"I can buy the mummy from Braddock." "No," said Don Pedro.

"I have a right to my own property." Random lingered until late in the afternoon and until darkness fell, as he was anxious to see Donna Inez.

But she did not appear until late.
Meanwhile Archie Hope put in an appearance, having come to see Don Pedro with an account of his interview with Widow Anne.

Before coming to the inn he had called on Professor Braddock, and from him had heard all about the wickedness of Mrs.Jasher.His surprise was very great.
"I should not have believed it," he declared.

"Poor woman!" "Ah," said Random, rather pleased, "you are more merciful than the Professor, Hope.