Viewing page 38 of 47

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

550  

May. 13'  Madrid.

That evening, Juan accompanied me to the cinema to see the Japanese film - 'La Puerta del Infierno.' All their color films are exquisitely lovely. This, too, although not as interesting as 'Rashomon' & 'Igetsu'. 

During the day, had changed my plans for leaving Madrid on the 13th & am looking forward to the corrida tomorrow.

May 13th - Friday

Rested in the morning & shopped for 3 prs. of shoes - mighty comfortable.

Juan called for me at 2 o'clock. We went for lunch and then for a long drive in Retiro Park. Afterwards to a café & so spent the time until time for the Corrida which starts at 6 o'clock - on the minute. Juan spoke to me, intimately of his life. His wife (married to her for 21 years - married when he was 25 years old-) His mistress,


551  

May 13   Madrid -

Antonia, who has been with him for 15 years since she was 18. Antonia is short, plump - completely devoted to Juan. She never goes out alone - only with him, on occasion. He sees her daily - from 7 to 9 P.M. without fail. Also for 13 years he had a third woman in his life, who lived in another town. She is a school teacher - and although she has broken off with him - has never married. Antonia is his second wife, so to speak. He told me she is well taken care of in his will & provided for. He feels a heavy responsibility towards her. All in all, he is quite macho. Sensitive to women & very much attracted to me. He has behaved beautifully, though & been restrained, altho he let me know in no uncertain terms how he felt towards me. 'Ana, soy bruto. Yo te digo la verdad - Pero, con tigo, quiero su caballero. Yo no puedo ofender tu. Pero, quiero que tu sabes que te amo con todo mi alma y que no te olvidaré jamás