Summary

Javier continued explaining his side of Miguel’s murder to Maria, giving special emphasis to all of the chance elements that went into making the ultimate act possible. He then went on to describe his love for Luisa. He told Maria his desire for her defied all morals and scruples.

After talking in great length about his desires for Luisa, Javier explained that the root of his desires were inexplicable. He compared his desire for Luisa to Maria’s desire for him. Maria was embarrassed because she had gone to great lengths to keep her desires secret from him.

Seeing Maria was embarrassed, Javier went on to explain that he, of course, knew she did not love him, for if she did she would not suspect him of the crime. Maria considered this statement but replied that if she were in love...