"The Bridge of San Luis Rey"

The Marquesa was a kind, compassionate, religious, and eccentric woman. Sometimes, she would walk out of the church or theater in the middle of a service or play. She even dressed a little awkward, but she had a heart of pure gold. Her daughter wanted almost nothing to do with her, yet she showered her with attention and love. She helped those who needed it, and even forgave Camila when she apologized for being so rude. Sometime throughout the novel, the Marquesa rescued a little girl, named Pepita, from the orphanage. She took Pepita with her on a journey, and while on this journey, she f…