[The Gringos by B. M. Bower]@TWC D-Link bookThe Gringos CHAPTER XXIII 11/14
From the crowd came a rustle as of a gust of wind through tree-tops; then they were still again, watching and waiting and listening. Those for whom they had watched all day at last stood side by side before them; and the picture they made must have pleased the most exacting eye that looked down upon them. For Jose was all black and silver, from the tasseled, silver cord upon his embroidered sombrero to the great silver rowels of his spurs.
Black velvet jacket, black velvet breeches with silver braid glistening in heavy, intricate pattern; black hair, black eyes--and a black frown, withal, and for good reason, perhaps.
For, thinking to win a smile from her who had sent the glove and the message, Jose looked towards the nearest and most comfortable seat, where Teresita sat, smiling and resplendent, between her mother and Rosa.
He had looked, had Jose, and had seen her smile; but he saw that it was not at him she smiled, but at Jack.
It is true, the smile may have been merely scornful; but Jose was in no mood for nice analysis, and the hurt was keen enough because she smiled at all, and it made his mood a savage one. Jack was all white and red save for the saddle, which was black with silver trimmings; and Surry, milk white from ears to heel, served to complete the picture satisfyingly.
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