You were right about the moon yesterday--though I did not notice that it was shining here when we came home," she added thoughtfully, not by any means satisfied with the insufficient demonstration he had given her at first.
"No doubt," replied San Miniato indifferently.

He took no further interest in the movements of the satellite since he had gained his point, and the Marchesa was far too lazy to revive the discussion.

"I am glad you agree with me about my behaviour," he continued.

"It is of course most important to maintain as much as possible the good impression I was so fortunate as to make last night, and I have had enough experience of the world to know that it will not be an easy matter." "No, indeed--and with Beatrice's character, too!" "The most charming character I ever met," said San Miniato with sufficient warmth.

"But young, of course, as it should be and subject to the enchanting little caprices which belong to youth and beauty." "Yes, which always belong to youth and beauty," assented the Marchesa.
"And I am quite prepared, for instance, to be treated coldly to-day and warmly to-morrow, if it so pleases the dear young lady.