Cecília masters herself
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A menina, depois do primeiro momento de surpresa em que adivinhou o ciúme de Isabel e o seu amor por Álvaro, conseguiu dominar-se. Tinha a nobre altivez da castidade; não quis deixar ver à sua prima o que sentia nesse momento; era boa também, amava Isabel, e não desejava magoá-la.
The girl, after the first moment of surprise in which she guessed Isabel's jealousy and her love for Álvaro, managed to master herself. She had the noble pride of chastity; she would not let her cousin see what she felt in that moment; she was good too, she loved Isabel, and did not wish to hurt her.
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