Then Sisa smiled happily and resolved that she would not eat that night, because what remained was not enough for three.

The father had asked for their sons and that for her was better than eating.
Soon he picked up his game-cock and started away.
"Don't you want to see them ?" she asked tremulously.

"Old Tasio told me that they would be a little late.

Crispin now knows how to read and perhaps Basilio will bring his wages." This last reason caused the husband to pause and waver, but his good angel triumphed.

"In that case keep a peso for me," he said as he went away.
Sisa wept bitterly, but the thought of her sons soon dried her tears.