There is no putting in the fire here--not more than once after you have joined the pieces.

Do you understand me?
Why do you look at me in that way, Paolo?
You look as though you did not follow me." "On the contrary," said the priest, "I think I understand it very well--as well as an outsider can understand such a process.

No--I merely look at the finished work.

It is superb, Marzio--magnificent! I have never seen anything like it." "Well, you may have it to-night," said Marzio, turning away, and walking about the room.

"I will touch it over.