I am sure I should." "Perhaps you would, if you went, say, from here to Paris alone, with nothing to distract your attention.

But suppose that you and I should go together, to some place where we should meet our friends, all amusing themselves, where you could talk to other women, and meet men of your own age, and lead the life people expect you to lead, just for a few weeks.

You know that society will be only too glad to see something of you, whenever you choose to go near it.

You are what is called a good match, and all the mothers with marriageable daughters would run after you." "Disgusting!" exclaimed Marcello, with contempt.
"No doubt, but it would be a wholesome change and a good test.

When a young girl is determined to be a nun, she is generally made to spend a year in society, in order to make acquaintance with what she intends to give up.