Every race has its own peculiar blood and ways.

Even where--by your leave--there is a crack in the brain, it rarely happens to only one member of a family.
My mistress has more of her French mother's nature.

But I intended to speak only of the signorina, and am wandering too far from my subject." "No, Belotti, certainly not, we have plenty of time, and I shall be glad to listen to you, but first you must answer one question." "Why, sir, how your cheeks glow! Did you meet the signorina in Italy ?" "Perhaps so, Belotti." "Why, of course, of course! Whoever has once seen her, doesn't easily forget.

What is it you wish to know ?" "First, the lady's name." "Anna." "And not Isabella also ?" "No, sir, she was never called anything but Anna." "And when did she leave Holland ?" "Wait; it was--four years ago last Easter." "Has she dark, brown or fair hair ?" "I've said already that she looked just like Fraulein Henrica.

But what lady might not have fair, brown or dark hair?
I think we shall reach the goal sooner, if you will let me ask a question now.