Teodora and Doña Mercedes.
Teodora. Something serious? You alarm me, Mercedes. Such mystery! What can it mean?
Mercedes. It is indeed very serious.
Teodora. Concerning whom?
Mercedes. All of you.
Teodora. All of us?
Mercedes. Julian, Ernest, and you.
Teodora. All three?
Mercedes. Yes, all three. [Short pause. Both women stare at each other.]
Teodora. Then make haste.