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 for nothing. I declare myself incompetent. It is a question of my best friend, of a brother almost. Besides, he has always struck me—you know my school. There is not a divisional line between reason and madness.

. Quite true. All men of learning are more or less insane.

. Precisely. Excitement of the brain beyond certain limits

. That's it. What we have to do is to see what can be done with Don Lorenzo. Now these two fellows

. Oh, it will be easy enough to invent a tale. We'll call them witnesses—say they've come with the notary—anything, in fact. Poor Lorenzo is not in a condition to take note of details.

. Where will they wait?

. [Pointing to door R.] Inside that door.

. [Going up the stage.] Here, Braulio!

. Go into that closet. You will be called if necessary,—meanwhile, remain quiet. [Keepers salute and enter closet R.] Since Juana's death Don Lorenzo has not used this room. [To Bermúdez.] With the door shut [Shuts it.]

. [Looking at his watch.] I will be with you in a moment. I'll be back again before the notary arrives. I'm only off somewhere in the neighbourhood.

. A visit?

. Yes; a very strange case of insanity. [Enter Doña Ángela, who stands looking at Bermúdez.] She's? [To Dr. Tomás, glancing at Doña Ángela.] 164