Floriano, the proprietor, who knows every aristocrat in Italy, has never before heard of him." "How singular!" exclaimed Louise.

"I wonder why he has tried to deceive us." "Oh, the world is full of impostors; but when you are on to their game they are quite harmless.

Of course we won't encourage this young man in any way.

It will be better to avoid him." "He--he seems very nice and gentlemanly," said Louise with hesitation.
The other girls exchanged glances, but made no remark.

Uncle John hardly knew what to say further.