Roberto looked for her everywhere, while Paula and I waited at home. Finally, we heard my father’s key in the door. I made believe I was sewing; Paula and the baby were asleep. My father immediately asked, “Where is Marta?” His voice sounded dry and punishing. I didn’t dare answer. Roberto jumped up as he always did when my father came in, and said, “She hasn’t come home.” We waited for a deluge of strong words and curses, but my father knew how to surprise us. He said, “Ay, ay, let’s go look for her.” They both went out. A little later I heard Manuel whistle and I opened the door for him. He never asked questions about the family and this time was no exception. I didn’t tell him anything and watched him spread his “bed” on the floor. He was lying down when my father walked in. “What happened? Did she come back?” Manuel jumped up without understanding. My father turned on him. “Go look for your sister, cabrón, bastard! Here you He while she is out there!
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