Josias's former neighbor approaches Teodoro and asks without waiting, “Hey, what are you doing leaving the house of the late Rocha?”

Teodoro is embarrassed to explain, especially with a suitcase full of clothes and personal belongings. “Well, I...”

The neighbor notices the suitcase. “Ah, are you also picking up a few things?”

Teodoro realizes that the neighbor blinked his eyes as a sign of mischief. That is, he is not here to scold him or report him to the moneylender.

“Eh, I was informed that the house was empty and I came to see it up close...” Teodoro pretends that he came to steal and the neighbor nods in agreement...