However, I daresay we shall never hear of him again.

He does not seem inclined to claim his title.

Corona _mia_, I have something much more serious to say to you to-night." "What is it ?" she asked, turning her great dark eyes rather wonderingly to his face.
"There is no reason why we should not be married, now--" "Do you think I ever believed there was ?" she asked, reproachfully.
"No, dear.

Only--would you mind its being very soon ?" The dark blood rose slowly to her cheek, but she answered without any hesitation.

She was too proud to hesitate.
"Whenever you please, Giovanni.