But first tell me whether Carlino made you a declaration ?" The girl laughed.

"Yes, he made me a declaration of war, and I did likewise _to he_." "To him, you should say.

I wish he would fall in love with you," added Jeanne seriously.

The girl frowned.
"I do not," she said.
"Why?
Is he not charming, brilliant, cultured, and distinguished?
He is very wealthy too, you know.

We may despise riches, but after all they are very good in their way." Noemi d'Arxel placed her hands on her friend's shoulders, and gazed steadily into her eyes.