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Contents Translator’s Preface ix Introduction by Agnes Moncy xi Author’s Dedication 1 Introduction. Which Deals with Villabermeja, Don Juan Fresco, and Illusions in General 3 1. The Illustrious House of López de Mendoza 25 2. What Is He Good For? 33 3. Doña Ana’s Plan 48 4. Doña Costanza de Bobadilla 57 5. First Impression 65 6. A Letter from the Doctor to His Mother 75 7. Preliminaries of Love 81 8. At the Window Grille 91 9. Mysterious Meeting 98 10. Niña Araceli 107 11. Diplomatic Activity 116 12. The Marquis of Guadalbarbo 125 viii CONTE NTS 13. Examination of Conscience 130 14. Penance for the Devil 145 15. The Tertulia of the Three Duos 154 16. The Earthly Paradise 162 17. Jealousy Is More Powerful Than Love 171 18. Love Pact 180 19. The Miracles of Contempt 183 20. The Miracles Continue 187 21. Because of Following a Woman 193 22. Rosita’s Revenge 204 23. Joselito’s Confidences 208 24. Sunt lacrimae rerum 212 25. Mourning 221 26. Lost Illusions 229 27. Loose Ends 236 28. The Crisis 247 29. Secret Vengeance for a Secret Insult 256 30. A Sad Marriage 278 Conclusion 290 Afterword to the 1879 Edition 303 Selected Bibliography 307 ...

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