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 He might be never so sincerely affectionate, yet I should not believe one word that he said. To effect more than promises of reform, to be forgotten with the week, I should be obliged to do more than talk.

. Yes, but what do you do, Isabel?

. I? Resign myself—and wait.

. Poor Isabel!

. A letter for the señorita.

. If there is an answer…

. The messenger did not wait.

. Very well. [The retires] From Pepe. There is no need to read it; he is not coming, of course… I knew it, I expected it.

. No, read it

. What is the use? You read it. Does he excuse himself?

. Substantially. His friends refuse to let him come. The reading is important…

. Yes, yes, no doubt. Pass the letter around.

. Isn't your husband coming?

. Here, take it and read it to your fiancé when you have one. It will serve him as a model after you are married. All men are alike.

. No, that is not true; I don't believe it. If you had only married Enrique

. Hush! Don't talk to me about Enrique, if you love me. Please! It hurts.

. My poor brother is so sad when he writes.

. Sad? Yes, we are all sad. God forgive those wretched creatures who, for a moment's pleasure,