It is the height of my ambition to have her mistaken for an Italian when she sings in public.

Is there anything I can do before I leave you again?
May I send you some more champagne?
Please say yes!" "A thousand thanks, Major.

No more champagne for the present." He turned at the door to kiss his hand to me at parting.

At the same moment I saw his eyes wander slyly toward the book-case.

It was only for an instant.