They say she sings, and plays the piano, and reads and knows a great many things that they teach in that wealthy college, and by God's grace can keep His Eminence in order.

She comes sometimes into the Cathedral by the arch, dressed as a beatita with the habit and mantilla, accompanied by a very ugly servant." "She cannot be what you think, youngster." "Go on; all the Chapter affirm it, and even the most steady canons thoroughly believe it.

Even those who are friends and favourites of His Eminence, and carry him tales about all the grumbling against him, do not deny it with any warmth.

And Don Sebastian gets angry, and is furious each time any murmurs about this reach his ears.

If they told him the choir intended to give a dance he would be less irritated than when he hears them wag their tongues about Dona Visita." The Perrero was silent for a few moments as though he were doubtful about saying something serious.
"The lady is very good and kind.