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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

should be”

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.
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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,” if you want to talk to me, you will have to come to the kitchen! Cause

I’m hungry! “

And off he went to the kitchen to eat all the leftover eggs and harina de maiz. He even drank

some coffee. He was feeling a bit more grown up. He was getting closer and closer to going to

New York with mama. Now he and friends only needed to figure out how to get his hat back

without disturbing Negrete!

Years later in New York, Edmundo was with his mother. She was reading letters from Corozal.

“Guess what , she said , Tio Cundo had a son. Delmita and him named him Jose Luis, and

nicknamed him Cheito, just like you.”

AT that, Cheito thought, “I got to meet that kid. He will be​ listo, smart ​ like me.”
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In your outings through cow fields you may stumble upon a bull, or it may stumble upon you. In dire situations like

these it is important to keep your head. Your body is producing fight or flight endorphins and neither is acceptable.

Remember, a bull will usually leave you alone unless it becomes agitated.

Before a bull charges he will perform a broadside threat; standings you may stumble upon a bull, or it may stumble

Don't lie down. While this may work with a horse, you will likely be trampled by a bull.
Don't start running first unless safety is within reach as it is much faster than you are.
Don't run towards the bull. It is unlikely that you will be able to jump over it or clear its horns.

Your best bet at avoiding such a scenario is to just ask the farmer if there are any bulls in the field. A bull raised

solitary in a pen and not socialized with the herd from an early age may try to exert its dominance over humans as it

would in the herd. Even an adult bull may have tendencies to challenge humans if it is isolated.
bull to back off. Start backing away slowly but do not run or turn your back to it. Find an exit immediately.