4. I am afraid there are few husbands in this world who don't have
something to hide from their wives.

5. Showing her the letter, Juana asked Elisa if she recognized the
handwriting.

6. Miguel asked Antonio to go with him to the masquerade, but Antonio refused because he cared very little for that kind of amusement; afterwards, however, he changed his mind.

7. Elisa tried to manage affairs so that her husband should find more
enjoyment at home than anywhere else.

8. Juana wished Elisa to form an offensive and defensive alliance with
her, but Elisa refused, saying that she was not at war with anybody.

9. Juana also wished Elisa to prevent Antonio from going to the dance.

10. There's no use talking any more; it's a settled fact that our husbands intend to go to the dance tonight.

11. Tell me what you think of Antonio's letter.

12. I can't tell you now, I haven't time to think about it.

13. It seems to me I hear somebody knocking; do you suppose it's Antonio?