I say, give a young fellow his independence as soon as possible.

If he has been brought up in a manly way, with a feeling of self-respect, it can only do him good to travel alone.

That is the English way, you know, and always succeeds." "Not always, and besides, we are not English.

It is not 'succeeding,' as you call it, in Marcello's case.

He will not live long, if you let him lead such a life." "Oh, he is stronger than he looks! He is no more threatened with consumption than I am, and a boy who can live through what happened to him two years ago can live through anything." Not a muscle of his face quivered as he looked quietly into the Contessa's eyes.