"I am her dutiful son, I assure you, Senora--always." A warning glance from Antonia changed the conversation.

There was plenty to tell which touched them mainly on the side of the family, and the Senora listened, with pride which she could not conceal, to the exploits of her husband and sons, though she did not permit herself to confess the feeling.

And her heart softened to her children.

Without acknowledging the tie between Isabel and Luis, she permitted or was oblivious to the favors it allowed.
Certainly many little formalities could be dispensed with, in a meeting so unexpected and so eventful.

When the pleasant impromptu meal was over, even the Senora had eaten and drunk with enjoyment.