1. The House on Zapote Street by Quijano de Manila
Lydia was then only 23 and looked like a sweet unspoiled girl, but there was a slight air of mystery about her. ... The rest of the household were two very young maids who spoke almost no Tagalog, and two very fierce dogs, chained to the front door in the day time, unchained in the front yard at night. ... Cabading shrugged his shoulders; no dowry, no marriage. ... There was nothing. ... No matter, said Cabading. ...
- Word Count: 5098
- Approx Pages: 20
- Grade Level: High School