C. Thème

1. If he had thought about something else he would have been wise, but he could not. 2. He used to walk about, hoping to meet Carmen, and asked the old woman for news of her. 3. She kept answering that Carmen had left for Portugal. 4. José soon learned that she was lying. 5. He looked up; Carmen was opposite him. 6. He had a headache and was still angry with her. 7. “I certainly must love you,” she said. 8. Since he had left her, she did not know what was the matter with her. 9. From time to time he treated her to a glass of wine. 10. One evening José was at Dorothée’s house, when Carmen entered, followed by a lieutenant. 11. The latter drew his sword, and José struck him a blow. 12. “José,” said Carmen, “you must leave Seville as soon as possible. 13. If they catch you there, you will be shot.” 14. She told him to become a smuggler; if he was clever at it, he could live like a prince.