10/30 "And you are decidedly ostentatious at the present moment. It would interest mamma and me very much to know the object of your affections." "Beatrice!" exclaimed the Marchesa with affected horror. Do you want some more lemonade ?" "She is quite insufferable," said the Marchesa to San Miniato, with a languid smile. "But really, San Miniato carissimo, this conversation--a young girl---" Ruggiero wondered what she found so obnoxious in the words that had been spoken. |