"Yes ... they hadn't had any for several days."
"Salvador came tonight, to live at the hacienda," said Raul.
"I know," said Manuel. "He'll be a lot of help."
"Do many know of my decision?"
"Most of them, I think."
"How do they feel about it? What have you heard?"
"I've heard only good things: some are very pleased, even excited."
Manuel moved closer and squatted beside Raul. For a while they were silent, listening to the waves and the night sounds.
"It's beautiful tonight," Raul said.
"Perhaps it's too beautiful. The charcoal makers, who came down from the volcano today, say smoke is seeping from the crater."