52/68 I said this the other day when I was shocked at the shamelessness of my son-in-law, who was furious at my going to Madrid to find the child. He spoke of the honour of the family, and that if Sagrario returned no decent people could live in the Cathedral, and that he could not allow his daughter to stand at the door; and he such a thief that he steals the Virgin's wax every day, and deceives the devout who pay him for masses that are never said; that is why his skin shines so and he is so fat. With so much honour." After a short silence the old woman looked undecidedly at Gabriel. And you, shall you dare to be present at the interview ?" "No, son, manage it yourself. You know Esteban, and you know me. |