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The next morning Casa Grande was thrown into consternation. Valencia Menendez was in a raging fever, and had to be held in her bed.
After breakfast I sent for Estenega and told him of what I had seen. In the first place I had to tell some one, and in the second I thought to end his infatuation and avert further trouble. "You firebrand! " I exclaimed, in conclusion. "You see the mischief you have worked! You will go, now, thank heaven -- and go cured."