"I know several hotel-managers who might have a vacancy." "Ah, signore!" he cried, filled with gratification.

"If you only would! A word from you would secure me a good position.

I can work, that you know--and I do work.

I will work--for her sake." "I have promised you," I said briefly.
"And how can I sufficiently thank you ?" he cried, standing before me, while in his eyes I thought I detected a strange wild look, such as I had never seen there before.
"You served me well, Olinto," I replied, "and when I discover real sterling honesty I endeavor to appreciate it.

There is, alas! very little of it in this world." "Yes," he said in a hoarse voice, his manner suddenly changing.