But even Don Manuel could not complete the Hotel de Mexico, as it was to be called, in time.

Don Manuel - that is how he was always known --eventually ran out of money and died.

Don Manuel's grand vision, his dream for Mexico, became a symbol of folly.

He was renowned for his temper tantrums in public at not being referred to or addressed as Don Manuel.

Don Manuel worked as he never had worked before.

Don Manuel found the chief and was welcomed by him like a brother.

Don Manuel was inclined to misjudge the doings of the chief.

Don Manuel wanted to know why they could not get to the place immediately to make sure.

Don Manuel began at once to build a camp.

Don Manuel was too clever to be caught so easily.