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. Goodness gracious! Remember what it costs to live in Madrid. The first word you speak here is dear.

. You might look in for a moment at our house, if you think so.

. Thanks for the invitation, Paquita.

. Although, of course, married people have compensations which you bachelors do not enjoy.

. Evidently.

. Now you must tell me every single thing that you did to-day.

. I got up, to begin with, very early; it might have been seven. I saw it was cloudy; then I was afraid it was going to rain…

. Who is talking in the hall? I hear Julio.

. Señora! Señora!

. What is it?

. Don't be so excitable.

. Word from my husband!

. No… [To ] Ask them into the parlor. Light the lights. Hurry!

. They said they would rather come where you were; they are friends. They are taking off their things.

. Who is it?

. Prepare for a surprise, a tremendous surprise: Doña Teresa and Emilia calling with my son.

. God-a-mercy! I am a perfect sight! I'll slip out this way, and slide down the hall. Don't let them know. Enjoy yourselves; I am needed at home, anyhow. Here they come… Ah! I am going to peep through the door as I go, and see what they have on.