There was no evidence of bad temper as a result of this drinking, but an increasing stupidity.

When, in the morning, we found our breakfast to consist of nothing but coffee, we realized our mistake of the night before, and promptly betook ourselves to the house of the _secretario_, where we spent the following day.

The demands of the church during the day were so heavy that we did little work.

The day itself was dark and dismal.

In the late morning the boys brought in great loads of poinsettia, from which they fashioned brilliant rosettes and garlands for the church.