Do not fear this.

I once more repeat that Signor Maironi has nothing to fear from any quarter, and I will add that we know all about him.

We know he is in Rome, that he is staying--but only for a few hours longer--in the house of a senator in Via della Polveriera.

We know he is ill, but that he is able to travel.

You may even tell Signor Selva that, if he desire it, I will request my colleague, the Minister of Public Works, to place a reserved compartment at Signor Maironi's service." Jeanne, trembling violently, was about to interrupt him, to exclaim, "Only for a few hours longer ?" but, controlling herself with difficulty, she took leave of the Minister, anxious to hasten to the Senate, to know! As he accompanied her to the door the Minister said: "Perhaps Signor Selva is unaware that the Senator is expecting visitors, relations I believe, and so will not be able to keep Signor Maironi any longer.