Mother's disposition
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Minha mãe era de natural simpático, e igualmente sensível; tanto se doía como se aprazia de qualquer coisa. Entrou a achar em Capitu uma porção de graças novas, de dotes finos e raros; deu -lhe um anel dos seus e algumas galanterias.
My mother was naturally sympathetic and equally sensitive; she grieved as much as she pleased herself with anything. She began to find in Capitu a portion of new graces, of fine and rare gifts; gave her a ring of hers and some trinkets.
The narrator describes his mother's sympathetic and sensitive nature, and her growing admiration for Capitu.
The narrator describes his mother's character and her growing fondness for Capitu, demonstrated by giving her gifts.
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