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 knee against something and just a few weeks ago.”

They both kept their eyes on the floor.

“How old are you, Esteban?”

“Twenty-two.”

“Well, that’s settled then, you’re coming with me?”

“Yes.”

“You may not be used to the cold.”

“Yes, I’m used to it.—I’ve got to go now. I got to go in the city and see somebody about something.”

“Well, Esteban. Come back here for supper and we’ll talk about the trip. Come back and have some wine with me, see. Will you?”

“Yes, I will.”

“Go with God.”

“Go with God.”

They had supper together and it was arranged that they were to start for Lima the next morning.