"Splendid!" echoed Señora Valentino, clapping her hands.
The women followed her example. "Yes, yes, Spanish manhood and womanhood!" they exclaimed.
The Señorita Carmelita came to her father's chair.
"Papacito, the time soon comes for El Son. We await you in the ballroom."
"At once, little one."
The elders left the table, and the entire company moved toward the door.
"For Castilian manhood and womanhood in this province!" Señora Valentino said to Morando.
"Sword and glove!" enthusiastically in return.
Again their palms met in compact.
For the second time that evening Carmelita saw the fervent hand-clasp.