Mercedes. [Aside.] One were still too many.
Teodora. Then go upstairs—to Pepito——But it might bore you to carry a message.
Ernest. By no means.
Mercedes. [Aside.] In what a sweet, soft voice he speaks to her!
Teodora. Tell him—ask him if he has renewed our subscription at the Opera as I told him. He knows about it.
Ernest. With pleasure—this very moment.
Teodora. Thanks, Ernest, I am sorry——
Ernest. Nonsense. [Exit.]
Teodora. Adieu!