You believe me, just as I believe you.

Besides, as for swearing and believing in something besides you--who knows?
I love you--is not that enough ?" Lucia's eyes softened as they rested on the young man's face.

She knew he loved her.

She only wanted to be told so once more.
"There is Marzio," said Don Paolo, as a key rattled in the latch of the outer door.
"At this hour!" exclaimed the Signora Pandolfi, suddenly waking up and rubbing her eyes with her fat fingers..