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Two days later Brother Salvi presented himself at the house of Captain Tiago. The Franciscan was more gaunt and pale than usual; but as he went up the steps a strange light shone in his eyes, and his lips parted in a strange smile. Captain Tiago kissed his hand, and took his hat and cane, smiling beatifically.
"I bring good news," said the curate as he entered the drawing-room; "good news for everybody. I have letters from Manila confirming the one Senor Ibarra brought me, so that I believe, Don Santiago, the obstacle is quite removed."