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. That's it. "In a frightful commotion"… [Dictating] A strenuous protest was registered

. Señor Don Santiago!

. Don Baldomero! My friend! To what am I indebted for this honor?

. Is Esperanza with you?

. Yes; that is… Did you wish to see her?

. No, no! Go on, go on…

. Not before him! [To ] Wait in the study; I shall be with you in a moment.

. The wine is in the study, sir.

. Then dispose of it at once. [ goes out] At your service, Don Baldomero.

. At my service, Don Santiago, at my service! Perhaps you will explain to me first whether to juggle with your promises, to be false to your word is to be at my service?

. Calm yourself and everybody as my wife says, Don Baldomero. At this moment I am sending a despatch to the ministry, prefacing it at the same time by a telegram, announcing the prohibition of "Obscurantismo."

. Then how is it that they have posted the bills? Why are they selling tickets at the box-office? For they are selling tickets. On my way here I saw the line myself.

. Is there a line? I thought you said nobody would go?

. There is a line, that is true; but of what people!

. The fact is, I did issue a permit. Now, if it is withdrawn you are responsible—you and your friends. I shall resign my office into the hands of the captain-general. Oh, if it were only so easy to resign one's wife!