Julio. Pebbles on our roof. Well, what progress, friend Galán? When is the happy day?
Galán. Soon, very soon. The Minister has pledged his word.
Julio. No, I mean when do you pledge your word? I was referring to the matrimonial prospect.
Galán. Oh! You had me. Whenever an opening comes.
Adelaida. There is no great hurry, as we have waited seven years.
Julio. I admire your constancy.
Teresa. They have had time to think.
Cristóbal. And it deserves thought. I have thought myself.
Julio. You are fortunate to be able to think. All we do is feel. Don't we, Emilia?
Emilia. [Aside] Be careful! We are in the enemy's country. The best thing will be to remove mamma. Otherwise this will inspire her, and we shall have a continuous session to-morrow, beginning when she gets up.
Julio. Quite right. Don't you really want me to come to the theatre?
Emilia. No, not to-night. Stay home with your sister, as a punishment. Besides, if you come now, your mother will get the idea that I only brought you so as to let them see how you follow me everywhere, and I don't want to think that. Stay home this evening. Anyway, come up to the box.
Julio. No, I am not popular with your aunt and cousins; they have their own candidate.
Emilia. No, they have heard only nice things about you; it would be awfully foolish to come. I am only going to please mamma. If I didn't, she would make a scene. "Your
