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“Do not mind my brother, dear Señora Julia. He only says such things because they make you blush. Do not pay the least attention to him.”

In spite of her ferocious appearance, Señora Julia proved no restraint on the three young people, who laughed and talked merrily together, Señora Julia joining with them. Diego had never before been thrown with a girl of Doña Luisita’s rank, and he was surprised and charmed at her gentle and unassuming manner. She was full of curiosity about the great voyage the Admiral wished to take, and was well informed on the geography of the world as it was then known. Several times Señora Julia said it was time for her to take Doña Luisita to her apartment; but every time Don Felipe, with much impudence but great affection, held her by force and would not let her rise from her chair. At last Señora Julia said, in consternation:

“This is the hour that Doña Christina always comes to this room to say good night to Doña Luisita.”

This was enough. Don Felipe and Diego scampered off as fast as they could run to their own room.