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 thinking, he went to Don Felipe and requested an accounting.

Don Felipe received him coldly. That was something he knew nothing about; whatever arrangement stood between Henderson and Don Abrahan was their arrangement; Don Felipe had not been a party to its making. But no; he must not seek Don Abrahan in the mansion. Peones were not permitted to enter the mansion, save only the kitchen door.

Henderson started at the word, flushing with indignation.

"I'm not any man's peon," he denied.

"We speak of laborers so," said Don Felipe, with stern correction. "It is not the same in this country as where you came from. Men are not equals here. If you want to speak to Don Abrahan, he is there. Take off your hat when you approach him."