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Our Little Spanish Cousin

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2017
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"For the love of God."

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Perro Chico, little dog, name given to a five-centimo piece because of the little lion upon it.

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He who has not visited Sevilla
Has not seen a marvel.

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Who has not seen Granada
Has seen nothing.

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In Spain stamps are sold in cigar-stores, not at the post-office.

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I love my master.

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When you are in the wilderness do not act ill, or when you are among people you will do likewise.

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Spanish lovers stand beneath the windows of their sweethearts, to serenade them every night, and, as the windows are grated with iron, this is called "biting the iron."

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"Santa Rita, Santa Rita, send us now,
We pray thee fervently,
A millionaire for a husband,
E'en a blockhead though he be,
E'en so, e'en so, e'en so,
A millionaire for a husband,
A blockhead though he be."

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"Sister Saltero, without vanity,
I am lovely, I am salada,"

salada meaning charming, witty, gracious.

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The noblest of the Spanish grandees wear a golden key upon the hip to indicate that they have the right to enter the king's doors at any time.

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"Long live Spain! Long live the king! God guard your Grace!"

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