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Chapter 94

Ramón laughed. “Father, this is my new friend, Samuel Hawkins. He has just arrived with the wagon train. His father is an Indian chief.” Ramón made it sound as if this made Sam royalty. “Samuel, this is my father, Don Victorio dela Vega.”

The older man stepped forward and proffered his hand. “Se?or Hawkins, welcome to my home,” he said in a formal tone.

“Thank you, sir,” Sam replied, taking the man’s hand. The grip was firm and strong.

“Samuel will be staying for awhile,” Ramón announced, smiling broadly at an astonished Sam.

Dela Vega released Sam’s hand. “With you, or in a guest room?” Again, the suggestion of sarcasm tinged his voice.

Ramón laughed again. “With me, of course.”

The man sighed. “You are welcome, se?or.Enjoy your stay with us. I will see you at dinner.” He turned away from the men and went back to his desk.

Sam knew the interview was over.

“My father likes you,” Ramón enthused as they left the room.