11/29 Thirteen, ten, and eight--not one of them old enough yet--you'll excuse me, won't you--to have her head turned by Casanova." He laughed good-humoredly, and made as if to help Casanova into the carriage. He had been tempted for a moment by natural curiosity to accept Olivo's invitation. Then his impatience returned in full force, and he assured his would-be host that unfortunately urgent business called him away from Mantua that very afternoon. |