Paquita. As large as life.
Carolina. But Florencio is not responsible. It was the sculptor and the committee. I cannot see anything objectionable in them myself. There are such figures on all monuments. They are allegorical.
Eudosia. I could understand, perhaps, why the statue of Truth should be unclothed. Something of the sort was always expected of Truth. But I must say that Commerce and Industry might have had a tunic at least. Commerce, in my opinion, is particularly indecent.
Paquita. We have declined the seats which were reserved for us. They were directly in front and you could see everything.
Eudosia. I suppose you still intend to be present? What a pity that there is nobody to give you proper advice!
Carolina. As I have been invited, I judge that I shall be welcome as I am.
Paquita. Possibly—if it were good form for you to appear at all. But when you exhibit yourself with that man—who was his best friend—after only three short years!
Carolina. Three long years.
Eudosia. No doubt they seemed long to you. Three years, did I say? They were like days to us who still keep his memory green!
Paquita. Who still bear his name, because no other name sounds so noble in our ears.