I'm not a fortune-teller!" Lupe said, but Juan Diego didn't translate this. "The woman you want is Soledad," Vargas said to Edward Bonshaw. "What woman? I don't want a woman!" the new missionary cried; he'd imagined that Dr. Vargas had misunderstood what a vow of celibacy entailed. "Not a woman for you, Mr. Celibacy," Vargas said. "I mean the woman you need to talk to, on behalf of the kids. Soledad is the woman who looks after the kids at the circus-she's the lion tamer's wife.
In the narrative, Lupe expresses her frustration by declaring, "I'm not a fortune-teller!" yet this sentiment isn’t conveyed by Juan Diego to another character. The conversation continues when Dr. Vargas tells Edward Bonshaw that the woman he should speak to is Soledad, which confuses Bonshaw, leading him to believe Vargas is referring to a romantic interest rather than someone who can help with the situation regarding the children.
Bonshaw, a new missionary, insists that he does not desire a woman, misunderstanding Vargas's intention. Vargas clarifies that Soledad is essential for his outreach, as she is responsible for the children at the circus, being the lion tamer’s wife. This miscommunication highlights Bonshaw's naivety regarding the expectations of his mission and the context in which he must operate.
