She was garbed now, somewhat splendidly, in a corded cherry-colored silk, wore gems enough to start a shop, and made on the whole a pleasing picture of luxury and opulence.

She spoke in a most musical voice, with eyes sometimes cast modestly down.

He had been a poor student of her species who had not ascribed to her a wit of her own; but as I watched her, somewhat apart, I almost smiled as I reflected that her grave and courteous host had also a wit to match it.
Then I almost frowned as I recalled my own defeat in a somewhat similar contest.
Mr.Calhoun expressed great surprise and gratification that mere chance had enabled him to meet the wife of a gentleman so distinguished in the diplomatic service as Senor Yturrio.

The Senora was equally gratified.
She hoped she did not make intrusion in thus coming.

Mr.Calhoun assured her that he and his were simple in their family life, and always delighted to meet their friends.
"We are especially glad always to hear of our friends from the Southwest," said he, at last, with a slight addition of formality in tone and attitude.
At these words I saw my lady's eyes flicker.