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her hand in marriage. You should have should be”
honored our family’s name instead of
running away together. Now We are going
to the priest in town in San Juan., at least 4
hours. And you will properly be man and
wife. And you will work and find a house for
you and her. I am close by and will be
watching you!”
At once, the Tios climbed on their
horses.They knew not to anger don Manuel
anymore. After all, he did have a machete
next to him . Tio Cundo did not dare
speak, But Cundo told the family later(which
thoughtCheito was a very silly thing to say)
,, that at that moment tio Cundo thought ”It
is all worth it for my love”. Cheito thought
“Grown ups aren’t always as smart as they
The last thing Cheito could see was
Cundo, Quique, Don Manuel with Delmita
on his horse, going to Delmas House to get
her mother and sisters, and then head to
the city that very day.. Delmita turned and
said to Cheito, “Adios Cheito,, gracias, “and
threw him a kiss.
His face went red. Petrona glared at him but
the neighborhood ladies were keeping her
busy. The neighborhood kids all came
running to him. Boy did he have a story to
tell.But he stopped them - He said to them,”
