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. [Outside] Do come in.

. Señora!

. Aunt Carmen…

. Good morning, Julio.

. Where is Emilia?

. She is not feeling well to-day. She stayed home with one of her cousins, who ran in to sit with her.

. [To ] How did you find Galán?

. When we arrived he was sitting up taking a thick broth, apparently having the time of his life. Of course, I made allowances for Adelaida's exaggeration.

. Then he will be good for another seven years.

. I was just going to call.

. Yes, I think you should. You know how Adelaida appreciates these little attentions.

. [Going] Doña Teresa…

. Good-by, Julio. Your mother promised to let me have the address of that seamstress she recommended so highly.

. I asked no questions.

. [To ] My best regards to Luisita. Julio will explain how it is I have been too busy to call.

. Good-by, aunt.

. I'll be back directly, mamma. [Aside to , as they go out] This visit means something.

. A conspiracy of mothers-in-law. You have reason to be suspicious.

. I am sorry that Julio saw me. I came when I did because I supposed he would be out. Now, he will suspect something.