Remember that the only homage that does not sully must be that which these gallants will not give thee.

And whatever thy dreams of the future,--and I see, while I speak to thee, how wandering they are, and wild,--may only those be fulfilled which centre round the hearth of home." He paused, as Viola's breast heaved beneath its robe.

And with a burst of natural and innocent emotions, scarcely comprehending, though an Italian, the grave nature of his advice, she exclaimed,-- "Ah, Excellency, you cannot know how dear to me that home is already.
And my father,--there would be no home, signor, without him!" A deep and melancholy shade settled over the face of the cavalier.

He looked up at the quiet house buried amidst the vine-leaves, and turned again to the vivid, animated face of the young actress.
"It is well," said he.

"A simple heart may be its own best guide, and so, go on, and prosper.