But she did not pity him, and was relentless.

She moved nearer to her aunt.
"Answer me!" she said sternly.

"This is the last time.

If you deny the truth now, I will go to the chief of police at once." "Oh! poor old Pulcinella!" cried Macomer, laughing gently.

"How she gives it to him!" Matilde was almost distracted.
"You will be arrested at once," said Veronica, pitilessly.
"Never mind, Pulcinella!" exclaimed Macomer.