Did not the Signor Turchi speak of having the garden put in order ?" "Yes; but for some time my master has been very melancholy, and nothing seems to give him pleasure." "I know it, Julio; but things will be better for him now." "Would that your words were true, signor!" "What a heavy sigh, Julio.

You excite my fears.

Is your master ill ?" The servant felt the importance of self-control, if he would not arouse the gentleman's suspicions.

He therefore said, in a careless manner: "Nothing is the matter, signor.

My master is very well, and to-day is in a good humor.