San Miniato, what time is it ?" "A quarter before twelve," answered the Count.
"Of course you will breakfast with us.

Ring the bell, dearest friend.

We will not wait any longer." San Miniato rose and touched the button.
"You are as hospitable as you are good," he said.

"But if you will forgive me, I will not accept your invitation to-day.

An old friend of mine is at the other hotel for a few hours and I have promised to breakfast with him.