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 did not, but as soon as he was satisfied… I am not without means, however, of verifying his insinuations.

. I heard nothing which could have been intended even remotely for you.

. He could not have invented it; he must have been told

. Come, come! If we are to continue like this, we shall all of us go mad. This is nothing more than mere vulgar extortion, a case of ridiculous chantage, which it would be even more ridiculous to take seriously. You were right: it is a fitting end to Don Juan, who lacked the grace to retire in time. It was my fault. I admit it, and rest in peace. I fail to see how the matter interests you. What are you thinking about? Is it possible that you can take it seriously? Come, come, man!

. Let me alone, I tell you! Let me alone!

. Ramón!

. If it should be true, if it is… But no! No!

. Ramón! Hush! Isabel!… We shall see.

. Yes, for her sake—let us wait!

. Am I late? Are you feeling better? But what is the matter? Why are you looking like this?

. Nothing is the matter.

. No, you have been talking business. You have been arguing, and you are both angry.

. I tell you that we have not. How was María Antonia? How about Pepe? Did you find them in?

. No, they were out.

. Then… But you do not seem pleased. What is the matter?

. Didn't I tell you that they were both out? It