"That is true reason, my boy.

That is the inevitable logic of the great system." "I do not understand the allegory," answered Gianbattista.
"It is as simple as roasted chestnuts," returned Marzio.

"Even if I liked you, it would be my duty to prevent you from marrying Lucia.

As I do not like you--you understand ?" "I understand that," replied the young man.

"For some reason or other you hate me.