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 SCENE V

Teodora, Doña Mercedes, and Ernest. The ladies occupy the sofa, and Ernest stands near them.

. [To Ernest.] We did not see you to-day.

. No, madam.

. Nor Pepito?

. No.

. He is upstairs alone.

. [Aside.] Let him stop there.

. [Gravely and mysteriously to Teodora.] I wish he would go. I want to speak to you.

. Indeed?

. [In same tone.] Yes, it is something very serious.

. Well, begin!

. Why doesn't he go?

. [In a low voice.] I don't understand you.

. Courage! [''Takes her hand and clasps it affectionately. Teodora looks at her in sombre question.''] Send him about his business.

. If you insist. Ernest, will you do me a favour?

. Gladly—with a thousand wills.

. [Aside.] One were still too many.

. Then go upstairs—to PepitoBut it might bore you to carry a message.

. By no means.

. [Aside.] In what a sweet, soft voice he speaks to her! 28