I will buy an equipage tomorrow, lest I should again walk in the rain and catch cold.

Where did you see me on foot ?" "In the Orso, half an hour ago.

Why do you talk about my wishes in that absurd way ?" "Since you say it is absurd, I will not do so," said Giovanni, quietly.
"You are always contradicting me," said the Prince.

"Some wine, Pasquale." "Contradicting you ?" repeated Giovanni.

"Nothing could be further from my intentions." The old Prince slowly sipped a glass of wine before he answered.
"Why do not you set up an establishment for yourself and live like a gentleman ?" he asked at length.