said Kate. “At least I did. We sat in the Sun, near the ring, and it was all horrible.”
“Horrible, I am sure. I never went to a bull-fight in Mexico. Only in Spain, where there is wonderful colour. Did you ever try a bull-fight, Major?”
“Yes, I have been several times.”
“You have! Then you know all about it. And how are you liking Mexico, Mrs Leslie?”
“Not much,” said Kate. “It strikes me as evil.”
“It does! It does!” said Mrs Norris. “Ah, if you had known it before! Mexico before the revolution! It was different then. What is the latest news, Major?”
“About the same,” said the Major. “There is a rumour that the new President will be turned down by the army, a few days before he comes