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I come up to have a serious talk with Tony.

Well, for God’s sake, don’t get him upset no more’n what he is already. He’s been stallin’ around all mornin’, afraid to go down and meet the bride. You better leave him alone.

I’m always glad to have your advice, Joe. I didn’t look to find you still hangin’ ’round.

Oh, didn’t you, Padre?

Tony told me you’d decided to go away.

Well, Padre, I’ll tell you how it is. [He grins impudently.] I don’t believe in stayin’ any one place too long. ’Tain’t fair for me not to give the rest of California a chance at my society. But I ain’t goin’ before I seen all the fun, got Tony safely married, an’ kissed the bride. [He turns to the door and .] That’s fine, Ah Gee. Better take these here Lily Cups in the kitchen when you get through.