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. Their eternal tricks—always together. I can stand no more of this. And their words? I mustn't put it off any longer

. True, Severo. Come away. It is certainly your duty, since everybody is talking.

. Yes, I must open Julian's eyes—to-day, at once.

. The fellow has impudence enough, and to spare.

. By all that's holy—so has she.

. Poor girl! She's but a child. Leave her to me.

. Another house? Surely no. You wouldn't leave us? What an idea! Julian would never consent.

. [To Doña Mercedes.] I should think not indeed, neither would I. [Aloud.] Ah, Teodora, you didn't see me? This is how you receive your guests.

. [Coming from the balcony.] Don Severo! I am delighted.

. Is there no dinner this evening? It's near the hour.

. Mercedes too!

. Yes, Teodora.

. [Aside.] She is a capital actress. What a creature!

. I must ring for lights. [Touches the bell on the table.]

. Quite so. Every one likes plenty of light.

. Madam?

. Bring the lamps, Genaro.

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