The Stars of San Cecilio
“There seemed to be endless uncles and aunts and cousins, as well as guests, and Lisa estimated that the party would cost Papa Espinhaco quite a large sum of money. But money was plainly one thing that didn’t trouble that particular family. The women’s dresses were nothing short of superb, while their dazzling displays of jewellery took her breath away when she first saw them. Even the younger girls sparkled like a display window of a fabulous jeweller’s shop; but they were extremely nice young ...girls — in fact, the whole family was nice — and Lisa was greatly attracted to them.
It was Ricardo who became a bit of an embarrassment, for his admiration was so unconcealed, and he used every sort of persuasive argument to remain near her throughout the evening.
‘I have not known many English girls, and not one who looked quite like you,’ he told her, his black eyes resting almost caressingly on her fairness. ‘You are like a combination of moonlight and an English spring.... I have been once to England in the springtime, and I know that it is a little like you!MoreLess
It was Ricardo who became a bit of an embarrassment, for his admiration was so unconcealed, and he used every sort of persuasive argument to remain near her throughout the evening.
‘I have not known many English girls, and not one who looked quite like you,’ he told her, his black eyes resting almost caressingly on her fairness. ‘You are like a combination of moonlight and an English spring.... I have been once to England in the springtime, and I know that it is a little like you!MoreLess
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