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But a tailor objected, with good reason, that since the nuns had seen Capitan Tiago ascending to heaven in a frock coat, in a frock coat he should be dressed here on earth, nor was there any necessity for preservatives and fire-proof garments.
"If you had come two days ago, Doña Victorina," put in Capitan Tiago during a slight pause, "you would have met his Excellency, the Captain-General. He sat right there." "What! How's that? His Excellency here! In your house? No!" "I tell you that he sat right there. If you had only come two days ago " "Ah, what a pity that Clarita did not get sick sooner!" she exclaimed with real feeling.
Captain Tiago was therefore beloved by the priests, respected by the sacristans, fondled by the Chinese candle-makers and fire-cracker merchants, and thoroughly happy in the religion of the world. Some even attributed to him great influence in the ecclesiastical court. That the Captain was at peace with the Government must not be doubted simply because such a thing seems impossible.
In the latter part of October, Don Santiago de los Santos, popularly known as Captain Tiago, gave a dinner. Though, contrary to his custom, he had not announced it until the afternoon of the day on which it was to occur, the dinner became at once the absorbing topic of conversation in Binondo, in the other suburbs of Manila, and even in the walled city.
Juli was willing to sell all her jewels, except a locket set with diamonds and emeralds which Basilio had given her, for this locket had a history: a nun, the daughter of Capitan Tiago, had given it to a leper, who, in return for professional treatment, had made a present of it to Basilio. So she could not sell it without first consulting him.
That's for the purpose of ridding myself of the feeling of disgust which the many weddings I've heretofore taken part in have given me," he added, turning to the alcalde. "Yes, sir," answered Capitan Tiago with a smile that would move to pity. Ibarra almost ran in search of Maria Clara he had so many things to tell her. Hearing merry voices in one of the rooms, he knocked lightly on the door.
Whether or not Padre Damaso was preparing a sermon we cannot say, but it is certain that some grave matter filled his mind, for he did not extend his hand to Capitan Tiago, who had almost to get down on his knees to kiss it. "Santiago," said the friar at once, "I have an important matter to talk to you about. Let's go into your office."
"Get out of here!" cried Padre Salvi nervously. "I would like to see Padre Damaso." "Padre Damaso is busy. Get out of here!" again ordered the curate imperiously. Lucas went down the stairway muttering, "He's another of them as he doesn't pay well the one who pays best!" At the sound of the curate's voice all had hurried to the spot, including Padre Damaso, Capitan Tiago, and Linares.
"But what can I do?" he said to himself, as he was walking alone. "If he receives me harshly? If I meet his wife? Who would want to be my second? The curate? Captain Tiago? Cursed be the hour in which I gave ear to her advice! What will this señorita say about me? Now I am sorry to have been secretary to all the ministers." The good Linares was in this sad soliloquy when Father Salví arrived.
She consulted doctors, mid-wives and old women, but all in vain. To the great displeasure of Captain Tiago she made fun of San Pascual Bailon, as she did not care to run to any saint. She smiled without understanding what espiritu fuerte meant, but, at night, when it was time to be sleeping, she asked her husband about it.
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