Our Little Spanish Cousin

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Nixon-Roulet Mary F.. Our Little Spanish Cousin

CHAPTER I. THE CHRISTENING

CHAPTER II. SCHOOL-DAYS

CHAPTER III. A VISIT TO A HACIENDA

CHAPTER IV. AT THE ALHAMBRA

CHAPTER V. ANTONIO'S STORY

CHAPTER VI. THE HOLIDAYS

CHAPTER VII. EASTER IN SEVILLA

CHAPTER VIII. RAINY DAYS

CHAPTER IX. TO THE COUNTRY

CHAPTER X. GAMES AND SPORTS

CHAPTER XI. A TERTULIA

CHAPTER XII. VIVA EL REY!

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One of the first things which Fernando remembered was the christening of his little sister. He was five years old and had no other brother or sister to play with, for Pablo, his wonderful big brother, was away at the Naval School, and his older sister, Augustia, was at school in the convent.

When Fernando's nurse told him that he had a little sister he was delighted, and begged to see her; and when all his relatives on both sides of the house came to see the baby christened, he was still more pleased.

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The patio is one of the most charming things about the real Spanish houses. It is a court in the centre of the house, larger than an ordinary room, with a marble floor and a huge awning which protects from the sun, yet leaves the patio open to the fresh air and sweet scents of the sunny out-of-doors. All the family gather in the patio, and it is the favourite lounging-place for old and young. In the patio of the Señor Guzman's house were orange-trees and jasmine, and all colours of violets bloomed around the marble rim of the fountain, which was in the centre.

What a wonderful thing that christening feast was to Fernando! There was much laughing and talking, and such good things to eat!

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