But you will allow me--as a person, Madame Pratolungo, possessing considerable practice in the art of reading aloud--to observe that you might be benefited by a hint or two.

I will give you a few ideas.

(Mrs.Finch! I propose giving Madame Pratolungo a few ideas.) Pay particular attention, if you please, to the Pauses, and to the management of the Voice at the end of the lines.

Lucilla, my child, you are interested in this.

The perfecting of Madame Pratolungo is a matter of considerable importance to _you._ Don't go away." Lucilla and I happened, on that evening, to be guests at the rectory table.