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. Oh, I know them backward! But you ought to see me dance sevillanas.

. Don Baldomero, Don Basilio, listen to me. I call you all to witness. Josefina promises us solemnly that she will do everything in her power to prevent her husband from consenting to the performance of this objectionable play.

. Bravo! Bravo!

. I will do my best. But Santiago, perhaps, may have something to say.

. Then appeal to his conscience. That should be our last resort. Vice cannot be suffered to prevail in Moraleda.

. We cannot fail if we stand together.

. [To ] A conspiracy.

. So I see.

. And what do you say as secretary? Shall we have "Obscurantismo"? How about the Governor?

. He awaits instructions from Madrid.

. But man, a government that pretends to be liberal!

. There might be trouble; you know these people.

. Some actors were just here from the company.

. With their manager. He seemed to know you.

. To know me?

. Yes. He is from Madrid.

. You must have been pretty intimate, for he is relying upon your influence.

. Do you remember his name?

. No, but he is lunching in the café—in the window. Do you see the lady's hat? You can see him…

. I'll take a look when I get a chance. I can't imagine. A manager from Madrid?…

Teodoro [To ] Now for the surprise.