He was resplendent in a cape of crimson velvet with brilliant yellow facings.

Hardly was his party seated, when we were politely invited to sit with them.

Three acts were rendered, and while waiting for the fourth, one of the party declared that there would be eleven more.

This gave the _presidente_ an opportunity to relate an experience of his own.

On one occasion, after watching a play from seven in the evening until four in the morning, the stage broke down; the management appeared and apologized regarding the accident, particularly, since some twenty acts were still to have been rendered.