15/19 By the way, before I forget it, I must tell you that I fulfilled your commission." "To the Countess Romani ?" "Exactly. I cannot describe to you her astonishment and delight at the splendor and brilliancy of those jewels you sent her. It was really pretty to watch her innocent satisfaction." I laughed. He bit his lip and looked annoyed. But he answered, quietly: "I see you must have your joke, conte; but remember that if you place the countess in the position of Marguerite, you, as the giver of the jewels, naturally play the part of Mephistopheles." "And you will be Faust, of course!" I said, gayly. |