I have never seen the statues of the Vatican by torchlight.

Some Americans are forming a party for that purpose to-morrow evening, and if you would like to join them, it will give me great pleasure to be your escort." Flora, being appealed to, expressed acquiescence, and Mrs.Delano replied: "We will accept your invitation with pleasure.

I have a great predilection for sculpture." "Finding myself so fortunate in one request encourages me to make another," rejoined Mr.Green.

"On the evening following Norma is to be brought out, with a new _prima donna_, from whom great things are expected.

I should be much gratified if you would allow me to procure tickets and attend upon you." Flora's face lighted up at once.