," pleaded Nicolas.

"All the way to the mine I ran, and here I have waited until now." "Keep pace with your duties hereafter, scoundrel," commanded Don Luis, angrily.
Nicolas stepped meekly to the rear of the party.

It was his business to attend Tom and Harry everywhere.

In Mexico one of the grade of gentleman, if he wishes only a glass of water, does not go for it; he sends the attending servant.
This time Nicolas slipped up on the front seat of the car beside the chauffeur.