“What barbarians,” said Pilar. “Where is El Sordo? I do not see him.” “He is here. He is probably inside,” answered Joaquín and stopping now, and resting the rifle butt on the ground, said, “Pilar, listen to me. And thou, Maria. Forgive me if I have molested you speaking of things of the family. I know that all have the same troubles and it is more valuable not to speak of them.” “That you should speak,” Pilar said. “For what are we born if not to aid one another? And to listen and say nothing is a cold enough aid.” “But it can molest the Maria. She has too many things of her own.” “Qué va,”
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