The child had a triumph; one that appealed strongly to her mother's pride and predilections.
It was a pleasant sight to see them in the shaded sunshine exulting themselves happily in it.
The Senora, plump and still pretty, reclined upon a large gilded bed.
Its splendid silk coverlet and pillows cased in embroidery and lace made an effective background for her.

She leaned with a luxurious indolence among them, sipping chocolate and smoking a cigarrito.

Isabel was on a couch of the same description.

She wore a satin petticoat, and a loose linen waist richly trimmed with lace.

It showed her beautiful shoulders and arms to perfection.