I can quite believe that he is a mischievous young varlet, he shows it in his face; but I am sure that he is shrewd, and I believe that he will be faithful.

At any rate I think that we took to each other, and that he has made up his mind to try for once to stay in a place.

He really seemed in earnest about it, and if he keeps to his promises I think that he will be just the sort of lad to suit me." "Well, we shall see," the officer said; "but if he turns out badly, please remember that I warned you against him." "And if he turns out well," Hector said with a laugh, "I shall not fail also to remind you of your prognostications." That evening when Hector returned to his room after he had finished his meal, he found Paolo waiting outside his door.

His appearance had so changed that he would not have known him.

His hair had been cut short in the front and left long behind, as was the custom of the day, hanging down on to his collar.