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 thing I did this afternoon. How have you spent the day? Thinking of me?

. Adelaida, don't ask such a question, even in jest. First, let me give you a detailed description of my day.

. No, reserve that until later. Make a little general conversation, or they will accuse us of forgetting our manners. Say something.

. Did you notice what remarkable weather we are having to-day? Nobody pays any attention… Did you notice the weather?

. Yes, it was hot, and then it seemed to cool off.

. This Madrid climate!

. It accounts for all the sickness.

. And all the deaths. Galán, before I forget it—did you bring the paper?

. I always do.

. Run over the deaths, if you don't mind. I can scarcely wait…

. No, nothing fresh to-day. Only anniversary notices.

. Señorita Paca! Señorita Paca!

. What is the matter? I thought so. I am needed…

. Your girl is here, and she says the baby's awake, and he's crying. Nothing she can do will keep the poor boy quiet.

. He wants his mother.—Manolo! Manolo!

. [Asleep] Do something, can't you? Walk up and down with him, dear.

. He thinks he is home.—Manolo!

. Eh… Ah!… You frightened me to death.

. It serves you right for sleeping when you're