One Hundred Years of Solitude

on his hat as a sign of respect
for the family, and he took
pleasure in showing his
affection for Úrsula by
bringing her exotic gifts:
Portuguese sardines, Turkish
rose marmalade, and on one
occasion a lovely Manila
shawl. Amaranta looked after
him with a loving diligence.
She anticipated his wants,
pulled out the threads on the
cuffs of his shirt, and
embroidered a dozen