If you wish to meet Angela, postpone your visit to us until next Sunday.

Should you succeed in obtaining M.de Malipiero's good will in favour of my aunt, you will become the pet of the household, but you must forgive me if I appear to treat you with coolness, for I have said that I do not like you.

I would advise you to make love to my aunt, who is sixty years of age; M.Rosa will not be jealous, and you will become dear to everyone.

For my part, I will manage for you an opportunity for some private conversation with Angela, and I will do anything to convince you of my friendship.

Adieu." This plan appeared to me very well conceived, and, having the same evening received Madame Orio's letter, I called upon her on the following day, Sunday.