"Don Santiago," said his Excellency in an affable tone, "a little while ago I felicitated you on the happiness of having a daughter such as the Senorita de los Santos; now let me congratulate you on your future son-in-law.

The most virtuous of daughters is certainly worthy of the best citizen of the Philippines.

Is it permitted to know when the wedding will occur ?" "Sir!" stammered Capitan Tiago, wiping the perspiration from his forehead.
"Come now, I see that there is nothing definitely arranged.

If persons are lacking to stand up with them, I shall take the greatest pleasure in being one of them.

That's for the purpose of ridding myself of the feeling of disgust which the many weddings I've heretofore taken part in have given me," he added, turning to the alcalde.
"Yes, sir," answered Capitan Tiago with a smile that would move to pity.
Ibarra almost ran in search of Maria Clara--he had so many things to tell her.