“It is base and horrible!” she said.
They were both silent.
“Ah, if I were in your place!” said Leopoldina.
“What would you do?”
“Write to Castro, asking him for the money.”
“That is you!” exclaimed Luiza, unable to restrain herself.
Leopoldina blushed through her powder.
Luiza flung her arms around her neck.
“Forgive me; I am beside myself; I don’t know what I am saying!” she murmured.
They both began to cry hysterically.