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THE VEGA OF RONDA

me again out on the terrace, where we surprise three young ladies, his daughters, with mandolins and castanets, practicing a graceful Spanish dance. With as much warmth as if I had been an old acquaintance, he presents me to them, and begs me watch the dancing and listen to the music for awhile. I learned later that the family held a respected place in Ronda. It is pleasant to recall that he