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 Pepe… Control yourself, María Antonia. I shall come to you the very first thing in the morning.

. Another scene, eh?

. No, we spent a quiet evening. How did you like the play? Did our guests enjoy themselves?

. Vastly. The music is charming—most agreeable. She was delighted; they danced a tango.

. Josefina must have attracted a great deal of attention. She is beautiful, and exceedingly well-dressed.

. I noticed everybody staring at our box. Naturally, when a new face appears in Madrid

. Especially if the face is thoroughly worth while.

. Is there a light in the study? I have some letters to write before going to bed; I must be up early.

. Please don't write to-night.

. I shall not have time in the morning. That reminds me: I told Pepe I should not leave early; but I must.

. Why?

. A conference with Ramón before the meeting of the Junta.

. Oh, yes! To persuade him to favor the nomination?

. And other business. I must finish those letters.

. Oh! By the way…

. [Outside] What is it?

. Nothing. [ rings and a enters] Ask Lucila to come to my room; I shall retire immediately. [ begins to sing in the study] You seem to be happy.

. I was not thinking. That music runs in my head.