"Generally she is at work in the garden at six or even earlier, and sits over her books till dinner time.

Of course we had visitors yesterday, and were up later than usual.

We had a mild game of cards--not the sort of game you are used to, for we are innocent folk and don't want to win money from one another.

Besides, our good Abbate usually takes a hand, so you can imagine, Chevalier, that we don't play for high stakes." At the mention of the Abbate, the three girls laughed again, had an anecdote to tell, and this made them laugh more than ever.

Casanova nodded amicably, without paying much attention.