The book The Picture of Las Cruces; a Romance of Mexico was written by author Reid, Christian, 1846-1920 Here you can read free online of The Picture of Las Cruces; a Romance of Mexico book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Picture of Las Cruces; a Romance of Mexico a good or bad book?
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In Mexico we do not allow the fancies of boys and girls to settle the most im- portant aflfair of life. My daughter will obey me." " Do not be too sure of that," said Ingraham, his restrained excitement suddenly bursting into flame. " She will not obey you, if I have any influ- ence over her. And you are not, perhaps, aware that Don Luis has pledged himself that she shall have perfect freedom of choice. In other words, he is not ready to take her as an unwilling bride from your hand. He will jo...in me in demanding that she shall be left at liberty to choose between us." Don Gilberto was again silent for a moment. Then, regarding his companion steadily, he said, " I perceive that to avoid trouble, to all concerned it is necessary for me to be frank with you, Mr. In- graham. I should have been glad to avoid this, if possible, but Well, fortunately we are on a mountain-top, secure from listeners, and I must 130 THE PICTURE OF LAS CRUCES. ask your word of honour to hold absolutely secret what I am about to reveal to you." " I could not think of divulging anything which you desired to be held secret," Ingraham replied, conscious of a sense of apprehension inspired more by the manner than by the words of the other.
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