Refutation.

It was with deep regret that I learnt of the misinterpretation by several readers of the attempt at verse by me, entitled "Lights Out," which apeared in the last issue of "Smad," And because I feel that in condemning the aforesaid attempt at verse those concerned are condemning you and your staff, be it through misunderstanding of otherwise, certainly through no fault of yours, thanks to your high sense of morality, I would be pleased if you published this my letter of explanation, namely, that all I implied was that people nowa-days leave God out of their lives, both by day and night. At night, after putting out the lights, people hop straight into bed without saying prayers or remembering their Creator in an atmosphere of holy quiet.

While, however, not denying that the piece concerned did lay itself open to the vile charges of which I have been accused, I appeal to the moral taste and better judgment of readers, yes, to them I appeal, and to their judgment I now abandon myself.

Para servir a Dios y vds.

Christian Manuel Lima.