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. Good morning, Don Rosendo.

. Good morning.

. A fine day, sir! If this weather only continues through the feria! Well, what will be it to-day, Don Rosendo? Beer? [Saluting the passers-by] Good morning, gentlemen. A fine day, eh? If we could only have this weather every fiesta! [To ] Did you say beer?

. No. Bring me coffee and toast.

. Coffee and toast? [Laughing] Diablo, Don Rosendo! What ever put such an idea in your head?

. Man! One must eat. After dressing the window since six o'clock in the morning…

. Busy times for us all, Don Rosendo. Do you open to-day?

. Only the window; this is a holiday.

. Yes, but in the middle of the feria! You will lose money. 123