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`` Really , Uncle Gregorio , '' she said , `` as I am of age and mistress of whatever is mine , I think I have a right to my little charities . Besides , you know , it is not giving , since you are no longer my guardian in reality . It is merely a case of sending to the bank for the money , if you have not got it in the house . I should like it before four o'clock , if you please , Uncle Gregorio . '' In his terror the man lost his temper . `` I shall certainly not let you have it , '' he answered , with cold irritation . `` It is absurd ! ''