Your kind words have put me right again.

You will think me a jealous madman, but I really fancied that you were beginning to feel an attraction for her yourself, and actually--( pardon me, I entreat of you!) actually I was making up my mind to--to kill you!" I laughed quietly.

"Veramente! How very amiable of you! It was a good intention, but you know what place is paved with similar designs ?" "Ah, conte, it is like your generosity to take my confession so lightly; but I assure you, for the last hour I have been absolutely wretched!" "After the fashion of all lovers, I suppose," I answered "torturing yourself without necessity! Well, well, it is very amusing! My young friend, when you come to my time of life, you will prefer the chink of gold to the laughter and kisses of women.

How often must I repeat to you that I am a man absolutely indifferent to the tender passion?
Believe it or not, it is true." He drank off his wine at one gulp and spoke with some excitement.
"Then I will frankly confide in you.

I DO love the contessa.