Pepito. [Outside.] Nothing. I must see him.

Ernest. Quickly.

Teodora. Yes. [Hides in the bedroom.]

Pepito. Why do you prevent me?

Ernest. Ah, calumny is working to make the lie truth.

SCENE VIII

Ernest and Pepito, without his hat, exhibiting

strong excitement.

Pepito. Go to the devil—I will go in—Ernest.

Ernest. What has happened?