Artists in San Miguel and Other Stories

Luciano realized that Bono had fallen in love with Lady Beautiful. Hedid not say one word, not even opened his mouth. He feigned notnoticing and kept silent. The next time that Lady Beautiful appeared atLa Buena Vida everything happened real quickly, as if she had arrivedfl ying at great speed. She once again remained at the high part of theplace. Now, it was Luciano who felt an uncontrollable impulse. He didnot clear his throat and breathed deeply. In a wink, he began to humthe Bolero by Ravel. He started softly but with a powerful and surevoice which went high, to the sky. As he increased the energy of themusical piece, he did the same with the melodious sound and theprofound emotion that came out of his powerful throat. His voice was that of the lover who is showinghis irrepressible joy and is about to go madbecause the loved one is near. He doesntknow it but his legs are moving withouthis knowledge and taking him where