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 before the eternal Don Juan. It is a picture too good to be missed. I tell Isabel that it is symbolic. Whatever happens to papa with the ladies is not entirely his fault.

. No, take my word for it. Inspiring love is a gift; you must have it in you. The most fascinating men are the ones who are the most indifferent. Don Juan says:

which, by the way, sounds wholly fantastic to me. One's name must be Tenorio to attain such success. Don Luis's conquests cost him double, while Avellaneda and Captain Centellas—but why pursue the matter further? Judging by appearances they never inspired love in their lives, which explains why they spent all their time betting upon their friends. I have always had a great deal of sympathy for those two characters.

. We are in full flight before your husband. He has scandalized us outrageously.

. While you fly, you still manage to keep up with him.

. He will scarcely repeat his sallies before you. What a remarkable man! Honestly, if it is put properly, I believe one may say anything.

. Even if it is put improperly, if the speaker appears properly, one may listen to everything.

. It is his air as he says it. I should never have believed that I could have laughed so much at those things.

. [To ] She is of the sort who are accustomed to giggle.

. Josefina, is the occasion propitious for my