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. I knew it, I knew it. It is getting dark. I'll turn on the lights. What! There is no current.

. Who ever saw such wretched service?

. It is the same at our house.

. Another monopoly of Don Baldomero's. Everything here belongs to Don Baldomero.

. With all the illuminations of the fiesta, of course there isn't enough power.

. Don't talk to me about these modern improvements. As far as I can see, they are nothing but show.

. [Who has called a servant] Bring candelabra with candles.

. [Handing a card] A gentleman to see you—and His Excellency. It is important; about the public order, sir.

. The manager of the theatre.

. [Aside to ] Your brother?

. [Idem] Hush! [To ] Will you see him?

. See him yourself, if you want to. I will see nobody. Get out of it if you can. I resign the command.

. [Aside to ] What are you going to do?

. [Idem] Fix Don Baldomero! [Aloud] Have I your consent?

. You have my consent. Do as you see fit—as both of you see fit. In any case I send in my resignation.

. With so many responsibilities resting upon your shoulders, it is difficult to understand how you can take so much pleasure in holding office.

. Pleasure? None whatever, I assure you.

. [From the balcony] Do you see who is there?

. Did you ever? Look, papa! Look!