105/105 The Cavaliere looked at him blankly but intently, and Rowland added, "Though there are some signs, indeed, I don't understand." "Puzzle them out at your leisure," said the Cavaliere, shaking his hand. I wish you were a Catholic; I would beg you to step into the first church you come to, and pray for us the next half-hour." "For 'us'? At any rate remember this: I worship the Christina!" Rowland heard the rustle of Mrs.Light's dress; he turned away, and the Cavaliere went, as he said, to his post. Rowland for the next couple of days pondered his riddle.. |