Lucia began to tell him what had passed, and gave much the same account as she had given to her mother, though some of the intonations were softer, and accompanied by looks which told her happiness.

When she had explained the situation she paused for an answer.

Gianbattista stood beside her and held her hand, but he looked out of the window, as though uncertain what to say.
"Here is the money," said Lucia.

"You will take it, won't you?
Then it will be all settled.

What is the matter, Tista?
Are you not glad ?" "I do not trust him," answered the young man.