Another room in the same house. A door at the rear and another on the left. A balcony on the right.
Luisa is giving orders to Ramona.
Luisa. Put the hat in my room and bring a jar of water for the flowers. Has mamma gone out?
Ramona. Yes, señorita, to mass, and on her way back she was to stop at Señorito Manolo's. One of the boys isn't well, so I hear. [Goes out at the rear.
Luisa. It's no miracle, either.
Julio enters.
Luisa. Are you home?
Julio. You can see.
Luisa. Didn't you go to the office?
Julio. Not thi morning. What have you been doing out so early, alone?
Luisa. I wasn't alone. Mamma was with me.
Julio. Don't lie to me.
Luisa. What are you talking about?
Ramona re-enters, carrying a glass jar filled with water.
Ramona. Here's the water, señorita.
Luisa. These flowers are for the dining-room, and set these in my room. I love to see flowers everywhere.
Ramona. They smell as sweet as can be. [Goes out.
Luisa. What a beautiful day! I couldn't resist the temptation of buying these flowers; they are cheap now. Choose the ones you like best, and take them to Emilia as a present. Aren't these wonderful roses?
Julio. Don't try to change the conversation. I know
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