Severo. Good. Then to work. [Aside, rubbing his hands, and looking back at Ernest and Teodora. Aloud.] Goodbye.
Teodora. Goodbye.
Severo. [Rancorously, from the door.] My faith!
SCENE V
Teodora, Doña Mercedes, and Ernest. The ladies occupy the sofa, and Ernest stands near them.
Mercedes. [To Ernest.] We did not see you to-day.
Ernest. No, madam.
Mercedes. Nor Pepito?
Ernest. No.
Mercedes. He is upstairs alone.