Ze Signor Papa say he come for his healf, but if you ask me, I sink maybe he come to marry his daughter." "I see! And yet, Gustavo, American papas are generally not so keen as you might suppose about marrying their daughters to foreign captains and lieutenants even if they have got uniforms and swords.

I shouldn't be surprised if the Signor Papa were just a little nervous over the situation.

It seems to me there might be an opening for a likely young fellow speaking the English language, even if he hasn't a uniform and sword.

How does he strike you ?" "_Si_, signore." "I'm glad you agree with me.

It is now five minutes past four; do you think the American family would be taking a siesta ?" "I do not know, signore." Gustavo's tone was still patient.
"And whereabouts is the rose-colored villa with the terrace on the lake ?" "It is a quarter of a hour beyond ze Porta Sant' Antonio.