"
"And why? I left her sleeping only a short time ago."
"Oh, yes, I know; but please come at once, Teresa! It's all my fault! I
told her that Paula was coming and she is beside herself! But really and
truly I had no idea that she would take it that way!"
Teresa jumped up quickly, saying under her breath, "What next?" and then to
me, "You certainly are a troublesome youngster, my poor Lisita!"
"But Teresa, I vow to you...."
"Be quiet, and go back to Catalina's room! I'll be there as soon as I can!"
I left the kitchen well content. Teresa was not full of pretty phrases but
she had a heart of gold, and I knew that somehow or other she would be able
to fix things with Catalina. I found Rosa already in Catalina's room on my
return, trying in vain to calm her. She turned to me.
"What on earth has happened? I heard Catalina sobbing, clear at the other
end of the house. Are you responsible for this?"
"No, no, it wasn't I; it was Paula."
"Paula!"
I tried to explain, but at this minute Teresa entered, bringing with her a
plateful of delicious apples.
"Come, come, Catalina!" and her deep, sonorous voice seemed like soothing
balm, as her presence appeared to fill the room.
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