23/31 No doubt had ever crossed her mind of his perfect honesty. Old Saracinesca looked from one to the other for a moment, and then, striking the palms of his hands together, turned and began to walk up and down the room. It is easy to prove that, as they are all alive and well now, so far as I have heard. Donna Tullia is clearly out of her mind." "The news of your engagement has driven her mad," said the old Prince, with a grim laugh. "It is a very interesting and romantic case." Corona blushed a little, and her eyes sought Giovanni's, but her face was very grave. |