One Hundred Years of Solitude

with a stiff formality. They
showed her the remodeled
mansion, they had her listen
to the rolls on the pianola,
and they offered her orange
marmalade and crackers.
Amparo gave a lesson in
dignity, personal charm, and
good manners that impressed
Úrsula in the few moments
that she was present during
the visit. After two hours,
when the conversation was
beginning to wane, Amparo