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 thing that the poor old creature may tell him. He will even help her to invent some extravagant tale. Ah, madam, we ought to make an examination of this library like that great and witty one the priest and barber made of the ingenious hidalgo's library.

. Oh, if I only could.

. Well, I'm off. You will come too, to help me to bring her back. [To Dr. Tomás.]

. I am yours to command.

. Do you think it safe to move her?

. The unfortunate woman is sinking rapidly. She is just as likely to die in her garret as on the cushions of your carriage, or crossing the threshold of this, to her, enchanted palace. It is, however, quite possible that joy may revive her, and lend her another few hours of existence.

. Then come along. Good-bye, Ángela; good-bye, Inés.

. Good-bye. [Caressingly.] And afterwards you will go to see the duchess, won't you?

. Yes, child, afterwards. You can wait, but not so that poor woman. She comes first, Inés.

. [Apart to Dr. Tomás.] Can you assure me that my daughter runs no risks if we marry her?

. Only those of marriage, madam, which are none of the slightest.

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