That would be much prettier than to picnic on uncomfortable rocks out in the sea with nothing but cold things to eat and only the moon for an illumination.

I am sure Beatrice would like it much better." San Miniato laughed.
"What a prosaic person you are!" he exclaimed.

"Can you not imagine that a young girl's disposition may be softened by moonlight, mandolins and night breezes ?" "No.

I never understood that.

And after all if you want moonlight you can have it here.