So does Padre Damaso, but she doesn't say either yes or no.

This morning when we were talking about you and I said, 'Suppose he has gone to make love to some other girl ?' she answered, 'Would that he had!' and began to cry." Ibarra became grave.

"Tell Maria that I want to talk with her alone." "Alone ?" asked Sinang, wrinkling her eyebrows and staring at him.
"Entirely alone, no, but not with that fellow present." "It's rather difficult, but don't worry, I'll tell her." "When shall I have an answer ?" "Tomorrow come to my house early.

Maria doesn't want to be left alone at all, so we stay with her.

Victoria sleeps with her one night and I the other, and tonight it's my turn.