[Saracinesca by F. Marion Crawford]@TWC D-Link bookSaracinesca CHAPTER XXVIII 23/35
"He will spend her money in a year or two, and then leave her to the contemplation of his past extravagance.
I wonder how he induced her to consent." "Many people like Del Ferice," said Giovanni.
"He is popular, and has attractions." "How can you say that!" exclaimed Corona, indignantly.
"You should have a better opinion of women than to think any woman could find attractions in such a man." "Nevertheless, Donna Tullia is going to marry him," returned Giovanni. "She must find him to her taste.
I used to think she might have married Valdarno--he is so good-natured, you know!" Giovanni spoke in a tone of reflection; the other two laughed. "And now, Giovannino," said his father, "we must set out for Aquila, and find your namesake." "You will not really go ?" asked Corona, with a look of disappointment. She could not bear the thought of being separated even for a day from the man she loved. "I do not see that we can do anything else," returned the Prince.
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