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. Put the hat in my room and bring a jar of water for the flowers. Has mamma gone out?

. Yes, señorita, to mass, and on her way back she was to stop at Señorito Manolo's. One of the boys isn't well, so I hear.

. It's no miracle, either.

. Are you home?

. You can see.

. Didn't you go to the office?

. Not thithis [sic] morning. What have you been doing out so early, alone?

. I wasn't alone. Mamma was with me.

. Don't lie to me.

. What are you talking about?

. Here's the water, señorita.

. These flowers are for the dining-room, and set these in my room. I love to see flowers everywhere.

. They smell as sweet as can be.

. What a beautiful day! I couldn't resist the temptation of buying these flowers; they are cheap now. Choose the ones you like best, and take them to Emilia as a present. Aren't these wonderful roses?

. Don't try to change the conversation. I know 171