48/69 "That 's right," she said; "sit down here; I have something serious to say to you. I am going to talk to you as a friend. In fact, I demand it; it 's your duty to render it. Look at that unhappy young man." "Yes," said Rowland, "he seems unhappy." "He is just come of age, he bears one of the greatest names in Italy and owns one of the greatest properties, and he is pining away with love for my daughter." "So the Cavaliere tells me." "The Cavaliere should n't gossip," said Mrs.Light dryly. "Such information should come from me. |