Scene—Same as previous Acts.
SCENE I
Dr. Tomás. Afterwards servant.
Dr. Tomás. Everything is quiet. The girl's sobbing can no longer be heard, and Don Lorenzo's fury is calmed. 'Tis but the gentle precursor of a fresh tempest. [Pause.] There are moments when I doubt and vacillate. He,—he,—my good friend, poor Lorenzo—the very idea gives me no rest. Well, well, we shall soon know the truth now,—meanwhile, courage. I have sacred obligations to fulfil towards this afflicted family. Nobody could more earnestly desire to help them than I.
Servant. A gentleman, accompanied by two—really sir, I don't know what to call them but their dress,—well, the gentleman has given me his card for you, and they are all waiting outside.
Dr. Tomás. [Looking at card.] Ah, Doctor Bermúdez. Show him in.
Servant. And the other two?
Dr. Tomás. Let them wait. [Exit servant.] As the hour approaches my doubts and my anxiety increase. Poor Doña Ángela! what a blow for her! And in what a state of nervous agitation is her unhappy daughter! How lucid her glance, and how quick her intelligence!
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