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Walter, in his surprise, at first took it mechanically. Then reflecting that the Indian probably wished to sell, and that he had no money, he tried to convey as much by signs. THE FRUITS OF THE WEST. 215 *' Perhaps, senor, you speak Spanish?" said Jos^, making use of that language. " I do, " Walter answered, more and more surprised. " Then I pray of you to accept my gift, senor Englishman, " the other said, adding the last two words in a low voice. Some of the more forward amongst those around ...beginning to beg from him, he responded at once, " Yes, yes, poor fellows, you shall all have something. " And he scattered small pieces of silver with a liberal hand amongst them, taking especial care that the feeble, worn-out men who sat on the bench next the water should have their full share. * Both Walter's disposition and his interest led him to share the Indian's gift very freely with his comrades, of course not forgetting his special friend the matador. And the sweet and luscious chirimoyas proved very acceptable to men obliged to sit unsheltered under the fiery blaze of a tropical sun.
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