I am anxious to get at the compliments.

Do pray let your indiscretion be as ostentatious as possible.

I cannot wait another second." "No need of waiting," answered San Miniato, again addressing himself to the Marchesa.

"Donna Beatrice has two great gifts.

She is kind, and she has charm." There being no exact equivalent for the word "charm" in the Italian language, San Miniato used the French.