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 you, if you do not happen to remember how a gentleman should behave, I happen to remember very well how to treat persons who do not. Not another word!… Josefina!

. We shall see, young man. We shall see.

. [To ] Lovelier than the day!

. Don Baldomero! You have come for Esperanza? But you did not know she was here.

. Where better? No, I did not come for her. Perhaps she told you that she had had a little tiff with mamma? A mere trifle! Believe me, if you are thinking of having children, a dozen or none.

. I agree with you perfectly. Where is my husband?

. He assures me that everything has been provided for, thanks, no doubt, to you. You are his good angel. A man is to be envied who has an intelligent wife.

. I suppose your wife is coming to see the fireworks? There will be music and dancing for the young people.

. She would not miss them for the world. I shall bring her myself—before the crowd is too great.

. Adios till then. Esperanza will be so delighted to see her mamma.

. She is always delighted when she is with you, whom she loves so dearly. [To ] Adios till then, my son.

. [Acridly] Adios.

. Your future father-in-law.

. Why put it in the future?

. The girl is madly in love with you; make no