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are the outlines of my plan; the details can be worked out by all."
A murmur of pleasure ran through the hall, as nearly every one agreed
with the youth.
Some few muttered, "Innovations! Innovations! When we were young--"
"Let's adopt it for the time being and humiliate that fellow," said
others, indicating Don Filipo.
When silence was restored all were agreed. There was lacking only the
approval of the gobernadorcillo. That worthy official was perspiring
and fidgeting about. He rubbed his hand over his forehead and was
at length able to stammer out in a weak voice: "I also agree, but
--ahem!"
Every one in the hall listened in silence.
"But what?" asked Capitan Basilio.
"Very agreeable," repeated the gobernadorcillo, "that is to say--
I don't agree--I mean--yes, but--" Here he rubbed his eyes
with the back of his hand. "But the curate," the poor fellow went on,
"the curate wants something else."
"Does the curate or do we ourselves pay for this fiesta? Has he given
a cuarto for it?" exclaimed a penetrating voice.


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