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. Even among vegetables, we have learned to discriminate.

. How polite!

. Don't bother with them. They are confirmed bachelors, both.

. I simply adore fireworks.

. You won't get much of that sort of thing in the convent.

. So I am making the most of my opportunities now. Look at those boys!… Did you ever?

. [Bowing] Ladies and gentlemen!

. [To ] Step out for a moment upon the balcony, Campos. I have a favor to ask of you.

. At your service, señorita.

. I want to take your picture. So—that is perfect.

. Preparing to thrust, eh? How is this?

. Divine! There! [She takes the picture] Bring up a chair.

. [To ] She takes him out on the balcony so that people can see her with him. She talks of nothing else.

. I know it. And people are beginning to grow nervous.

. Yes, sir, there was a great commotion all about the theatre. Some shouted "Prohibition," others "No prohibition!" There were boos and vivas—cries of "Death!"

. Why wasn't I informed of this before? Call