I am his friend," he answered, scarcely above a whisper, as she went by.
He came back, shook hands with Bianca, bowed coldly to Veronica, and left the room within two minutes after Gianluca.
"What is the matter with Taquisara ?" asked Ghisleri, carelessly.

"He seems irritable." Bianca looked at Veronica.
"Does he?
I suppose he is anxious about Don Gianluca." Veronica was still pale when she spoke, but the tone was cold and indifferent..