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. Very well, mamma.

. I'll bring you a cup of broth; you must swallow something. You haven't eaten all day.

. Good night, Julio.

. Good night. I know that you love me.

. Because I say nothing, because I don't shout. I have said nothing all my life!

. You might take something yourself.

. No, I'm not hungry. I may drink a little orange-juice. Don't you bother; I'll find it.

. [Calling] Ramona! Ramona!

. [Entering] Señora?

. Let me have the account.

. Here it is, señora. The twenty centimos are from yesterday; I forgot to put them down. There was the postman, and a roll sent in last night.

. Good. Then I owe you eighty centimos. I'll give them to you now. It would be a miracle if you weren't short.

. What shall I get for to-morrow, señora?

. We can plan it while you are helping me undress. What would you like to-morrow, Julio?

. Don't ask me. Whatever there is.

. One is as bad as the other. They never eat.

. I am going to bed. When the señorito goes, be sure the brazier is out. Bring me the broth for the señorita. Did you lock the door?

. Yes, señora.

. Have you put the cat in the kitchen? I don't want him jumping on me like he did the other night.

. No, señora.

. Good night, Julio. Don't forget the light. I hope you sleep.