"That is indeed magnificent!"

"If you permit my sister to walk in the garden with me, I
shall give it to you this moment."

"Dona Isabel is different. She is a Mexicaine. She must be
watched continually."

"For what reason? She is as innocent as an angel."

"Let her simply grow up, and you will see that she is not
innocent as the angels. Oh, indeed! I could say something
about last night! Dona Isabel has no vocation for a nun; but,
gracias a Dios! Rachela is not yet blind or deaf."

"Let the child go with me for an hour, Rachela. The kerchief
will be so becoming to you. There is not another in San
Antonio like it."

Rachela was past forty, but not yet past the age of coquetry.
"It will look gorgeous with my gold ear-rings, but--"

"I will give you also the blue satin bow like it, to wear at
your breast."

"Si, si! I will give the permission, Senorita--for your sake
alone. The kerchief and bow are a little thing to you. To
me, they will be a great adornment. You are not to leave the
garden, however, and for one hour's walk only, Senorita;