- Author:
- Lala, Ramon Reyes
- Publication Info:
-
New York:
Continental publishing company,
1899,
pg 170
Text on page 170
I2 The Philippine Islands.
She feigns anger, and, stamping her pretty feet, now in petulant disdain, now in a paroxysm of wrath, stands the incarnation of beautiful rage. It is a picture full of tragic power, of deep significance.
She is approaching the climax of her passion. Her voice is. sharp and shrill as it trembles with scorn or defiance. Forward
square of cervantes : fashionable quarter of manila.
and backward her body sways with a rhythmic swing that compels the attention of every beholder. Many, in fact, accompany her every motion with the sympathetic movement of unconscious imitation : their faces mirror the feelings of the dancer.
And now a note of triumph rings out, and the singer's face glows with an expression of ecstasy; while, bounding forward, her splendid hair trailing its waves of ebony, she seems transformed, athe apotheosis of joy. Then slowly decreasing in volume, her voice sinks to a low whisper of serene content, and, blushing modestly at the applause, she retires to give place to others.
Two young men and a girl now come forward, and a scene ofTwo young men and a girl now come forward, and a scene of
