What is it you understand, Florita? asked Sergio. Don’t tell, Florita, said Reinaldo. When a person speaks, his joys and sorrows shine through, even if only in part, wouldn’t you say? That’s God’s truth, said Jose Patricio. Well, when these figments of mine speak among themselves, even though Id on’t understand their words, I can tell for a fact that their joys and sorrows are big, said Florita.